14th Annual Gainesville Senior Games

Joe Abal, 65, competes in the shot put competition at the 14th Annual Gainesville Senior Games on Sunday. Abal came in second place in his age category, 65 to 70, with a throw of 24 feet and 1 inch.

Social media posts showcasing Valentine’s Day gifts and celebrations can increase pressure to spend, reinforcing consumer habits tied to the holiday.

Daniela Peñafiel

V-day Posting Pressures

By Daniela Peñafiel | 8:29pm

Social media posts showcasing Valentine’s Day gifts and celebrations can increase pressure to spend, reinforcing consumer habits tied to the holiday.

UF administration member Doug Band has been found in 9 additional documents following the updated release of the Epstein files by the Department of Justice.

Dylan Speicher

Epstein Follow Up

By Dylan Speicher | 6:40pm

UF administration member Doug Band has been found in 9 additional documents following the updated release of the Epstein files by the Department of Justice.

A one-way street sign stands along SE Second Place, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, Gainesville, Fla.

Bayden Armstrong

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By Bayden Armstrong | 6:38pm

A one-way street sign stands along SE Second Place, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, Gainesville, Fla.

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