One AI-Based Advancement at a Time, UF Leaders Are Transforming the Sports Industry
As emerging technologies like AI reshape sport industries and professional demands evolve, it is essential for students to graduate with the expertise to thrive in their future careers. To ensure that these students are set up for success, the UF College of Health & Human Performance has launched a new sports analytics program. Led by...
Enjoy Florida’s Springs at the Second Annual Santa Fe Springs Celebration
Get ready for a day of fun, music, art, and environmental inspiration at the Second Annual Santa Fe Springs Celebration. This free, family-friendly event is hosted by Alachua County and the Florida Springs Council and will take place Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Poe Springs County Park (28800 NW...
Downtown Ambassadors Have Completed 3,873 Improvement Tasks
With two full months of operations to report, the early success of the City of Gainesville’s Downtown Ambassador Program is now backed by data that measures its impact. The Gainesville City Commission unanimously approved the program in August 2024, awarding a three-year, $3.1 million contract to the nation’s leading ambassador service provider, Block by Block....
City hosts Summer Blitz to connect youth with enrichment programs
The City of Gainesville has announced Summer Blitz 2025, the second annual resource fair designed to help local youth and their families explore summer camps and enrichment programs. The event is free and open to the public. When: Sat. March 1 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Martin Luther King Jr., Multipurpose Center, 1028 NE 14th...
Inside the UF online business dynasty: Maintaining the No. 1 online business bachelor’s program
For three consecutive years, the University of Florida’s online business bachelor’s degree has been named the No. 1 program in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. Since 2021, it has been in the top 2 programs nationwide. The online degree market is one of the fastest-growing segments in higher education, with 4.4 million...
PHOS Founder Named a University of Florida 40 Gators Under 40 Awardee
Brandon West, Founder and Chief Purpose Officer of PHOS Creative, is one of a select group of University of Florida alumni named to this year’s prestigious 40 Gators Under 40 list. The annual awards program was established in 2006 to recognize alumni under the age of 40 whose achievements positively reflect on The Gator Nation®....
Exactech Presents New Research on AI, Radiomics and Polyethylene Technology
Exactech, a global leader in medical technology, presented 15 new studies describing new research and advancements in total joint arthroplasty and trauma solutions at the 2025 Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) Annual Meeting in Phoenix, Ariz. The studies explored the company’s latest innovations leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) image segmentation and predictive modeling,...
Pickleball Kingdom Location Announced in Ocala
Pickleball Kingdom, the world’s largest indoor pickleball entity, has announced its newest facility is coming to Ocala, Florida, located at 4937 NW Blitchton Rd, Ocala, FL 34482. The state-of-the-art facility, which will span 37,000 square feet and feature 13 professional-grade indoor courts, is targeting an opening in the summer of 2025. This new location, led...