Alachua County Animal Resources Emergency Intake Shutdown
Alachua County Animal Resources (ACAR) has experienced a large surge in recent weeks of animals coming into the shelter. While the goal at ACAR is to adopt animals quickly to save lives, exceeding our capacity is unhealthy for the animals and staff. Currently, we are pausing all intakes unless an animal is in critical...
15 Take Aways from UF’s AI Days
UF’s recent AI Days provided students, faculty, and staff with immersive events dedicated to artificial intelligence. The two-day event highlighted how UF is building an AI university and included competitions designed to bring students’ ideas to life with more than $50,000 in prizes. Here are a few highlights from AI Days. UF AI Days attracted 580...
First Federal Bank Receives "Best Bank" Award
First Federal Bank has received the 2022 recognition of “Best Bank” in 5 of its service areas; this is in addition to having been named by Newsweek as America’s the Best Small Bank in Florida for 2022. As a community-based mutual institution headquartered in Lake City, FL, the bank is owned by its customers rather...
Career Exploration For Rising Freshmen
Students who will be entering high school next year, along with their families, are invited to learn more about the district’s wide variety of career academies by attending this year’s Career Academy Showcase. The annual event, which usually draws well over 700 people, will be held Thursday, November 17 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m....
Application For Professional Development Scholarships Open Now Through November 28
Santa Fe College offers Professional Development Scholarships to SF employees looking to earn a bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate degree. Applications are currently being accepted, and the application process will close at 11:59 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28, 2022. The applications are available on SF’s Human Resources page and finding the application under the Educational Opportunities tab....
ROCK THE RUNWAY
The Rock the Runway Gainesville event hosted by Butler Enterprises at Butler Town Center at Stengel Field will be a night of fun, fashion and philanthropy featuring the latest styles from the Shops at Butler modeled by local fan favorites, plus culinary delights and drinks from Butler restaurants. Follow on Facebook and Instagram for updates...
Due to Hurricane Nicole, HSNCF has cancelled Woofstock 2022
With Hurricane Nicole rapidly approaching, HSNCF made the decision to cancel Woofstock 2022 set to be held this evening, November 10 at Santa Fe River Ranch As the largest annual fundraiser for the local Humane Society, they have moved the entire silent auction online. Items are currently available for bids over the next two weeks...
Barwick Banking Company joins Tioga Town Center
Barwick Banking Company has opened their doors at Tioga Town Center. Barwick is a full-service bank offering personal banking, business banking, and home lending. Their new office is located at 105 SW 128th St, Suite #100, Newberry, FL 32669. Barwick Banking Company has been around for over a hundred years and is still committed to...
Dr. Ben Sasse selected as University of Florida’s 13th President
The University of Florida Board of Trustees unanimously voted to select Dr. Ben Sasse as the University of Florida’s next president. Sasse, currently a U.S. senator for the state of Nebraska, will become the 13th president of Florida’s flagship public university, pending ratification by the Florida Board of Governors, which oversees the State University System...
United Way of North Central Florida distributes over 70 laptops to those in need in Alachua county
The United Way of North Central Florida (UWNCFL) recently provided over 70 laptops to those in need in Alachua County. United Way NCFL supplied individuals currently participating in tutoring courses and workforce development programs with a computer to continue their education, development, and skill building by providing the tools needed to help them be successful....