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The Independent Florida Alligator • 30th November 2025

Frenchmen Street Food’s guide to Cajun eats and community

Inside Gainesville’s vegan po’boy shop, where Southern comfort food meets plant-based creativity.

30th November 2025

Latino Film Festival closes with stories of Colombian history, reinforcing Latin identity

The Latina Women’s League closed off their 21st Annual Latino Film Festival, representing Hispanic history, struggles and triumphs.

The Independent Florida Alligator • 30th November 2025

La Maracucha: Not just a person, but a dream come true

Local Venezuelan restaurant leans on resilience and community.

The Independent Florida Alligator • 30th November 2025

Access to fresh food threatened by federal grant cuts

Federal freezing, cancellation of grants leaves Alachua County Farmers Markets unable to provide eligible patrons with fresh food.

30th November 2025

Black History Month at the University of Florida Amid DEI Cutbacks

Students at the University of Florida are concerned that DEI regulations affected Black History Month celebrations on campus.

30th November 2025

High Springs Subdivision Development Project “Bridlewood” Explained: The context and controversy

Bridlewood High Springs Development causes controversy among residents who either accept change or fear a potential strain on resources.

30th November 2025

Sprayloween brings the spirit of Halloween through the art of spray paint to Gainesville’s Graffiti Wall

A loosely planned event bringing over 40 artists from the region to Gainesville’s Graffiti Wall to paint Halloween themes on the wall on 34th Street.

30th November 2025

“Teleport to Venezuela: Mano Tengo Fe” – How Venezuelans in Gainesville are Reliving the Memories From Their Homeland

1,903 miles from the home they left behind, Venezuelans in Gainesville can reconnect with their culture through the marriage of art, culture and technology.

30th November 2025

New USPS standard changes creates unreliable delivery in smaller communities

USPS' "Delivering for America" plan disproportionately affects smaller cities and rural communities that will have to wait longer for delivery services.