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University of Florida researchers have developed a new genomics-based score to deliver more personalized and effective chemotherapy treatments to pediatric leukemia patients. The predictive score brings a precision medicine approach to treating childhood acute myeloid leukemia, or AML, a common form of childhood leukemia. AML spreads rapidly and affects the bone marrow and blood. The...

In 2021, Butler Enterprises held nine grand openings. These new restaurants, retailers, and entertainment businesses bring economic opportunities and jobs to our community.  In January, the fashion retailer Anthropologie opened its 8700+ square foot store in Butler Town Center. Anthropologie carries a wide variety of clothing, jewelry, accessories, home furniture, decoration, beauty, and gifts that...

The Cade Museum has partnered with Junior Achievement to bring the JA Biztown Program to Alachua County. JA BizTown combines in-class learning with a day-long visit to a simulated town. This popular program allows elementary school students to operate banks, manage restaurants, write checks, and vote for mayor. The program helps students connect the dots...

The Board of Directors of CHW Professional Consultants (CHW), a leading planning + design, surveying + mapping, engineering, landscape architecture, and construction services firm, recently announced key organizational changes to advance strategic growth, taking effect January 1, 2022. Please join CHW in a well-earned congratulations to our two new shareholders Daniel Young, PE, LEED AP,...

Because the science is clear that getting the shot will drastically decrease your chances of getting sick or dying, the County Commission urges residents to get vaccinated and, for those eligible, to receive a booster shot. The County’s program offering $25 gift cards for vaccinated people runs from January 12, through February 28, 2022. The...

The Greater Gainesville Chamber has announced the upcoming launch of Greater Gainesville Young Professionals.! The Greater Gainesville Young Professionals is officially launching on February 3 with an event at Tech Park, next to Hotel Indigo in Celebration Pointe. If you wish to attend, please register.  What to expect The Greater Gainesville Young Professionals is a...

  Alachua County Forever, the County’s environmental land acquisition program, recently closed on the purchase of a 2,274-acre conservation easement from the Hitchcock family. This property, with a long agricultural history, will now be permanently protected from development to help maintain water quality in the Santa Fe River and habitat for wildlife.  The property provides...

RTI Surgical, a global private label OEM company, has announced that the company will spin off its Metals business, creating two independent companies that are focused on the needs of customers and patients in their distinct market segments. Ownership of both companies will be retained by Montagu, a leading private equity firm specialized in finding...

Smartphone apps to track blood alcohol abound, but until now had little evidence to show they help manage drinking in young adults. A new University of Florida study shows that heavy drinkers age 21-25 who weren’t trying to cut back on alcohol reduced their drinking by four and a half drinks per week while using...

On January 14, 2022 at 12 p.m. (noon) an event will be held to honor the life and legacy of the late Judge Stephan P. Mickle by renaming the Alachua County Criminal Courthouse after Judge Mickle. The event is at the Main entrance of the Criminal Courthouse located at 220 S. Main Street, downtown Gainesville.  ...