Business
HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital to Host Weekly Hiring Events Ahead of 2026 Opening
The hospital will offer on-the-spot interviews and same-day offers for select roles during 'Talent Thursdays'.
UF Health Names New Supply Chain Leader
Tedd Comerford appointed as senior vice president for supply chain at UF Health's clinical enterprise
Alachua County Launches 5th Year of TeensWork Summer Internship Program
Businesses can request teen interns at no cost through the program funded by The Children's Trust
Lifestyle
Matheson History Museum Explores Gainesville Roots of Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
Presentation to highlight how pioneering research at the University of Florida led to the global popularity of the personality assessment tool.
UF Faces Scrutiny Over Faculty Interference Probe
Closure of investigation into six faculty members raises concerns about academic freedom and state influence
Driller Recounts Dangers On and Off the Job
Veteran driller shares stories of workplace and personal safety mishaps
Crime
Firefighters Investigate Apartment Blaze in Gainesville
Crews from Alachua County and Gainesville responded to the incident in the Green Leaf subdivision.
High school custodian arrested for carrying pistols on UF campus
Hamod Hikeem McNutt, 28, was charged with two counts of exhibiting firearms on a school campus
Florida to Execute Man Convicted in 1989 Gainesville Murder
Ronald Heath will be the first person put to death in Florida in 2026.
Health
New Study Links Diet High in Sugar and Fat to Lung Cancer Tumor Growth
Researchers find glycogen accumulation fuels lung adenocarcinoma progression
Oak Hammock at University of Florida Earns Top Ratings for Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care
Life plan community receives 5-star ratings from CMS and recognition from U.S. News & World Report
Brain Training Cuts Dementia Risk Decades Later
Cognitive speed training shown to reduce dementia diagnosis by 25% over 20 years
Politics
Gainesville City Commission Addresses Crime Rates, Protest Management, and Filling Commission Vacancies
GPD Chief Moya discusses crime data, gunshot detection pilot, and handling of recent protest, while Commission votes to change how vacancies are filled.
Truck Carrying Gaza Aid Intercepted with $2M in Smuggled Goods
Concealed contraband included electronics, tobacco, and dual-use items raising security concerns
Alachua County School Board Debates Governance Training, Renews Charter School Charters
Board members clash over proposed "Way of Work" meeting, while approving renewals for local charter schools
