UF Innovate | Accelerate client Beyond the Benchmark Engineering’s “Introduction to Engineering Interactive Lab Kit” was nominated to compete in the 2nd annual “Coolest Thing Made in Florida” competition, hosted by the Florida Chamber of Commerce. This competition serves to identify and celebrate manufacturing companies in Florida, with the ultimate goal of moving Florida into...

The City of Gainesville is accepting public comments on its Draft State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Annual Report for a 30-day review period beginning Monday, July 20, 2026 and ending Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. The SHIP Annual Report summarizes how the City used SHIP funding to implement the Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) and provide...

New population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau show migration to Florida slowed significantly in 2025, with the steepest declines occurring in some of the state’s largest, most expensive counties. The latest data show Florida added 201,191 residents through domestic and international migration in 2025 — about 551 people per day. That marks a sharp...

Alachua County Community Support Services has announced that it has been awarded an AmeriCorps Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Grant from AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, to expand volunteer opportunities for older adults. Receiving this grant is a significant achievement, as this year’s national funding cycle was highly competitive....