Alan Festo is a Local News Editor at The Sun. He covers a diverse range of topics, including business and development, dining, public safety, and the judicial system, with a focus on themes such as crime and justice. Alan's work has been featured in numerous publications, including Big Gator Sports, Editor & Publisher Magazine, and USA TODAY.
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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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The fatal crash happened April 19 at about 11:30 p.m. on County Road 225.
The crash happened north of Hawthorne on Southeast US 301, near its intersection with Southeast 41st Lane.
The crash happened north of Hawthorne on Southeast US 301, near its intersection with Southeast 41st Lane.
By: Brittany Misencik, Robyn George, Wade Tatangelo, Kyla A Sanford, Diana Biederman, Tom Szaroleta, Lucia Viti, Helena Perray, Alan Festo, Kendall Little, Sara-Megan Walsh, Amber Olesen, Julie Garisto
From upscale weekend buffets to bottomless mimosas in a yurt-style setup, here are 13 of the best brunch spots to try across the Sunshine State.
Gainesville Sun Kura Revolving Sushi Bar, a Japanese restaurant concept established in 2008, is planning a Gainesville location, according
By: Alan Festo
Country music star Morgan Wallen will perform May 15-16 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on the University of Florida campus.
By: Alan Festo
Gainesville Sun A property on Southwest 13th Street in Gainesville, formerly home to Birdie Box, was sold for $1.2 million.
By: Wade Tatangelo, Kendall Little, Robyn George, Diana Biederman, Helena Perray, Kyla A Sanford, Amber Olesen, Valeria Bartra, Brittany Misencik, Lucia Viti, Julie Garisto, Alan Festo
From a towering burger at a Guy Fieri-approved steakhouse in Sarasota to wildly indulgent doughnut buns in Naples and smash burgers with crispy
By: Alan Festo
County Road 245, just north of its intersection with Southeast Sharon Lane.
By: Alan Festo
The crash occurred at 6 a.m. May 20, according to FHP, which noted the vehicle had the right-of-way and the roadway was dark.
