Lauren Johnson

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Love is in the swamp for alligator mating season

This year’s season started in February rather than May due to high temperatures  

Gainesville Opportunity Center struggles with funding

Center projected to receive $73,000 less than expected

Gainesville ranks as severely unaffordable, survey says

It ranks higher than the state’s living affordability

Paynes Prairie Visitors Center completes first renovations

The first phase of renovations for Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park’s Visitor Center since the 1980s is complete, and it cost about $700,000.

Fundraiser optimistic despite lower attendance for Epilepsy Foundation event

Despite a decrease in registration, Mandy Hancock said she hopes to raise $22,000 for Gainesville’s Epilepsy Foundation of Florida on Sunday. 

Two weekend celebrations in High Springs: a chili cook-off and a springs celebration

Alachua County will celebrate nature with pots of chili and a roster of activities Saturday. 

Upcoming exhibit to combine literary and visual artwork

The Historic Thomas Center will combine two forms of art for its first time at an upcoming exhibit.

SoMa Art Media Hub celebrates one-year anniversary

For the first time, Natelle Quek showcased her artwork in the parking lot of SoMa Art Media Hub on Saturday.

Author, innovator from Wimbe, Malawi shares his story

Rebekah Robbins found inspiration Tuesday night.

Voter suppression still exists, discussed at Santa Fe event

A secretary of state used algorithms to suppress Florida voters in 2012, Daniel Smith, a UF political science professor, said Tuesday night.

Hunting for eggs and Easter activities in Gainesville

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Twenty-nine-year-old author William Kamkwamba speaks at the Headquarters Library on Tuesday about his life in Malawi, Africa. At 14 years old, Kamkwamba built a windmill from scraps, providing electricity for his village.

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Twenty-nine-year-old author William Kamkwamba speaks at the Headquarters Library on Tuesday about his life in Malawi, Africa. At 14 years old, Kamkwamba built a windmill from scraps, providing electricity for his village.

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The first wave of runners dash off the starting line during the Color in Motion 5K run at the Alachua County Fairgrounds on Jan. 16, 2016.

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The second wave of runenrs take off from the starting line on Jan. 16, 2016, at the Alachua County Fairgrounds during the Color In Motion 5K run.

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Runners dance to music performed by DJ James Phabulous at the end of 5K. About 500 people participated in the color run at the Alachua County Fairgrounds on Jan. 16, 2016.

Burgers

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Burgers

Hookah shops near UF