Gainesville Sun

The Gainesville Sun is a daily newspaper based in Gainesville, Florida, serving the North-Central region of the state. It is published by James E. Doughton, with Douglas Ray serving as the Executive Editor and Nathan Crabbe as the editor of the editorial page.

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Florida's Nick Saban headed back to Alabama to speak at Trump's address to students

2 weeks ago | gainesville.com | Joey Garrison |Alex Byington |Jim Reineking

President Donald Trump is delivering his first commencement speech of his second term at the University of Alabama at a special pre-graduation event on May 1, and joining him will be football legend Nick Saban. The former head football coach retired in 2024 after leading the Crimson Tide team for 17 seasons and winning six national championships. Saban had bought a $17.5 million mansion on Jupiter Island in Martin County the year prior.
College Board surprises Hawthorne student with BigFuture scholarship

2 weeks ago | gainesville.com | Jackie Johnson

Melody Watson, 15, said she plans to study nursing at the University of Florida.
Where is Auburn forward projected to land in 2025?

1 month ago | gainesville.com | Kevin O'Connor

Johni Broome has proven time and time again that he is among the best players in college basketball. The Auburn star might be the best player in the program's history, matching up well with legend Charles Barkley. With a chance to get the Tigers to their first national championship game, Broome could make history if he can lead No. 1 overall seed Auburn to a victory over No. 1 Florida in the Final Four on Saturday.
Lyrics for Life benefit concert at UF raises $800K for cancer research

1 month ago | gainesville.com

The funds raised from the March 8 event benefit Lyrics for Life, Stop Children's Cancer and the Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation.
Gainesville Sun: Local News, Politics & Sports in Gainesville, FL

Feb 7, 2025 | gainesville.com

Get the latest breaking news, sports, entertainment and obituaries in Gainesville, FL from Gainesville Sun.
Play to be held in Gainesville to honor Black History Month

Feb 3, 2025 | gainesville.com | Cleveland Tinker

“Calming the Man” tells the story of Daddyo and his two sons as they navigate the scars of segregation and inherited anger in 1976 North Florida.
Deadly 6.8 magnitude earthquake strikes Tibet killing at least 95

Jan 7, 2025 | gainesville.com | Alexandra Hudson

BEIJING/KATHMANDU- A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck the foothills of the Himalayas near one of Tibet's holiest cities on Tuesday, killing at least 95 people and collapsing hundreds of houses, Chinese authorities said. The earthquake's epicentre was about 80 km (50 miles) north of Mount Everest, the world's highest mountain. Tremors also shook buildings in neighbouring Nepal, Bhutan and India.
Deadly 6.8 magnitude earthquake strikes Tibet killing at least 95

Jan 7, 2025 | gainesville.com | Alexandra Hudson

BEIJING/KATHMANDU- A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck the foothills of the Himalayas near one of Tibet's holiest cities on Tuesday, killing at least 95 people and collapsing hundreds of houses, Chinese authorities said. The earthquake's epicentre was about 80 km (50 miles) north of Mount Everest, the world's highest mountain. Tremors also shook buildings in neighbouring Nepal, Bhutan and India.
Gainesville man killed while walking dog on Jan. 2 loved his neighbors

Jan 2, 2025 | gainesville.com

Umanos, 42, and his dog were killed on Jan. 2 after they were hit by a car on Northeast Seventh Street and Northeast 16th Avenue in Gainesville.
Food Network star Guy Fieri promotes Tequila brand in Gainesville Fla

Dec 16, 2024 | gainesville.com | Rae Riiska

The 'Mayor of Flavortown' was at The Good Pour on Friday to promote his and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Sammy Hagar's tequila brand, Santo Spirits.