Rod Smith, who lost the race for Florida State Senate, address a crowd at a watch party at the Gainesville Woman's Club on Tuesday night. "It is always worth the fight," he specifically told the younger people in the crowd.
V-day Posting Pressures
By Daniela Peñafiel | 8:29pmSocial media posts showcasing Valentine’s Day gifts and celebrations can increase pressure to spend, reinforcing consumer habits tied to the holiday.
Epstein Follow Up
By Dylan Speicher | 6:40pmUF administration member Doug Band has been found in 9 additional documents following the updated release of the Epstein files by the Department of Justice.
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By Bayden Armstrong | 6:38pmA one-way street sign stands along SE Second Place, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, Gainesville, Fla.





