Amol Patadia, a 20-year-old UF biomedical engineering sophomore, rakes fallen leaves behind the home of a visually impaired woman in Gainesville’s Porters Community on Saturday as a part of The Big Event, a daylong service event organized by UF Student Government. About 760 students participated at about 45 locations across Gainesville.
Alachua County Disability Awareness Expo
By Sonaiya Brown | 5:45pmAlachua County residents speak with vendors at a disability awareness expo in Gainesville, Fla., Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
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By Daniela Ortiz | 11:23pmExtreme heat warnings and heat advisories continue to be issued for many Florida counties throughout the summer.
Blossom and Bloom
By Sonaiya Brown | July 29Blossom and Bloom treats customers at the Alachua County Farmer's Market on July 25, 2026.





