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Monday, January 20, 2025

Meet Jenna Horner: More than meets the mural

Known for her bright use of color on walls all over Gainesville, Jenna Horner tries to spread positivity in any way she can. In an attempt to bridge the division between people, she said, she wants to help people see the light when things may feel a little dark. Video by Ashleigh Lucas

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Alachua County celebrates 200 years with a kickoff celebration

Alachua County kicked off its 200th birthday festivities Jan. 11 with an event titled “Discover 200 – A Bicentennial Celebration.” The event featured food trucks, face paintings, balloon animals, historical and county service exhibits and music on two stages at Depot Park and Heartwood Soundstage. UF mascots Albert and Alberta were also in attendance. Read more on our website! Article by Annie Wang and video by Lorenza Weaver


Hammer time: Gainesville’s Thor brings joy through weekly runs

When faced with the trials and tribulations of midlife monotony, middle-aged adults find their ways of coping. Some people buy Corvettes. Others may get a new tattoo. But Robb Eggleston took a different approach. Donning a winged helmet, a lightning-decorated fanny pack and a toy hammer, Eggleston embarks on a weekly run every Thursday — or as he calls it, “Thorsday.” When Eggleston, 53, took up the mantle of the Norse thunder god, he said he did it to serve his community. Video by Gabriella Aulisio


City Commission addresses proposed funding cuts to RTS; UF invites city ‘back to the table’

The Gainesville City Commission held a special meeting Thursday addressing the reductions in funding for the Gainesville Regional Transit System proposed by UF during “good-faith talks” between the city and the university. No official decisions have been made regarding the proposed changes, and UF and the city are “still at the table,” according to a letter from UF sent Thursday.


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