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The Community Foundation of North Central Florida and its third cohort of young philanthropists, the NextGen Changemakers, have announced that $25,000 in grant funding will go to support three local nonprofit organizations: The CHILD Center at SWAG ($15,000), GROW Hub ($5,000), and Southern Scholarship Foundation ($5,000).  Eight young leaders graduated from the third cohort in...

Rachel J.C. Fu, professor and chair of the Department of Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management at the University of Florida, shares insights on this summer’s top travel trends. She also serves as director of UF’s Eric Friedheim Tourism Institute. Q: What are the biggest travel trends this summer?Fu: Travel demand is booming across the U.S....

The UF College of Medicine Office of Research hosted its first Seeding Start-Ups event on May 17th. On a sunny, sultry day at Frog Song Organics, an organic farm in north central Florida, college investigators networked with entrepreneurs and pitched start-up company concepts.   Launched by Assistant Dean for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, May Khanna, Ph.D., and...

Every year, emergency crews and even trained military teams risk getting stuck — or worse — while crossing vast, muddy coastal areas known as tidal mudflats. In places like Anchorage, Alaska, the mud can trap people so deeply that rescues are nearly impossible. These environments are unpredictable, dangerous and largely unmapped.  Now, a team led...

With flood risks increasing from extreme weather events like hurricanes and even routine plumbing issues, a team from the University of Florida’s College of Design, Construction and Planning is helping Florida homeowners make smarter choices about building materials and interior finishes that better protect their homes and potentially save on their insurance premiums. Lisa Platt,...

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...