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The City of Gainesville Transportation Department has announced a number of changes to its Regional Transit System (RTS) bus services aimed at managing budget constraints linked to reductions in federal, state and local funding as well as abnormally high increases in operating costs over the past three years. Although passenger counts are moving steadily back...

The University of Florida is hosting a free debate titled “Cancel Culture: The U.S. Federal Government Has a Duty to Regulate and, If Necessary, Ban Social Media Platforms That Allow the Spread of Harmful Misinformation” at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30 in the Reitz Union Auditorium. The event will be led by the UF Office...

Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) and University Air Center have partnered with BETA Technologies, an electric aerospace company based in Burlington, Vermont, to install electric aircraft and vehicle charging infrastructure. With this installation, GNV has become one of Florida’s earliest airports to undertake this utility upgrade and join BETA’s growing network of aircraft chargers in the...

The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners has announced the launch of Forward Focus: Eastern Alachua County, a three-year initiative to enhance quality of life, boost economic opportunities and address community needs in the eastern part of the county. To kick off this important project, a community input session will be held on Thursday, Oct....

This fundraising event will be an opportunity for community members to meet the Foundation staff, talk with board members, and learn about the Foundation programs: Senior Scholarships, Take Stock in Children, and Catalyst for Change. Guest Waiter Night is open to the public. Tickets are presale and anyone interested in attending can provide a $25...

RTI Surgical, a leading CDMO pushing the boundaries of innovation and tissue engineering to meet patient needs in regenerative medicine, has announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Collagen Solutions, a premier global supplier of engineered medical-grade collagen and xenograft tissue with applications in cardiac, sports medicine and orthopedics. The acquisition further expands...

es Moore & Company has announced the launch of the firm’s Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit Services line. Led by chief innovation officer Lucia Valenzuela, the team will specialize in guiding companies through the often-complex process of qualifying for and claiming these credits.  “Many companies underestimate the significant tax savings they can achieve through...

The Alachua County Public Works Department has announced the completion of 10 new Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) at key pedestrian crosswalks, aimed at improving safety for both pedestrians and cyclists. Installed at five strategic locations, RRFBs are designed to alert motorists when pedestrians or bicyclists are about to enter a crosswalk. Under Florida state...

The City of Gainesville’s One Nation One Project (ONOP) GNV Talent Search Winner Emmanuel Garilus, a dazzling saxophone player, has taken his talent to new heights – winning two rounds of the nation’s longest-running talent competition, Amateur Night at the Apollo. He will return to Harlem’s legendary Apollo Theater for the Nov. 13 semifinal round...

The University of Florida Homecoming & Gator Growl will take place Friday, Oct. 18, at the Exactech Arena Stephen C. O’Connell Center with doors opening at 6 p.m. Dustin Lynch will headline this year’s Gator Growl. Student and public tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at www.gatorgrowl.org or at the O’Connell Center...