Fiona Smith

1 month ago | flcourier.com | Fiona Smith

UF team receives a warm welcome at home after winning NCAA championshipThe Gators men’s basketball team returned on Tuesday to Gainesville where a rally awaited them after Monday night’s triumphant victory (65-63) against the University of Houston in the NCAA championship game. Flavet Field on the University of Florida campus became a sea of orange and blue as approximately 8,500 students, alumni and Gainesville residents came out to welcome the Gator boys back home.

1 month ago | wuft.org | Fiona Smith

The Gators men's basketball team returned on Tuesday to Gainesville where a rally awaited them after Monday night's triumphant victory (65-63) against the University of Houston in the NCAA championship game. Flavet Field on the University of Florida campus became a sea of orange and blue as approximately 8,500 students, alumni and Gainesville residents came out to welcome the Gator boys back home.

2 months ago | wuft.org | Fiona Smith

Adrienne Strong wants to show her 2-year-old son how to take on new challenges. Dawn Dukes is getting to share the stage with her 8-year-old daughter. And Hayley Platt, a professional entertainer who has worked at Disneyland Paris and Universal, just wants to continue doing what she loves most. Their motivations differ, but the dancers at Gainesville Dance Academy are united by a common thread: their newfound love for dance and the opportunity to share their talents on St. Patrick's Day.

2 months ago | wusf.org | Fiona Smith

Before Tom Petty became a rock legend, he was just another kid roaming the streets of Gainesville and dreaming of making it big. Petty’s roots still run deep in the city, and now, thanks to Shawn Murphy, a longtime fan of Petty, fellow fans can trace those roots through the Tom Petty Trail, a digital guide mapping out key locations tied to the musician’s early years in his hometown.

Feb 14, 2025 | wuft.org | Fiona Smith

Dressed in their best formal attire, area seniors stepped onto the ballroom floor at the Valentine's Day Senior Prom to dance to classic love songs like "Puppy Love" by Paul Anka and "My Girl" by The Temptations. Designed to bring joy, connection and a sense of community, the prom allowed attendees to relive cherished memories while creating new ones.