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Colliers has announced the successful sale of the Hudson Building, a premier 60,810± SF professional office building located at 4700 NW 89th Blvd, Gainesville,FL, within the prestigious Santa Fe Village Health Park, to The Frazer School. This transaction marks a significant milestone for the North Central Florida commercial real estate market. Nestled in the scenic...

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) has honored Jeffrey Schultz, who works as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital’s Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit in Gainesville, Florida with its 2025 Circle of Excellence Award.  The award is bestowed annually to up to 25 outstanding nurses nationwide for achieving excellent...

​Alachua County has announced the launch of its inaugural Youth Academy, a new initiative aimed at inspiring and educating the next generation of community leaders.  Modeled after the county’s acclaimed Citizens Academy, the Youth Academy is a free, four-day summer program that offers students a unique, behind-the-scenes look at how local government operates. Through interactive...

PODS Enterprises, LLC, an industry leader that revolutionized the moving and storage category through its portable container service offerings, unveiled its fifth annual Moving Trends Report, highlighting the U.S. cities with the most move-ins and move-outs. PODS® Fifth Annual Moving Trends Report Reveals American Cities with the Most Move-Ins and Move-Outs What about the Southeast...

With the contract between the City of Gainesville’s Regional Transit System (RTS) and the University of Florida (UF) now finalized, RTS is making a number of route and service adjustments to meet the evolving needs of the university. UF’s decision to reduce campus reliance on public transit will bring changes in service timed to begin...

After three consecutive months of declines, consumer sentiment among Floridians rose in May, increasing 3.7 points to 81 from a revised figure of 77.3 in April. In contrast, national sentiment remained unchanged. “Consumer confidence had declined sharply in recent months, largely driven by falling spending intentions and growing pessimism about the national economy. In May,...

To keep residents informed on the progress of road projects, Alachua County is unveiling its “Road Projects” website. The site will keep residents informed and engaged about the major improvements happening across the county. This digital resource shines a light on the county’s ambitious Transportation Capital Improvement Program (TCIP), a 10-year initiative backed by over...

James Moore & Company has announced the launch of the firm’s Municipal Financial Support Services (MFSS) line. Led by Government Services leader Zach Chalifour, the MFSS team will help municipal governments (like cities and towns) with day-to-day and long-term accounting, budget and overall financial operations.  “Local governments are under constant pressure to do more with...

The City of Gainesville has published a new hurricane preparedness brochure, Prepare and Weather the Storm, to help neighbors make emergency plans ahead of what forecasters predict will be an above-normal hurricane season. The brochure includes information to help neighbors prepare well before hurricane watches and warnings are issued. It also lists key emergency contact...

Science-Backed Skeletal Strengthening Technology Coming Soon to the Southeast OsteoStrong, a global leader in skeletal strength and wellness, has announced a new franchise sale in Gainesville, Florida. This marks another step forward in the brand’s rapid growth, bringing its science-backed, drug-free approach to musculoskeletal health to Florida. The center is anticipated to open in Q4...