School Board Approves New Acting Superintendent for Alachua County Public Schools
The School Board of Alachua County has approved Dr. Kamela Patton as the district’s new acting superintendent, bringing on board a seasoned educational leader with a proven track record of raising student achievement and promoting innovation. Dr. Patton will lead the district through its transition as a national search begins for a permanent superintendent. “With...
Dr. Sandra Pyda Joins Alivia Care @ Home as Medical Director
Alivia Care @ Home is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Sandra Pyda, MD, as its new Medical Director. Dr. Pyda brings a wealth of expertise in family medicine and hospital care to her new role, further strengthening Alivia Care @ Home’s commitment to providing exceptional care to patients in North Florida. Originally from...
County Seeks Advisory Board Volunteers
Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity that allows you to give back to your community and participate in your county’s decision-making process? Serving on an Alachua County advisory board offers you this chance. The County Commission relies on input from these Boards to make informed decisions and set policies. Over 250 citizens serve on...
Florida Consumer Sentiment Soars to 3-Year High in November
Consumer sentiment among Floridians surged in November to 81.1, its highest level in more than three years, rising 3.7 points from a revised figure of 77.4 in October. Meanwhile, national consumer sentiment increased by just over one point. “The 3.7-point increase in consumer sentiment is one of the largest in over three and a half...
City of Gainesville’s Daylong Holiday Festivities Begin Saturday
More than 110 dance troupes, marching bands, floats and community groups will make their way down University Avenue in the 2024 A Very GNV Holiday Parade. Media personality and four-time NBA Champion Shaquille O’Neal will appear as its grand marshal. The parade is the first of several city events downtown this Saturday to usher in...
HCA Florida Healthcare Specializes in Specialty Care, Wins Awards
HCA Florida Healthcare has announced 41 of its 48 hospitals earned top honors for specialty care from Healthgrades, the leading resource consumers use to find a hospital or doctor, evaluating a hospital’s safety and quality of care. Facilities across the statewide network received 2025 America’s Best Specialty Excellence Awards, 2025 America’s Best Specialty Awards, 2025...
Theft and Crime Are Driving Retail Workers to Look for New Roles
More than four in ten retail workers in the U.S. say they are likely to leave their current job in the next 12 months due to personal safety concerns, according to new research conducted by the Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC) in partnership with Verkada. LPRC and Verkada’s State of Retail Safety Report reveals the...
Gainesville Thanks Sponsors of the 2024 A Very GNV Holiday Parade
It’s the holiday season and preparations are in full swing for the City of Gainesville’s 2024 A Very GNV Holiday Parade. In its second year, A Very GNV Holiday Parade begins at noon, Dec. 7, moving along W. University Avenue, beginning at 6th Street, and ending at the Alachua County Public Schools Administration Building at...
United Way Unveils New Brand Strategy for a New Generation of Philanthropists
The United Way of North Central Florida (UWNCFL) has joined United Way Worldwide (UWW) in the introduction of a refreshed brand to ensure the relevance and sustainability of one of the world’s oldest and largest charities for its next century of impact. The new brand strategy leads with the promise to continue to mobilize communities...
Tioga Town Center Partners with ThemeWorks for Signature Holiday Event
Working at the intersection of art, engineering, and illusion, ThemeWorks is committed to creating world-class experiences. Versed with over 25 years of work with museums, theme parks, attractions, resorts, retailers and a host of others clients, ThemeWorks creates extraordinary experiences for their clients’ iconic brands, including, but not limited to Universal Studios, SeaWorld, the Cade...