Kairi Lowery is a third-year journalism major and a metro general assignment reporter for The Alligator. When she's not writing you can find her lounging on the beach with a book or collecting vinyls.
After 25 years, one of Gainesville's Winn-Dixie locations is being converted to an Aldi as part of its plan to acquire 800 new stores by 2028.
While confusing, the letter was required to be sent by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, with its purpose being to inform residents of GRU’s upcoming plans to eliminate any lead water service lines in Gainesville by 2034.
Florida's Amendment 4, meant to protect access to abortion, narrowly missed the state's required 60% majority to pass. While some disagreed with the legality of the amendment, some “Yes on 4” voters are hoping the result is appealed.
Nelson Moya was inducted on Sept. 13 as the Gainesville Police Department's newest chief of police. His goals for the department include increased community engagement and preventing gun violence.
As an Alachua native and previous Levy County Commissioner of six years, Johnson has ties to all three counties part of District 22 — Alachua, Gilchrist and Levy County.
On the last day of early voting, the Alachua County cultural organizations hosted Souls to the Polls — a historic community tradition meant to educate Black voters on local and national candidates.
A new Florida bill went into effect Oct. 1 banning encampment on public streets and property. Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward said the city will see minimal changes.
The city saw 60 mph winds and power outages but escaped destruction seen in coastal areas.
As of Sept. 16, changes to downtown Gainesville parking are being enforced. The changes have sparked controversy among business owners and citizens alike.
While the 2024 Paris Olympics may be over, there are hopes to build off of the buzz and redevelop a former Regional Transit System maintenance building into a climbing, skateboarding and surfing hub to be opened in the next couple of years.
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