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
Florida Legislature aims to cement GRU Authority with new amendment
Gainesville leaders and community groups mobilize to oppose the 24-word provision that would preempt the city's control over its utility.
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
Crime
Gainesville Man Charged for Explicit Videos and Chats with Minors
Aaron Ross Robison Eliot-Gaines accused of sending nude videos, requesting explicit content, and engaging in inappropriate conversations with underage victims.
Florida Man Faces 50 Years for Wells Fargo Robbery
Patrick Shane Johnson pleaded guilty to bank robbery and theft charges after a tense August 2025 incident.
Man on Pre-Trial Release Charged with Nine Felonies After Alleged Weapon and Drug Toss
Quardarell Henry Robinson, 38, faces multiple drug and firearm charges after incident on Florida highway.
Lifestyle
Dunkin' Offers Limited-Edition Iced Coffee Glove
Customers can get a free glove with any iced beverage purchase at participating locations.
Florida's College Students Face Spring Storage Crunch
Surge in demand as 450,000 students vacate dorms and apartments within two weeks
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
Sports
No. 20 Arkansas faces tough test against SEC favorite No. 7 Florida
Streaking Gators look to clinch at least a share of SEC regular-season title
ESPN College GameDay Returns to Gainesville
Free event at UF's O'Connell Center ahead of top-25 matchup
Florida Gators Eyeing No. 1 Seed in NCAA Tournament
ESPN Analyst Seth Greenberg Believes Florida Should Be a Top Seed If They Win SEC
