Gainesville FL

Dominique Page filed a wrongful death and negligence lawsuit in November against UF Health and 14 employees of UF Health Shands Hospital, with more than 18 cited failures by the hospital. The lawsuit comes 19 months after the death of Page’s son, 2-year-old De’Markus Page, who was admitted for...

The Alachua Chick-fil-A, located at 16310 NW U.S. Hwy 441, will open at 6 a.m. on Nov. 17. Anyone who visits the restaurant on opening day dressed in cow attire can redeem one free entrée* or kid’s meal inside the restaurant or in the drive-thru. The post Alachua’s first Chick-fil-A restaurant will open on Thursday,...

Caden Speight, the 17-year-old accused of faking his kidnapping in Marion County, was sentenced on Monday after pleading no contest to the charges against him.

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. recently announced it will permanently close its Augusta, Georgia, and 100 Mile House, British Columbia, lumber mills by the end of 2025 following an orderly wind-down. The decision is in response to timber supply challenges and soft lumber markets, the company cites. The 100 Mile...

A recent email concerning research volunteer opportunities for December 2025 has sparked frustration among students at the University of Florida (UF). The email, which was shared on social media, has led to a heated discussion about the barriers to getting involved in UF research. The main point of contention is the...

In the city of Corvallis, Oregon, a unique traffic system has been implemented. The downtown stoplights are timed in such a way that if a driver adheres to the speed limit, they will encounter only green lights. This system contrasts sharply with that of Gainesville, where stoplights are timed so that drivers hit...

A 24-year-old woman has recently expressed her frustrations about the current dating scene. She feels that her options are limited to undergraduate fraternity members who seem to be more interested in casual flings than serious relationships. She yearns for a more mature, respectful, and serious dating culture,...

During the Gainesville Art Fest, the Matheson History Museum dusted off some of their own stunning pieces.

Gainesville’s downtown has turned into a masterpiece, with not just the art festival drawing attention. Long-time Gainesville resident and artist Jim Wilson received the key to the city.

Florence Landfill is set to close next fall. But members of the “Dump the Dump” movement want it done faster. The landfill, located in southeast Gainesville, a historically Black and low-income area, has been the subject of controversy for years. Nearby residents have been fighting the landfill since 2018, expressing...