UF/IFAS team secures $5M USDA grant to expand avocado production into Central Florida
Scientists with the University of Florida have secured a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to combat the lethal Laurel wilt disease and the redbay ambrosia beetles responsible for it. The research aims to improve control and mitigation practices for avocado production in Florida. The grant, from the USDA’s National Institute of...
County Invests millions in East Gainesville projects and launches Forward Focus
2024 was a very productive year for the county’s efforts to invest in East Gainesville and the eastern portion of the county. A cornerstone of this effort is transforming the site of the old fairgrounds near the airport into the U.S. Army Reserve equipment concentration site. The fairground relocation was a strategic step to boost...
UF presents the 2024 Win Phillips Town Gown Relations Awards
The University of Florida presented three different Win Phillips Town Gown Relations Awards Friday to recognize a partnership initiative between the university and the community, a Gainesville community member, and a UF faculty member. The honor recognized their respective achievements: creating a new practice to serve East Gainesville’s health care needs, helping families with children...
Infotech Announces Two Executive Team Appointments
Infotech® has announced the addition of two executives to the company’s leadership team to support future strategic growth. Doug Reichard, formerly of Trimble, joins as Chief Revenue Officer, and Ammon Lesher, formerly of Gordian, joins as Chief Operating Officer. “We are proud to welcome Doug and Ammon – both seasoned executives with diverse backgrounds –...
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...