Stunt pilot Warren Cilliers killed in plane crash: ‘He was a guy you don’t...
Warren Cilliers, a 46-year-old pilot, was identified as the person killed in a plane crash on Saturday morning.
Five arrested during GPD patrol of area known for drug sales
Nicholas K'nard Certain, 30, of Archer, and Anthony Deandre Davis, 29, Jonathan Sharron Dupree, 42, Davontay Marquez Gardner, 31, and Darius Dante Gilmore, 26, all of Hawthorne, were arrested last night by officers patrolling an area known for high crime and drug sales. The post Five arrested during GPD patrol of...
Decoding Western Campus Fashion: A Cultural Exploration
In the diverse world of fashion, clothing choices can often be a reflection of cultural norms, personal expression, or even the climate of a particular region. A foreign student, new to Western culture, recently took to social media to understand why many women on campus choose to wear revealing clothes. The...
As Brazil faces the highest American tariffs, one Gainesville business tries to adapt
Read more from The Alligator's "Ripple Effects" special section here. While hearing Portuguese among Haile Plantation’s streets may not be common, one restaurant corner in the Haile Village Center plays Brazilian classics lightly over its speakers. Samba Brazilian Kitchen’s courtyard is lined with string lights...
Q&A: Inside an Alachua County mission to serve those who served
While Veterans Day is marked with patriotism and parades, it also represents a year-round mission to ensure veterans receive the benefits and support they deserve. Olajuwon White, director of Alachua County Veteran Services and a Navy veteran himself, helps veterans navigate the often confusing world of VA benefits...
University of Florida to conduct annual UF Alert system test Friday
On Friday, the University of Florida will conduct an annual test on the UF Alert system, which provides information to the campus community during emergencies. According to a UF press release, the test “serves as an opportunity for the UF community to verify that they receive UF Alert messages.”
Gainesville Marine Staff Sergeant attends 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball in Philadelphia, meets Medal...
As the United States Marine Corps celebrates its 250th birthday, Gainesville’s own Marine Staff Sergeant Thomas G. Scribner proudly represented North Central Florida at the official Marine Corps Birthday Ball in Philadelphia The post Gainesville Marine Staff Sergeant attends 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball in...
‘Boots and Breakfast with Becky Dee’ morning show debuts on 106.9 FM
When Becky Dee was a little girl growing up in New Jersey, her dream was to don a headset and get behind a microphone at a radio station. Her dream recently came true. On Monday, Nov. 3, Becky started her first full-time radio job, introducing her “Boots and Breakfast with Becky Dee” on WPLL 106.9 FM “I Am Country.”
Former sheriff dies at 89
Don Moreland, who served as Marion County sheriff from 1973 through 1992 — in an era that saw many firsts, including crimes like the high profile Aileen Wuornos murder case and establishment of the current sheriff’s office complex — died Nov. 6 at the age of 89.
Gators RB commit uses social media to send message about a potential flip
Florida commit Carsyn Baker continues to take visits to other programs
