Business
Hundreds Attend Grand Opening of Bricks & Minifigs Lego Store in Gainesville
New Lego specialty shop in Newberry Square plaza draws big crowds on opening day.
Community Foundation of North Central Florida Awards $6M in Grants, Adds New Directors
The foundation reports strong growth in 2025, supporting local education and mental health initiatives.
American Rebel Light Beer Expands Florida Footprint with Tri-Eagle Sales Partnership
Tri-Eagle Sales to manage distribution, retail rollouts, and on-premise activations for American Rebel Light Beer across North and North Central Florida
Lifestyle
Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization Holds February Meeting
Agenda includes transit plan updates, new positions, and board appointments
Bowie Pizza celebrates grand opening in Gainesville
New restaurant showcases two-day fermented dough and Brazilian-inspired flavors
UF Hillel Hosts 7th Annual 'Spread Cream Cheese Not Hate' Bagel Day
Program seeks 7,000 signatures to combat antisemitism on campus
Crime
Gainesville Woman Charged with Welfare Fraud
Accused of falsely obtaining over $14,000 in SNAP and Medicaid benefits
Florida's Execution Machine Under Fire as Lawyers Claim 'Reckless' Errors
Ronald Heath's legal team files emergency brief alleging dangerous incompetence in the state's execution protocols
17-Year-Old on Probation Charged as Adult for Attempted Homicide
Ze'kayvion Markese Brey'on Clemons allegedly shot a man three times in the torso during a confrontation in July 2025.
Sports
Florida Students Taunt Alabama's Bediako as 'G League Dropout'
The controversial player's return to college basketball sparks heated reactions from opposing fans.
Florida Gators' Bigs Earn Weekly Honors After Strong Performances
Alex Condon and Rueben Chinyelu recognized for standout games against South Carolina and Alabama
Florida Football DT Caleb Banks Boosts NFL Draft Stock at Senior Bowl
The 6-foot-6, 360-pound defensive tackle impressed scouts with his pass rush skills during the all-star game.
Health
Tragic Death of 2-Year-Old Gainesville Special Needs Child at Shands Hospital
Family mourns loss of De'Markus Jeremiah Page after preventable medical errors at University of Florida hospital
Community Hospice & Palliative Care Earns Accreditation for Jewish End-of-Life Care
The organization joins national network of hospice providers recognized for culturally responsive services.
Scientists Warn: Two Viruses Pose New Health Threats
Influenza D virus and canine coronavirus could spread more widely among humans if surveillance and diagnostics don't improve.
