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Scene Calendar: Live theater, Folk Festival, Florida’s Emancipation
Check out the latest performances at the Hippodrome Theatre, the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre, and the Gainesville Community Playhouse.
How Gainesville’s ‘Everything School’ Built an Athletic Powerhouse - WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM
As you drive down NW 39th Avenue in Gainesville, you’ll find a school where the competitiveness in multiple sports never rests. As you sit or chat on campus with Athletic Director Billy Pankey, you feel the pride of the school as he calls it “Buchholz Everything School,” a place where cross country, football, volleyball, basketball
UF College of Nursing to host first North Central Florida Health Festival
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida College of Nursing will host the inaugural North Central Florida Health Festival, a free community event marking…
Florida Loses 4-Star Defender to Bitter SEC Rival
Elite safety Adryan Cole chooses home-state Georgia over Gainesville, testing the Florida Gators' top-10 recruiting class as the fierce SEC battle for secondary dominance intensifies for 2027.
Scene Calendar: Local theater, Florida art at The Harn, Women in Blues
Other entertainment on tap includes the Spring Arts Show at Tioga and live music at Heartwood Soundstage.
Sights and sounds from Gainesville's 'A Very GNV Holiday Parade'
Miss this year's 'A Very GNV Holiday Parade'? Sights and sounds from this year's parade action
Eastside High School student headed for international science fair
EHS sophomore Pranav Mannam took both the first-place prize in the Engineering and Material Science Senior Division and Overall Best in Show.
The science behind Florida football’s physical transformation starts with Jake Sankal
Nutritionist Jake Sankal is the science behind some of Florida football's body transformations. Here's how it works.
Trading cards, live music and Chris Kattan headline week in entertainment
A sports card show, free concerts, art exhibits and live comedy headline a busy week of events across Gainesville and Alachua County.
Top things to do in Gainesville this weekend and beyond
Here's a look at what's happening this weekend and beyond in Gainesville entertainment.
Scene Calendar: Holiday and Christmas fun rule week in entertainment
A comprehensive list of Gainesville-area entertainment events.
Gainesville delays business tax renewal notices during software upgrade
New software expected to launch in January 2027.
Watch Gainesville vs. Thomas County Central in Georgia 5A football championship: Live stream
The game begins at 8 p.m, on Wednesday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Campus group provides blood pressure tests, health services to Gainesville homeless community
Lilliana Wells drove down University Avenue, hungry. The 44-year-old Gainesville resident wanted to buy a gyro, but it wasn't in her budget.
Florida's College Football Playoff Odds Skyrocket After 3-0 Start
Surging metrics give the Gators a fighting chance in a crowded SEC. With a crucial Ole Miss showdown looming, Gainesville braces for a gauntlet that could define their season.
Scene Calendar: Zookeeper Day, live music, dodgeball and more
A comprehensive list of Gainesville-area entertainment events.
UF Health names new chief digital and information officer
GAINESVILLE — Craig Richardville, MBA, CHCIO, CDH-E, has been appointed senior vice president and chief digital and information officer for the UF Health…
Arrest report details child porn allegations against UF Health doctor
An investigation that began with a cyber tip led authorities to arrest UF Health doctor Chintan Shah on felony child sexual abuse material charges.
DoctorGPT: AI’s rising role in Gainesville healthcare
Alachua County Deputy Fire Chief Jeff Taylor said the department uses AI for administrative tasks but remains wary of bringing the technology into patient care.
UF Health doctor, professor facing child porn charges found dead in jail
A UF Health doctor charged in July with child porn possession was found dead at the Alachua County Jail on Aug. 13. Cause of death not yet determined.
Chief Nursing Officer named for UF Health
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Janice Walker, D.H.A., MBA-HCM, B.S.N., R.N., has been named the first system chief nursing officer, or CNO, of the UF Health clinical…
Inside DJ Lagway's split from Florida, what comes next for former 5-star QB
The talented quarterback is on the move after two seasons in Gainesville
GCM Spring Food Festival draws locals, visitors for cuisine and entertainment
One of Gainesville’s largest food events returned to Celebration Pointe for its 10th year on Thursday. The GCM Spring Food Festival, hosted by Gift Certificates and More, transformed the shopping mall into a bustling hub of food, music and family-friendly entertainment.
Scene calendar: Local theater, live music, art and dance at Santa Fe
A comprehensive list of Gainesville-area entertainment events.
Hoggetowne Medieval Faire continues today. Photos and video from Day 1
The Hoggetowne Medieval Faire kicked off on Jan. 24 at Depot Park and continues from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Jan. 25.
Scene calendar: Upstage at Phillips Center, 'Free Fridays,' Chomp the Block
Enjoy two intimate nights of music as Fabiola Méndez (Sept. 18) and Bristol Lightning (Sept. 19) perform Upstage at the Phillips Center on the UF campus.
