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In its latest step to promote artificial intelligence (AI) and data science and integrate AI across the curriculum, the University of Florida has announced it will create an Artificial Intelligence Academic Initiative Center. The new center, led by Associate Provost for Strategic Initiatives David Reed, will be the campus focal point for academic activity at...

​The Alachua County Arts Council has announced the first annual Artists Conference for County artists has been rescheduled to Friday, May 6, 2022. The conference was previously postponed due to the highly contagious Omicron variant. Attendees can join either virtually or in person. This year’s conference is free to all attendees. Those interested in arts...

Shirley Codada, MD, FAAHPM, Chief Medical Officer of Haven, North Central Florida’s legacy mission-driven provider of hospice and palliative care, will lead an expanded community-based palliative care initiative across Haven’s 18-county service area, announced Haven President and Chief Operating Officer Pauline Taylor, RN, MHA. “The pandemic has fundamentally changed how and where seriously ill patients...

Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) and University Air Center (UAC) are hosting their annual Gator Fly-In and Armed Services Appreciation Day Saturday, March 19, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the University Air Center, 4701 NE 40th Terrace in Gainesville, Florida (general aviation entrance off Waldo Road.) (The event was postponed in 2020 and...

Concept Companies, a Gainesville headquartered full-service real estate development and construction firm, made a significant investment in real estate at Progress Park in Alachua. It’s a natural move for the company that is already deeply involved in the joint development of R&D facilities, commercial, advanced manufacturing and residential space at The Convergence adjacent to Progress...

Pamela S. Soltis, a distinguished professor and curator at the Florida Museum of Natural History, has been selected as the 2021-2022 University of Florida Teacher/Scholar of the Year. UF’s most prestigious and oldest faculty award, the recognition offers an honorarium of $6,000 in addition to other acknowledgements.  In selecting the winner, the Award Committee chooses...

Kendra Scott Butler Enterprises has announced Kendra Scott is opening a pop-up shop at Butler Town Center. The popular brand is known for its kaleidoscope of beautiful accessories, statement earrings, and innovative and customizable Color Bar™ experience. The Color Bar™ offers customers a unique and interactive opportunity to create custom jewelry in minutes. The new...

The Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce hosted its 98th Annual Meeting on March 2 at the UF Hilton before 300 people representing chamber member organizations across Gainesville. Emerson served as presenting sponsor, reinforcing the central theme of “Place,” especially prevalent during the pre- and post-event cocktail hours. In addition to the passing of the gavel...

Since spring 2020, nurses across the globe have carried the weight of the COVID-19 pandemic on their tired shoulders, facing unimaginably challenging work environments that have ended with many leaving the profession. University of Florida College of Nursing clinical lecturer Michael Aull and clinical assistant professor Patrick Nobles, clinical faculty members at the UF Health...

Consumer sentiment in Florida slipped for a second consecutive month in February to 68.4, down 1.1 points from a revised figure of 69.5 in January and reached its lowest level in the last 10 years. Among the five components that make up the index, one increased and four decreased. Floridians’ opinions about their personal finances...