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A new intersection in east Gainesville is more than a network of streets, sidewalks, curbs and concrete as speakers noted at a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new roadway and infrastructure system at the Eastside Health and Economic Development Initiative (EHEDI) at Cornerstone. “Today, we recognize not just the completion of infrastructure but the continuation...

GRU has announced that the Murphree Water Treatment Plant has earned three industry awards, recognizing its excellence in water quality, operations and professionalism.   On May 15, the plant earned first place in the Best Tasting Drinking Water Competition hosted by the Florida Section of the American Water Works Association (FSAWWA) Region XI. The event, held...

The CHOICE Act, or the Florida Contracts Honoring Opportunity, Investment, Confidentiality and Economic Growth Act, was passed by state lawmakers on April 24 to expand the permissible length of some noncompete agreements to four years and mandate the issuance of preliminary injunctions, among other employer friendly provisions. The new law took effect on July 1,...

The 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season is here. Are you ready? The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting an “above normal” Atlantic Hurricane Season this year.  That means we can expect 13-19 named storms between today and November 30, with 3-5 likely to be major hurricanes. Forecasters have 60% confidence in these ranges. You may...

Bosshardt Property Management, a division of Bosshardt Realty Services, LLC and a leader in property and community association management for over 35 years, has announced the acquisition and merger of Guardian Management, a well-respected community association management firm in Florida. The merger positions the combined company as one of the largest locally owned community association...

Building on its initial success in 2022, the City of Gainesville has rolled out the next phase of the Community F.I.R.S.T. initiative — Facilitative, Innovative, Responsive, Supportive, Timely — for seven neighborhoods. The effort brings City Hall directly to residents through regular outreach, responsive problem-solving and targeted services. The initiative is housed within Gainesville Fire...

The University of Florida has announced a major step forward for its planned campus in downtown Jacksonville, following a unanimous vote by the Jacksonville City Council to approve both the transfer of more than 20 acres of land in LaVilla to UF and an additional $50 million in funding to support campus construction. The council’s...

Chiller Body, inventor of the Cooling Hat Insert designed to combat heat stress in work, sports, and outdoor recreation, has officially been accepted into the UF Innovate | Accelerate at The Hub program, a world-class entrepreneurial ecosystem housed at the University of Florida, home of Gatorade’s legendary innovation legacy. With its proven cooling solution, Chiller...

The City of Gainesville’s One Nation One Project (ONOP) GNV Talent Search Winner Emmanuel Garilus joined the ranks of Ella Fitzgerald, James Brown and Lauryn Hill with a spectacular saxophone performance June 25 that won the 90th season of Amateur Night at the Apollo. This achievement marks the first time in memory a contestant has...

The Santa Fe College Police Department accepted the Rocky Pomerance Award for law enforcement excellence from the Florida Police Chiefs Association during a ceremony Tuesday, June 17, in Miami. The award recognizes agencies who have successfully developed and implemented innovative approaches to policing. It is the second time SFPD has received the award; the previous...