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The University of Florida College of Design, Construction and Planning (DCP) will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the 50,000-square foot Bruno E. and Maritza F. Ramos Collaboratory on Thursday, October 6, at 12 p.m. The Ramos Collaboratory brings generational change to UF and will position the College, its faculty, staff and students for success over...

Infotech, a leader in infrastructure construction software solutions, has announced that the company joined buildingSMART USA to support the advancement of digital project delivery and open data standards for civil infrastructure. As a member, Infotech will contribute to the development and use of open data standards as well as the adoption of digital transformation in...

Axogen, Inc. (NASDAQ: AXGN), a global leader in developing and marketing innovative surgical solutions for damage or discontinuity to peripheral nerves, announced that it will participate in the 77th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) being held in Boston from September 29-October 1, 2022. During the conference Axogen will...

During an early weekday morning in August, a gas line was accidentally cut between McCarty Hall and Century Tower, and officials had to act fast. Their priority was ensuring people’s safety and getting emergency crews to the scene. In a few short minutes, they closed a major roadway and alerted over 63,000 individuals by text...

As a precautionary measure, a state of emergency is in effect for all of Florida. This kicks in price gauging laws. If you suspect price gouging, report this information to the Attorney General’s Price Gouging Hotline at 1-866-966-7226.   Price Gouging Frequently Asked Questions   What is Price Gouging?   Florida Statute 501.160 states that...

The 2022 Alachua County Heart Walk is set for this Saturday, at the Santa Fe Community College campus from 8am to noon. Heart Walk unites employees and community members in celebrating health and honoring survivors. Through this signature experience, we move, have fun, and raise lifesaving funds. Daurine Wehbe with Coldwell Banker MM Parrish and...

A new award to honor and celebrate the connections between the University of Florida and the greater Gainesville community will soon be open for nominations. The Win Phillips Town Gown Relations Awards, named in honor of UF’s long-time former vice president for research and most recently executive chief of staff, will recognize individuals and organizations...

Peter Swaan, Ph.D., M.Pharm., a distinguished university professor and internationally recognized researcher in the pharmaceutical sciences, has been named the next dean of the University of Florida College of Pharmacy, effective Dec. 1. Swaan currently serves as the associate dean for research and advanced graduate education as well as a professor and chair in the...

Burlington Stores, Inc., a major off-price retailer offering WOW deals on customers’ favorite brands for the entire family and home, has opened a new store in Gainesville. With up to 60% off other retailers’ prices every day and brand-name merchandise arriving regularly, customers will discover something new every time they shop Burlington. The retailer offers their shoppers...

Alachua County Animal Resources & Care and Best Friends Animal Society are teaming up for an adoption campaign to encourage people to choose to adopt, not buy, their next pet. The event is on Friday, September 16, and Saturday, September 17, 2022, from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., at the Animal Resources & Care shelter...