Forbes has named the University of Florida the No. 4 public university in the nation and among the top institutions in the country for return on investment, according to rankings released today.   In lists that include the country’s most renowned educational institutions, UF stood out for its ability “to offer students high earning potential with...

UF Performing Arts has announced that tickets for the highly anticipated 24|25 season are now available for purchase.  This season features an exciting lineup of performances ranging from classical music and contemporary dance to touring Broadway theater and world-renowned guest artists. Audiences can look forward to unforgettable experiences that showcase the best in the performing...

Wyndham Hotels and Resorts and La Quinta by Wyndham are partnering with Next Bite, Everybody Eats, and Alto-Shaam to launch a ghost kitchen at the La Quinta in Gainesville. Next Bite and Everybody Eats will provide a platform whereas consumers and guests can order food for in-room dining and off-site delivery. The food can be...

City Food Hall, the fastest growing food hall company in the U.S., is set to open one of its innovative food hall concepts in the midtown area of Gainesville on Thursday, August 29th, 2024.   Located within The Standard at Gainesville complex and just across from the University of Florida campus, the new 14,000 sq foot...

Nine out of 10 people who suffer cardiac arrest outside of the hospital die, and CPR, especially if performed immediately, can double or triple survival rates. That is why the American Heart Association, celebrating 100 years of lifesaving service, is broadening efforts to empower companies in Alachua County to become champions of CPR through the...

ClearSky Health, a leading provider of rehabilitative healthcare services, has broken ground on a new state-of-the-art 36-bed medical rehabilitation hospital in Lake City. The facility, located at 198 SW Real Terrace, will offer specialized rehabilitative care for patients recovering from strokes, brain injuries, spinal injuries, hip fractures, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and other complex medical...

In time for the return of college students and sports fans to the area, the City of Gainesville is installing new signs along streets in its two Arts, Culture and Entertainment (ACE) Districts where open containers of alcohol are permitted between 8 a.m. and midnight daily. These “sip and stroll areas” are located where there...

​In keeping with his many years of distinguished service to the people of Alachua County and the State of Florida, Alachua County Commissioner Ken Cornell was elected to the Florida Association of Counties (FAC) Board of Directors at the association’s annual conference.  During his two-year term as an elected FAC Board of Directors member, Cornell...

Axogen, Inc. (NASDAQ: AXGN), a global leader in developing and marketing innovative surgical solutions for peripheral nerve injuries, has announced that Michael Dale is appointed as chief executive officer and as a member of the Axogen Board of Directors effective August 9, 2024. He succeeds Karen Zaderej, who will remain in an advisory role for...