New Tool Could Help Florida Homeowners Weather Flood Risks, Lower Insurance Costs
With flood risks increasing from extreme weather events like hurricanes and even routine plumbing issues, a team from the University of Florida’s College of Design, Construction and Planning is helping Florida homeowners make smarter choices about building materials and interior finishes that better protect their homes and potentially save on their insurance premiums. Lisa Platt,...
Colliers Facilitates Sale of Hudson Building at Santa Fe Village to The Frazer School
Colliers has announced the successful sale of the Hudson Building, a premier 60,810± SF professional office building located at 4700 NW 89th Blvd, Gainesville,FL, within the prestigious Santa Fe Village Health Park, to The Frazer School. This transaction marks a significant milestone for the North Central Florida commercial real estate market. Nestled in the scenic...
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital APRN honored with 2025 Circle of Excellence Award
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) has honored Jeffrey Schultz, who works as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital’s Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit in Gainesville, Florida with its 2025 Circle of Excellence Award. The award is bestowed annually to up to 25 outstanding nurses nationwide for achieving excellent...
Alachua County Launches Youth Academy, Now Accepting Applications
Alachua County has announced the launch of its inaugural Youth Academy, a new initiative aimed at inspiring and educating the next generation of community leaders. Modeled after the county’s acclaimed Citizens Academy, the Youth Academy is a free, four-day summer program that offers students a unique, behind-the-scenes look at how local government operates. Through interactive...
Ocala Makes List for Most Move-Ins and Move-Outs
PODS Enterprises, LLC, an industry leader that revolutionized the moving and storage category through its portable container service offerings, unveiled its fifth annual Moving Trends Report, highlighting the U.S. cities with the most move-ins and move-outs. PODS® Fifth Annual Moving Trends Report Reveals American Cities with the Most Move-Ins and Move-Outs What about the Southeast...
City Announces RTS Service Adjustments Amid Evolving UF Partnership
With the contract between the City of Gainesville’s Regional Transit System (RTS) and the University of Florida (UF) now finalized, RTS is making a number of route and service adjustments to meet the evolving needs of the university. UF’s decision to reduce campus reliance on public transit will bring changes in service timed to begin...
Florida Consumer Sentiment Bounces Back in May
After three consecutive months of declines, consumer sentiment among Floridians rose in May, increasing 3.7 points to 81 from a revised figure of 77.3 in April. In contrast, national sentiment remained unchanged. “Consumer confidence had declined sharply in recent months, largely driven by falling spending intentions and growing pessimism about the national economy. In May,...
Alachua County Launches Dynamic "Road Projects" Website
To keep residents informed on the progress of road projects, Alachua County is unveiling its “Road Projects” website. The site will keep residents informed and engaged about the major improvements happening across the county. This digital resource shines a light on the county’s ambitious Transportation Capital Improvement Program (TCIP), a 10-year initiative backed by over...