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
Touching Hearts at Home hosts free senior citizen prom to benefit ElderCare
The event will take place this Friday, February 13, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Alachua County Senior Recreation Center.
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
Crime
Gainesville Honors Officer Scott Baird 25 Years After His Death
Community gathers to remember the young officer killed in the line of duty in 2001.
Gainesville Man Charged for Stealing Cell Phones from UPS Packages
Kenny Donnell Roberts, 42, allegedly stole and pawned multiple phones while working for UPS.
Firefighters Investigate Apartment Blaze in Gainesville
Crews from Alachua County and Gainesville responded to the incident in the Green Leaf subdivision.
Politics
Florida House Votes to Make Flamingo State Bird
Lawmakers enthusiastic about the return of the flamingo to Florida, decades after it was wiped out.
House Votes To Make Flamingo Florida's Next State Bird
Lawmakers consider replacing the mockingbird with the American flamingo as Florida's state bird
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.
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
