Exactech Announces First Total Ankle Surgeries with New 3D-Printed Tibial Implants
Exactech, a global medical technology leader, has announced the successful completion of the first ankle replacement surgeries using its new Vantage® Ankle 3D and 3D+ tibial implants. James Lachman, MD, of St. Luke’s University Health Network, performed the first ankle procedure last week in Easton, Penn. “It is exciting to be the first to implant...
Ed Daech Named UF Health System Chief Human Resources Officer
Ed Daech has been promoted to the new system-level role of chief human resources officer for the UF Health clinical enterprise, effective Oct. 1. In this position, Daech will serve as an integral member of the executive leadership team, responsible for shaping and executing forward-thinking human resources strategies that drive organizational success in a highly...
Information about yard debris from Hurricane Helene
Regular yard waste size and weight restrictions are waived. As people begin cleaning up from Hurricane Helene, there are some important guidelines on how to place your debris for pickup. Important note: This information is only for areas in unincorporated Alachua County. If you live in one of the municipalities in the county, please contact...
Home Flipping Activity Dips Slightly While Profits Inch Up Across US in Second Quarter of 2024
ATTOM, a leading curator of land, property data, and real estate analytics, has released its second-quarter 2024 U.S. Home Flipping Report showing that 79,540 single-family homes and condominiums in the United States were flipped in the second quarter. Those transactions represented 7.5 percent, or one of every 13 home sales, nationwide during the months running...
GNV to add ADA improvements to 100 Regional Transit System bus stops
The City of Gainesville’s Regional Transit System (RTS) is improving 100 city bus stops to make public transportation more comfortable and convenient for all neighbors. This extended project, which is budgeted at $1,990,569, is funded through grants from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). Providing a safe and convenient transportation...
Bestselling author, David Sedaris, will visit Gainesville for reading and book signing Oct 9
Fans have a chance to share a laugh with award-winning author, David Sedaris, in-person, Wednesday, October 9th at the Phillips Center in Gainesville. Book signings will precede and follow the author’s reading. David Sedaris will catch you off guard with his irreverent laugh-out-loud storytelling. His humor is often autobiographical and self-deprecating, delivered in a distinctively...
Butler to Host 4th International Car Show Benefiting The Rotary Clubs of Gainesville Foundation
Butler Enterprises will host the Fourth Annual International Car Show on Saturday, October 26th from 9 AM to 12 PM at Butler Town Center. The show will feature a stunning collection of vehicles spanning decades, from beloved brands like Mercedes, Audi, Ford, Ducati, and Harley-Davidson; all makes and models are welcome to participate. All financial...
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Tres Souls at UFPA
Join UFPA in celebrating Hispanic Heritage month by getting tickets to see the beloved Los Angeles trio, Tres Souls, at the Phillips Center September 21st at 7 and 9 p.m.. For the last 13 years Rocio Mendoza, Roberto Carlos, and Jesus Martinez have serenaded audiences in LA and beyond, with their own interpretations of a...
Infotech Named as a 2024 Best Workplace in Technology
Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine selected Infotech for the 2024 Fortune Best Workplaces in Technology™ List. This is Infotech’s first time being named to this national list, coming in at No. 56 in the small & medium category. This recognition celebrates Infotech as one of the best companies to work for in the...
Health Department Breaks Record for Extended Hour Visits
The Florida Department of Health in Alachua County (DOH-Alachua) has broken its record for the most clients seen during extended hours. During August, DOH-Alachua saw an influx of 335 clients during weekend hours and after 5 p.m. on weekdays, topping the previous record of 319 in August 2022. Since staying open later and on weekends,...