Gainesville group discusses local politics, upcoming primary at brewery meeting
‘Gainesville Is for People’ reviewed a recent candidate forum and talked issues affecting the city
Scene Calendar: Grammy winner Jim Lauderdale, fine art, live theater
Here's a look at what's happening this weekend and beyond in Gainesville entertainment.
From avocado toast to third spaces: Exploring Gainesville’s resilient small business community
From home bakeries to hat-making to third spaces, Gainesville’s small business scene thrives on passion and perseverance. Owners were motivated by their visions and dreams. And what they found was a supportive local community.
Scenes from the 2026 Gainesville Community’s Choice Awards
Gainesville Sun readers cast more than 40,000 nominations and votes recognizing local businesses, with awards presented in more than 100 categories.
Study links joint pain supplement to accelerating dementia
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — New research has found an association between taking glucosamine, a popular over-the-counter supplement used for joint pain, and a higher…
‘Gator Bait’ cheer returns to the Swamp during Jon Sumrall’s Florida debut
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida’s “Gator Bait” cheer returned from a six-year hiatus following the first touchdown of the Jon Sumrall era. During the opening quarter of Saturday night’s season opener against Florida Atlantic, fans responded to a once-familiar cue from the school band with words the university ended in June 2020 because of concerns about possible racial undertones. New school ...
Pollinator parties bring science and community together across North Central Florida
Dozens of people took part in the Great Southeast Pollinator Census, including at a pollinator party at the Butterfly Sanctuary at the Gainesville Garden Clubhouse.
UF Health names senior vice president, supply chain for clinical enterprise
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Tedd Comerford has been named senior vice president for supply chain for the UF Health clinical enterprise. His leadership appointment is a…
Gainesville businesses celebrated at Community’s Choice Awards gala
More than 40,000 reader nominations and votes helped honor Gainesville-area businesses at the 2026 Community’s Choice Awards gala.
Scene calendar: Live music, local theater, lectures, markets and more
A comprehensive list of Gainesville-area entertainment events.
Scene Calendar: Flying Pig Parade, Camellia Show, 'French Moderns'
A comprehensive list of Gainesville-area entertainment events.
Vote for Gainesville-area HS sports Athlete of the Week for August 17-24
We looked around for the best high school sports performances and nominated the best athletes from the Gainesville-area for August 17-24.
Coverall of Gainesville Celebrates 40th 5-star Review and Perfect 5-Star Google Rating, Reinforcing Role as Best Commercial Cleaning Service in Gainesville, FL
Gainesville, FL, Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coverall® of Gainesville, a leading commercial cleaning franchisor serving businesses throug...
Scene Calendar: Local theater, fine arts, 'Free Fridays,' comics and more
A comprehensive list of Gainesville-area entertainment events.
City of Gainesville to host 2026 Business Matchmaker networking event
Event to be held at UF Reitz Union on Friday.
UF Health Cancer Institute Hosts Conference for Science Teachers
Science teachers from across Florida and the southeastern United States gathered in Gainesville this week for the UF Health Cancer Institute’s Cancer Research Conference for Science Teachers.
Scene Calendar: Harn exhibit on Florida, 'Million Dollar Quarter' at Hipp
Other local entertainment includes live music in the city of Alachua and at Heartwood Soundstage, and art at Santa Fe College and the GFAA.
Scene Calendar: Local theater, art, local benefits and more
A comprehensive list of Gainesville-area entertainment events.
Scene Calendar: Burlesque, local theater, live music, acrobatics
A comprehensive list of Gainesville-area entertainment events.
Scene Calendar: Spring Youth Concert, live theater, art and more
A comprehensive list of Gainesville-area entertainment events.
Scene Calendar: 'Free Fridays,' Pride Month kick-off, Florida art
A comprehensive list of Gainesville-area entertainment events.
Scene Calendar: Art and music festivals, live theater and more this week
Events in Gainesville this weekend include the Santa Fe College Spring Arts Festival and the Big: Culture & Arts Festival.
UF Health Shands receives top care, safety rating from U.S. government
Latest national recognition for Florida’s premier academic health center
Florida basketball inks new contract with Todd Golden
Florida basketball coach Todd Golden signed a new contract. Here are the details.
Gainesville Black Business Expo draws dozens of vendors to MLK Jr. Center
Dozens of local businesses gathered at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for the Gainesville Black Business Expo.
July Fourth fun, theater, music on tap this week in Alachua County
There's no shortage of ways in Gainesville and Alachua County to commemorate and celebrate America's 250th anniversary.
Chomp the Block returns, Lauren Groff with Marlon James at Heartwood
Looking for something to do this week in Gainesville/Alachua County? Check out Chomp The block, the Matheson Museum, live music in Gainesville and Alachua.
