A woman in Gainesville is being recognized for working at Publix – arguably Florida's most beloved grocery chain – for 55 years. Publix shared a photo on Facebook of Pat to congratulate her. "Cheers to 55 years!
“I’m so glad you’re okay and home,” shared UF student, Lauren Robbins. Robbins is relieved that her friend, 19-year-old Liri Albag is free after being held hostage by Hamas, and emotions are running high in Israel and right here in Gainesville.
According to data released by the Florida Commerce Department, the joblessness rate dropped in all North Central Florida counties from November to December. In Alachua County, the unemployment rate dropped 0.8 percent to 3.1 percent. Columbia County’s rate fell 0.6 percent month to month.
Florida Warm Up, a key early season men’s division college tournament set for January 31st-February 2, has been relocated two hours north of its original Tampa location to Gainesville after the University of South Florida revoked the tournament’s field reservations due to the construction of a new stadium on campus.
It’s only a couple of weeks into 2025, and researchers are already examining which areas of the U.S. are primed for success.
Alijah Martin and Walter Clayton Jr. scored 17 points apiece, and No. 5 Florida dominated Georgia 89-59 and extended the Gators' winning streak in the series to 12.
After suffering a gruesome leg injury last March, Florida basketball C Micah Handlogten has recovered quicker than expected and could be back in 2024-25
Snow in Florida is quite rare but not unheard of. The last time parts of the Sunshine State picked up a dusting of snow was back in 2018. Tonight's storm will bring a lot more than a dusting, even rivaling the winter storm of 1989, which blanketed north Florida with snow and ice days before Christmas.
This time, No. 5 Florida didn’t need any last-second drama to keep a special season on track. After surviving at South Carolina, the Gators didn’t waste any time dispatching Georgia and former coach Mike White,
Florida basketball won its 12th straight over rival Georgia as it prepares for a challenging close to 2024-25 season
Some areas in Florida could see "significant" snowfall starting today after the rare combination of freezing temperatures and moisture come together.
Handlogten decided earlier this week to forgo a redshirt and return to the court beginning Saturday against rival Georgia. But the 7-foot-1 junior changed his mind late Friday and watched in street clothes as the fifth-ranked Gators dominated the Bulldogs 89-59.