Cheers to the fathers who are true partners in the thick of it all. From chaotic mornings to the biggest milestones, they carry their share of the load, create unforgettable memories and bring joy to every step of the way.… read more
People & Community
Spotlighting Our 2026 Graduates
Classes may be out, but we are still celebrating Gainesville's 2026 high school and college graduates! Congratulations on all your accomplishments, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors! Click here to download our 2026 High School… read more
All In for Literacy: How PEAK Literacy is Closing Gainesville’s Reading Gaps
Avery's mom had tried everything. By the time her daughter reached first grade, she knew something was wrong. She went to a national tutoring franchise, spent $6,000 and her daughter still didn't make any progress. When she sought other options,… read more
Know Someone Who Goes Above and Beyond? Nominate Them for our Community Spotlight!
In our Community Spotlight feature, we want to celebrate the incredible individuals who make a difference in the Gainesville community! Do you know someone who goes above and beyond for others? A local friend, parent, teacher, coach, student or athlete… read more
#BossMom Submissions
In our #BossMom feature we want to share how our local amazing moms balance life and family! Clearly, workings moms balance life and family every single day in unique ways. Are you a CEO, MomPreneur or Principal? Are you a… read more
Where Hope Meets Healing: One Family’s Resilience Through Leukemia
During what was usually one of her favorite activities of the week – T-ball practice – Emily sat sluggishly on the metal bleachers and told her mother, Brittany Lee, that she was “too tired” to play. During the two-minute walk… read more
Float Like a Butterfly, Spell Like a Bee: Meet Westin Martin
In the late afternoon of March 31, 14-year-old Westin Martin took the stage in the 2023 First Coast Spelling Bee at LaVilla Schools of the Arts. According to local outlets, Martin faced off against 14 others who spelled over 125… read more
Meet Super Dad Jason Hill!
Meet one of our Super Dads, Jason Hill! Where do you work and what do you do for a living? Holy Trinity Episcopal School, Head of School Name and ages of kiddos? Carter (16), Camden (15), Gracelyn (11), Ellison (10)… read more
Meet Super Dad Chris Schreier!
Meet one of our Super Dads, Chris Schreier! Where do you work and what do you do for a living? Gainesville Pediatric Associates; Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Name and ages of kiddos? Avery (11), Dawson (9), Ellyse (6) If you could… read more
Meet Super Dad Anthony (Tony) Cere!
Meet one of our Super Dads, Anthony (Tony) Cere! Where do you work and what do you do for a living? Kinetix Physical Therapy, Physical Therapist / Owner Name and ages of kiddos? Evan (14), Brooklyn (12) If you could… read more