Business
Gainesville Hires Development Services Advocate
New role aims to assist residents, small businesses, and developers with permitting and planning processes.
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
Politics
Gainesville Honors Civil Rights Pioneers Parks and Colvin
City hosts annual Black History Month ceremony at RTS Rosa Parks Transfer Station
Alachua County Elections Office Hosts Voter Outreach Events
Offering voter registration and education at naturalization ceremony and senior living community
Gainesville City Commission Expresses Concerns Over Proposed School Closures in East Gainesville
Commission hears Gun Violence Prevention Alliance's 5-year Strategic Plan and voices worries about impact of school closures on community
Lifestyle
Match Rank Order List Deadline Approaches
Experts offer advice for medical students as the March 4 deadline to certify rank order lists for the Match approaches
Ovation Home Care Earns 2026 Best of Home Care – Provider of Choice Award
Recognition reflects trust families place in Ovation's compassionate caregivers
Expert Tips to Eliminate Fridge Odors for Good
A food safety professor shares simple ways to prevent unpleasant refrigerator smells through proper cleaning and storage.
Crime
Man Arrested for Slapping Officer, Interfering with Firefighters at Vehicle Fire
Garry Michael Cooper Jr. charged with battery, resisting arrest, and obstructing firefighters
Three Arrested in Gainesville Burglary and Drug Bust
Stolen property, meth, and firearms seized in search warrant execution
Homeless Man Arrested for Armed Trespassing
Gainesville police find suspect asleep on ex-girlfriend's couch with two knives
Sports
8 Florida Gators Poised for Breakout Seasons
Emerging stars set to shine in Year 2 under new coaching staff
Florida Gators Generate Early Recruiting Heat Under New Coach
Sumrall era brings changes to Gainesville program
UNLV's Dan Mullen Receives Coach of the Year Honor
Mullen returns to Florida to accept Steve Spurrier First-Year Coach of the Year award.