GPA’s Gainesville Inland Port open for business
The Gainesville Inland Port is intended to give shippers an alternative to a 600-mile roundtrip truck route that will reduce trucks on Georgia’s highways and in the Atlanta region. At full build-out, the port will have an annual capacity of 200,000 containers.
Blindsided: Iconic Gainesville businesses included in 49 ADA lawsuits
Owners forced to settle or spend after dozens of mirror suits.
Florida basketball to host Stetson in exhibition game
Florida basketball will now play in two exhibition games prior to the start of the 2026-27 season.
Florida football icon coach Steve Spurrier addresses health rumors in social media post
In a social media post, former Florida football coach Steve Spurrier confirmed he underwent a procedure to treat his arthritis at Duke Medical Center.
Harlem Globetrotters celebrate 100 years of entertainment with Gainesville show
Team performs at Stephen O'Connell Center on Monday.
Scene calendar: 'Neverland' at GCP, live music in Gainesville and Alachua
From theater and art exhibits to live music, Gator festivities and community events, Gainesville offers a packed week of entertainment and culture.
Things to do this weekend and beyond in Gainesville and Alachua County
Looking for that perfect Halloween costume? Check out Dance Alive National Ballet and Next Generation's Great Halloween Costume Sale.
Gainesville group discusses local politics, upcoming primary at brewery meeting
‘Gainesville Is for People’ reviewed a recent candidate forum and talked issues affecting the city
UF Health now runs hospitals from Gainesville to St. Augustine. Experts disagree on what it means for patients
Nonprofit healthcare system UF Health opened a 99-bed hospital in northern St. Johns County Sept. 22, about 60 miles from its home campus in Gainesville.UF Health Durbin Park Hospital is the newest hospital in a system that has grown well beyond UF Health Shands Hospital, its first facility. Before the new addition, the UF Health hospital system had six licensed hospitals, about 2,900 beds, more than 280 physician practices and more than 27,000 employees, generating more than $6.5 billion in annual net revenue, according to a UF Health fact sheet for fiscal year 2025-26.
Scene calendar: 'Florida in Frame,' dance, music, comedian Trae Crowder
A comprehensive list of Gainesville-area entertainment events.
CBS Sports predicts Florida's record in Jon Sumrall's first season
CBS Sports anticipates a three-win improvement for Florida football during Jon Sumrall's first season in Gainesville.
UF Health lung transplant program earns top marks for patient outcomes
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The UF Health lung transplant program has again been recognized by the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients, or SRTR, for…
Gainesville businesses to join nationwide shutdown to protest ICE
Several Gainesville businesses will close Jan. 30 in solidarity with a nationwide protest against ICE, with demonstrations planned locally Jan. 30–31.
Floyd E. Lay Sunshine Cup All-Sports Awards Winners
GAINESVILLE, Fla.-The Floyd E. Lay Sunshine Cup All-Sports Awards are presented by the Florida High School Athletic Association. Points are awarded to a school based on its finish in FHSAA State Series competition in each sport in the classification in which it has been assigned to compete. The results are in, and the points have been totaled for the 2025-26 school year. Congratulations to Winter Park (7A), St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale) (6A), Ponte Vedra (5A), Bishop Moore (Orlando) (4A), Bolles (Jacksonville) (3A), Benjamin (Palm Beach Gardens) (2A), Victory Christian (Lakeland) (1A), and Williston (1R) for being overall classifications winners!
Scene Calendar: Harlem Globetrotters, Folk Festival, Community Nights
A comprehensive list of Gainesville-area entertainment events.
Scene Calendar: 'Nutcracker,' Alachua Christmas Parade, music from Bryan Bielanski
A comprehensive list of Gainesville-area entertainment events.
UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital completes $30 million modernization
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Building on its reputation as one of the nation’s highest-rated centers for pediatric care, UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital completed…
How 3 small Gainesville businesses are using — or rejecting
As the integration of AI becomes more prominent, local businesses are deciding how far they are willing to incorporate it into their systems.
Florida HC Jon Sumrall Provides Injury Update on Key Receiver
As the Gators aim to rebound against South Carolina, the status of star playmaker Vernell Brown III remains uncertain following a pivotal practice update from Gainesville.
This Gainesville restaurant failed its health inspection with a 68. Here’s why
A Gainesville nuevo latino restaurant received a failing grade on its health inspection.
Scene Calendar: Theater, dance, live music top week in entertainment
A comprehensive list of Gainesville-area entertainment events.
Where USA TODAY Sports ranks Florida among SEC programs entering 2026
USA TODAY Sports' latest SEC program rankings pin Florida in the conference's middle tier as Jon Sumrall takes the helm in Gainesville.
UF Health appoints regional hospital COO for Greater Gainesville
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Donnie McLaughlin, FACHE, M.B.A., has joined University of Florida Health as chief operating officer for UF Health Shands Hospital. With…
Going to the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire? Here's what you need to know
The Hoggetowne Medieval Faire will take over Depot Park this weekend in downtown Gainesville.
