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Quality Plumbing, a leader in residential and commercial plumbing solutions, has announced its “Ace for Pace” campaign. When the Florida Gators Volleyball team takes the court this season, each ace will mean more than just a point on the board.  Through “Ace for Pace”, Quality Plumbing will donate $20 for every ace the team serves...

Alachua County is proud to announce that its Mobile Response Team (MRT) has won the 2025 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Award. This recognition celebrates innovative and impactful county government programs nationwide that improve services for residents, increase government efficiency, and enhance the quality of life in communities. The Alachua County Crisis Center has...

Alachua County Animal Resources invites the community to join in the annual Summer Lovin’ Adopt-A-Thon on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Animal Resources shelter (3400 NE 53rd Ave., Gainesville). All adoption fees will be waived for the day, giving families the chance to bring home a new dog...

Siemens officially opened the doors to its new 30,000-square-foot office and warehouse on June 18, 2025, marking a major step forward in its regional growth and adding to the expanding roster of companies at San Felasco Tech City. The new facility enhances the company’s ability to serve clients and operate efficiently within North Central Florida...

Consumer sentiment among Floridians was largely unchanged in July, edging up one-tenth of a point to 83.9 from a revised June figure of 83.8. National consumer sentiment also rose slightly, increasing by 1.1 points. “Overall, sentiment remained essentially unchanged in July,” said Hector H. Sandoval, director of the Economic Analysis Program at the University of...

James Moore & Company has announced the following firm wide promotions effective July 1.  Taylor Adams, CPA, has been promoted to Audit Senior Manager at the Gainesville office. Taylor joined the firm in 2021 and earned her Master of Accountancy and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Auburn University.  Chantelle Davis has been promoted...

The Newberry Fire Department has announced the Knox Box Rapid Entry System, a secure emergency access solution is now available to the community. The fire department encourages its use—particularly for commercial properties, gated residences, and private homes where medical calls are frequent. The Knox Box is a nationally recognized program that enables first responders to...

University of Florida faculty conducted a record $1.33 billion in research in fiscal year 2025, advancing new medical treatments, supporting Florida’s farmers and helping to grow statewide industries such as aerospace and semiconductors. “This new record sends an unmistakable signal that the University of Florida’s research enterprise is a rock-solid powerhouse, and the important work...

The University of Florida had one of its best fundraising years ever during the 2025 fiscal year, bringing in more than $560 million in new gifts and commitments for UF’s second-highest annual fundraising total on record. This is just the sixth time in university history that private contributions topped $500 million in a single year...

Alachua County ranked fifth out of Florida’s 67 counties for recycling in 2024, according to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (FDEP) annual recycling report. The county achieved an overall recycling rate of 67%, improving from its No. 6 ranking the previous year. Palm Beach County led the state for the third consecutive year with...