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With recent changes in end-of-life care, North Florida residents may notice a shift as Haven, a long-standing provider in the region, transitions due to acquisition by a for-profit health care company, BrightSpring Health Services. As this transition takes place, Community Hospice & Palliative Care wishes to express its continued dedication to providing compassionate, community-based care...

Blue Gill Quality Foods, will be relocating to Butler Shopping Center District this summer. Blue Gill originally opened in southwest Gainesville in June of 2011. Blue Gill is locally owned and operated by Tara and Bert Gill who also own and operate Mildred’s Big City Food and the New Deal Café. Blue Gill will be...

Exactech, a global medical technology leader, presented new research that showcases the accuracy, reliability and performance of the company’s Active Intelligence® (AI) ecosystem of smart technologies, at the 2024 International Society for Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery (CAOS) annual meeting in Groningen, Netherlands.   The first study reported accuracy of 2mm and 2 degrees relative to the...

On Thursday, June 20, Leadership Gainesville graduated Class 50 at the beautiful 1908 Grand. As the longest consecutively running leadership course in the state, this milestone was a true testament of not only The Chamber’s commitment to developing strong leaders, but the commitment of our member businesses who recommended and supported their employees as they...

The University of Florida has been ranked by Forbes Advisor as the country’s best military-friendly online college of 2024.   “The University of Florida is honored to serve the men and women who serve our nation,” UF Board of Trustees Chair Mori Hosseini said. “We are proud that Forbes has named us the No. 1 online...

The University of Florida College of Pharmacy’s top-tier research programs garnered further recognition as the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, or AACP, ranked the college No. 3 nationally in annual research funding. Researchers in the college secured a record $41 million last year, surpassing the previous year’s total by nearly $9 million AACP compiles...

Solis Mammography, a women’s health company and the nation’s largest independent provider of specialized breast health services, has announced the acquisition of MUSIC Mammography and Ultrasound Imaging Center in Gainesville. For more than 10 years, MUSIC has provided patients with an advanced standard of care through an expert radiology team of breast and general ultrasound...

Recognizing an exemplary lifetime of service and dedication, Community Hospice & Palliative Care presented Vivian Washington Filer with the 4th annual Servant’s Heart Award on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. The heartfelt ceremony took place at The Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center, graced by esteemed community leaders and supporters. The Servant’s Heart Award stands as...

By Kamal Latham   The City of Newberry’s #1 economic development priority is creating high-wage and high-skill jobs through the envisioned F-300 AgFoodTech Innovation Park and Business Incubator (the project was dubbed F-300 in honor of Florida’s 300 specialty crops). Artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, automation, sensors, data analytics, precision agriculture, and advanced energy are examples...

The University of Florida has once again earned a 5-star ranking on Money magazine’s “Best Colleges in America” list. This marks the second consecutive year that UF has been recognized for its exceptional value, combining high-quality education with affordability. UF is the only university in Florida and the Southeastern Conference to receive this distinction from...