Alan Festo is a Local News Editor at The Sun. He covers a diverse range of topics, including commercial and residential real estate, construction and development, as well as food and beverages, with a focus on regional interests and world news. Alan's work has been featured in numerous publications, including USA TODAY, Yahoo News, and the Daytona Beach News-Journal.
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Alan Festo's coverage is largely focused on local news, particularly in Gainesville, Florida. The themes covered include crime, house & home, entertainment news, and family & relationships. Given this focus, he would likely be most responsive to pitches related to local events and developments in Gainesville.
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By: Alan Festo
A U.S. Air Force plane resembling Air Force One landed at Gainesville Regional Airport on August 22.
Gainesville Sun Two Cross City men died following a two-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer on U.S. 129 in Gilchrist County, according to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol.
By: Alan Festo
A woman was sentenced Aug. 27 after pleading no contest to charges stemming from a crash that killed her two young children in July 2025.
The single-vehicle crash happened Sept. 22 just after 8:30 p.m.
Gainesville Sun Oct. 1, 2026, 3:15 p.m. ET The Gainesville City Commission has voted to eliminate roam towing and booting within city limits.
A 21-year-old man was shot and killed Oct. 3 in southeast Gainesville, according to the Gainesville Police Department.
Former Alachua County School Board member Diyonne McGraw filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Oct. 3 over her removal from office in 2021.
Gainesville Sun Oct. 13, 2026, 12:47 p.m. ET A Gainesville Police Department detective arrested by the FBI on Sept. 28 on allegations
Alachua County will activate four new school zone speed cameras Oct. 26, followed by a 30-day warning period before fines begin.
Gainesville Sun Oct. 28, 2026, 5:23 p.m. ET University of Florida President Stuart Bell said an H-1B visa filing seeking to hire a
