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...
James Moore Launches Municipal Financial Support Services Line
James Moore & Company has announced the launch of the firm’s Municipal Financial Support Services (MFSS) line. Led by Government Services leader Zach Chalifour, the MFSS team will help municipal governments (like cities and towns) with day-to-day and long-term accounting, budget and overall financial operations. “Local governments are under constant pressure to do more with...
After Deadly Hurricane Season, City Officials Stress Storm Readiness
The City of Gainesville has published a new hurricane preparedness brochure, Prepare and Weather the Storm, to help neighbors make emergency plans ahead of what forecasters predict will be an above-normal hurricane season. The brochure includes information to help neighbors prepare well before hurricane watches and warnings are issued. It also lists key emergency contact...
OsteoStrong Confirms New Franchise Sale in Gainesville
Science-Backed Skeletal Strengthening Technology Coming Soon to the Southeast OsteoStrong, a global leader in skeletal strength and wellness, has announced a new franchise sale in Gainesville, Florida. This marks another step forward in the brand’s rapid growth, bringing its science-backed, drug-free approach to musculoskeletal health to Florida. The center is anticipated to open in Q4...
Fictitious Names – Week Ending May 30, 2025
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UF Board of Trustees Selects Dr. Santa J. Ono as the 14th President of the University of Florida
The University of Florida Board of Trustees voted unanimously to select Dr. Santa J. Ono as the University of Florida’s next president. Ono will become UF’s 14th president, pending ratification by the Florida Board of Governors, which oversees the State University System of Florida. “I am thankful for, and humbled by, the unanimous support of...
BANCF Celebrated Largest Apprenticeship Graduation in Program History
The Builders Association of North Central Florida (BANCF) proudly celebrated the graduation of 53 apprentices across five skilled trades at the 2025 Apprenticeship Graduation Ceremony, held on May 1, 2025, at the Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall. Representing the trades of Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Carpentry, and Building Maintenance, the graduate made up the largest...
HCA Florida North Florida honored for Patient Safety Excellence
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital has announced that it has been recognized as a 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ recipient by Healthgrades, the No. 1 site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital. This achievement reflects HCA Florida North Florida Hospital’s clear commitment to safe, patient-centered care and puts the organization in the...
Pillars of Service Honors Seven at Inaugural Awards
Helping to ensure that those individuals and organizations who positively impact our communities are recognized, the Santa Fe College Foundation held its inaugural Pillars of Service Awards Friday, May 23 at the Hilton University of Florida Conference Center. The awards are given to those who have made a significant impact on Santa Fe College and...
Cousins Maine Lobster Rolls into Gainesville
Cousins Maine Lobster (CML), the industry-leading fast-casual lobster roll brand, is fueling its Florida and Georgia footprint— Known for its wild-caught Maine lobster, Cousins Maine Lobster has signed an agreement with seasoned entrepreneurs, Damon Cole and Mandy Ottesen, to launch a new truck in the Gainesville and Savannah markets. This will mark the brand’s eighth...