Courage in the academy

The Gators will very likely beat the Gamecocks when they meet on the football field later this fall. But make … More

Great expectations

I’m pleased to report that, as of today, it’s all systems go for Saturdays at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Full … More

The great unifier

Once again I find myself rising to the defense of Gov. Ron DeSantis. Yes, it’s a dirty job. But someone’s … More

Rigatoni Ron

This is why people hate government. Ron DeSantis says it ought to be an inalienable parental right to decide whether … More

The great usurpers

Andrew Jackson invaded St. Marks and Pensacola, hung two Brit subjects and slaughtered more than 270 free Blacks, escaped slaves … More

GNV’s dumbest stroad

Let’s talk about Gainesville’s dumbest stroad. A stroad being a car corridor that isn’t smart enough to be a street … More

Good news, bad news

One day in the life, as reflected on the front page of the Gainesville Sun. First, I get it that … More

In old GNV downtown

Listen, if you think the downtown Gainesville scene is The Place To Be now, it has apparently always been thus. … More

Life in a seashell

Where to begin when you set out to write the epic story of a marine species that has survived a … More