Public Works Installs Hundreds of Signs to Improve Safety
The Alachua County Public Works Department has announced the installation of over 240 “No Trucks” signs across 44 road segments in the county. This initiative is aimed at improving safety by encouraging large commercial trucks to utilize wider, more suitable state and county roads. The decision to install these signs comes after numerous citizen inquiries...
Alachua County Bicentennial Proclamation and Celebration Kick Off
As Alachua County prepares to mark its 200th anniversary, the County Commission has officially declared 2025 as “Discover 200 Year.” The proclamation celebrates the county’s rich history and its two centuries of growth and progress. Starting with the county’s founding on Dec. 29, 1824, “Discover 200” will honor the events, people, and places that have...
Florida Gators, Florida Credit Union Partner for fourth “Beyond the Arc” Campaign
Florida Credit Union, The Education Foundation of Alachua County, and Florida Gator Sports Properties of LEARFIELD are joining forces once again for the fourth annual “Beyond the Arc” campaign. Taking place throughout the 2024-2025 University of Florida men’s and women’s basketball seasons, this year’s campaign continues to benefit the students of Alachua County. For every...
Oelrich Construction Wins ABC Central Florida Excellence in Construction Eagle Award
Oelrich Construction Inc. has announced its recent achievement in winning the prestigious ABC Central Florida Excellence in Construction (EIC) Eagle Award in the $5-$10 million Healthcare category. This recognition was awarded for the successful completion of the Chi University Small Animal Hospital in Reddick, Florida—a 9,600-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility designed to support advanced veterinary care and...
Titan MRI Acquires High Field MRI, Expanding Titan MRI’s Service to North Central Florida
Six years after leaving High Field MRI, a leading provider of advanced MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) solutions he founded in 1997, Joe Colorio and his Titan MRI team has acquired High Field MRI. This move will strengthen Titan MRI’s position in the medical imaging industry and enhance its ability to deliver innovative, high-quality MRI solutions...
James Moore & Co. Named a U.S. Best-in-Class Employer
James Moore & Co.has been named a U.S. Best-in Class Employer in Gallagher’s 2024 U.S. Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey. Gallagher, a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting firm, surveys thousands of companies nationwide each year and creates this list to recognize excellence in implementing effective strategies for managing people, benefits and HR programs. ...
First Federal Bank Doubles Donations for Giving Tuesday
First Federal Bank, in collaboration with its customers, generously donated $9,945 on Giving Tuesday to benefit non-profit partners in our Community Rewards Program. Giving Tuesday, celebrated on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, is a global movement focused on driving positive change in communities worldwide. This donation showcases First Federal Bank’s continued commitment to the local communities...
Paine Schwartz Acquires Promix
Paine Schwartz Partners, a global leader in sustainable food chain investing, has announced that Paine Schwartz Food Chain Fund VI successfully acquired Promix LLC (“Promix” or the “Company”), a high-growth brand of high-quality protein mixes, nutritional supplements, vitamins, and better-for-you low sugar/high-protein bars. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 2014, Promix...