Scene Calendar: Local theater, art, local benefits and more
A comprehensive list of Gainesville-area entertainment events.
Florida men's basketball releases 2026-27 schedule
The Florida men's basketball 2026-27 schedule is set. Here is who the Gators will face this coming season.
Scientists say these two viruses may become the next public health threats
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Two emerging pathogens with animal origins — influenza D virus and canine coronavirus — have so far been quietly flying under the radar,…
O'Sullivan breaks down Florida's Gainesville Regional loss to Troy
Kevin O'Sullivan has seen his team go up and down all year. On Monday, Florida has no choice but to great if it wants to win the Gainesville Regional.
Gainesville businesses propose opening new courthouse parking garage during off-hours
Business owners want Alachua County to open the garage on nights and weekends
This Weekend in Gators Sports: Tennis Wins Big, Swim and Dive Stays Perfect
Florida swimming and diving and men’s tennis posted strong results on the road over the weekend. Gators men’s tennis returned to Gainesville stamping 15 wins on the weekend at the three-day Bedford Cup hosted by UCF, while Florida men’s and women’s swim and dive remained undefeated against Kentucky 31-0 all time. Men’s Tennis: Doubles Title […]
Your guide to Gainesville arts, music and family fun
Pumpkin Bash, Tom Petty ballet, "Hadestown" and fall festivals headline a packed week of arts, music, theater and family-friendly events.
For Gainesville High alum, acting in ‘Spamalot’ at Fox Theatre means a lot
Meet Delaney Benson, a Gainesville native who is returning home as a cast member of the touring company of "Spamalot," which plays at the Fox Theatre from July 21-26.
The Sports Report: Strickland looking to recapture more Gainesville magic
In addition to his two world titles, Jeff Strickland has six Gatornationals victories in Stock and Top Dragster and he’s set to return this season looking to add to that total.
Complete Week 4 Gainesville area FHSAA high school football schedule
Wondering when your favorite team plays this Friday? Here is the Week 4 Gainesville area FHSAA and SSAA Gainesville area high school football schedule.
Collier gift funds new Columbia business reporting program
Nathan S. Collier’s $2.4M gift will fund a new Columbia Journalism School program to train journalists in business reporting through a weeklong seminar.
Gainesville’s The Streatery enters soft opening mode with new businesses opening
$4.5-million construction started in April.
Inside Gainesville’s Most Immersive Escape Room: How Movie-Set Experiences Are Changing Entertainment
HCA North Florida OB/GYN doctors solving puzzles inside a wizard-themed escape room in Gainesville, Florida
Legacy Lawns Begins With a Question: What Happens to a Great Business When the Founder Is Ready to Step Back?
National Lawn Care Platform Launches to Preserve Legacy Businesses Through People-First PartnershipsGAINESVILLE, Ga., Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For most lawn care owners, the business isn’t just a company. It’s years of early mornings, customer relationships built one yard at a time, employees who became family, and a reputation earned slowly through consistency and care. But when it’s time to retire, step back, or simply breathe again, the question becomes painfully simple: Who will pro
Music-based rhythm improves gait in Parkinson’s patients
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Whether it’s the simple tick of a metronome or the thumping bassline in a disco classic, not all beats are created equal. A University of…
The Meet Up brings live jazz and soul music to east Gainesville
The Meet Up jazz lounge opens Friday in east Gainesville, offering live jazz, dancing and an upscale atmosphere for music lovers.
Scene calendar: Bats, comedy shows, live theater, music and more this week
A comprehensive list of Gainesville-area entertainment events.
Scene Calendar: ArtWalk, live music, local theater
ArtWalk will return from 7 to 10 p.m. May 29 with a self-guided evening of art galleries, studios, live performances and more.
Scene Calendar: Local theater, Taiwanese sensation Feng E, fashion show
A comprehensive list of Gainesville-area entertainment events.
Scene Calendar: Hip-hop artist Juvenile, Cuban art at the Harn
Gainesville and Alachua County offer museum exhibits, live music, Artwalk, cultural events and family activities throughout the week and beyond.
Florida vs South Carolina weather updates: Latest forecast for SEC Week 6 game
Florida and South Carolina hit a weather delay at halftime in Gainesville with the Gamecocks up seven.
Florida HC Jon Sumrall Shuts Down Ole Miss Hype Quickly
Despite a surprising betting line favoring the Gators, coach Jon Sumrall rejects the underdog narrative, demanding disciplined play to upset the playoff-tested Rebels in Gainesville this Saturday.
NCAA sues Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine after executive order flouting new eligibility rules
DeWine’s executive order comes against a backdrop of eligibility chaos that has enveloped college sports this summer.