Mar. 31, 2026

Women Entrepreneurs Reshape Residential Cleaning Industry

Independent cleaning firms led by women are challenging corporate franchise models and labor conditions in the sector.

Brothers Grow Opus Coffee From Hospital Kiosk to $5M Chain

Tim and Bret Larson leveraged their experience running a hospital coffee shop to build a quirky, fast-growing coffee business in Gainesville, Florida.

Immigration Crackdown Impacts Latino-Owned Businesses

Families avoiding public spaces amid heightened enforcement, hurting small firms

Lyon Professor Addresses National Micropolitan Leaders

Dr. Scott Roulier delivers keynote at 2026 National Micropolitan Summit in Oklahoma

Voting Closes for Florida Sheriff's K-9 March Madness Tournament

K-9 Malibu and K-9 Sadie compete in first round of annual competition

Racial Achievement Gaps Persist in Alachua County Schools

Despite initiatives, disparities remain among white and Black students in Florida county

Gainesville Man Arrested on Drug Charges

Authorities say the suspect had large quantities of fentanyl, crack, and marijuana.

8-Year-Old Girl Injured in Accidental Shooting at Gainesville Home

Incident occurred while child was visiting family member's residence with another juvenile.

Fanning Springs Resident Charged for Alleged Threats Against Hospital Patient

Authorities say Gary Mark Monroe Vanwinkle sent death threats via Facebook Messenger to a patient at UF Health Shands Hospital.

Morgan Wallen Announces 'Still the Problem Tour' 2026 Dates

Tickets for the 21-date tour are selling fast, but fans can still find affordable options online

AM/FM Festival Draws 700 to Downtown Gainesville

Annual music event sees 17% increase in attendance from last year's revival

TV20 Co-Founder Joan Minshall Remembered by Former Employees

Minshall and her husband Bill founded the first commercial TV station in Gainesville in 1971.

NASA Study Reveals Shifts in Astronaut Brains During Spaceflight

Research shows the human brain doesn't remain static in zero gravity, with implications for long-term space travel health

NASA Data Hackathon Inspires Community Action

University of Florida hosts event empowering libraries, educators, and individuals to engage in public health and environmental science using real-world data tools and citizen science.

Nutrition Boost Cuts Citrus Disease, Enhances Mandarins

New research shows supplemental nutrition can help reduce HLB symptoms and improve fruit quality in Florida mandarins.