Picture of Precinct 39

Alachua County's 39th precinct, the UF Hilton, saw a steady stream of voters but no line four hours before polls close in Florida.

From drinks to desserts, Gainesville has a variety of cookie butter treats to try this fall.

Daniela Peñafiel

Cookie Butter Review

By Daniela Peñafiel | 11:17pm

From drinks to desserts, Gainesville has a variety of cookie butter treats to try this fall.

Runner with dog at UF’s Gator Growl Chomp for Charity 5k with The Humane Society of North Central Florida in Depot Park on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026 in Gainesville, Fla.

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Sep. 17

Runner with dog at UF’s Gator Growl Chomp for Charity 5k with The Humane Society of North Central Florida in Depot Park on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026 in Gainesville, Fla.

The Reef apartment complex in the University Heights Historic District North, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Keira Simone

Historic Buffers Removal

By Keira Simone | Sep. 17

The Reef apartment complex in the University Heights Historic District North, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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