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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...

Five specialties at the University of Florida Health Shands Children’s Hospital were ranked among the best in the nation today (Oct. 8) in the latest U.S. News & World Report survey of pediatric hospitals across the United States. UF Health remains a top Florida and regional pediatric hospital, reflecting the excellence and commitment to outstanding...

Alachua County is calling on civic-minded individuals to step up and serve on its advisory boards. This is your chance to be a voice for the future of your community and help guide decisions that shape the county’s policies and initiatives. The Alachua County Commission depends on these volunteer-led advisory boards to provide valuable insight...

Named after Dr. James Robert Cade, the lead inventor of Gatorade, the annual Cade Prize for Inventivity celebrates and rewards early-stage companies with great ideas and commercial potential. On Wednesday, September 25, fifteen finalist teams traveled from six states to gather at the Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention for the final rounds of judging...

Hello Neighbor has partnered with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) on a new pilot program called the Coalition of Welcoming. Through this partnership, 10 grassroots nonprofit organizations, who are members of the Hello Neighbor Network, a program powered by Hello Neighbor, are welcoming refugee arrivals in...

The College Board has announced that Eastside High School has been named to the 2024 Platinum AP (Advanced Placement) Honor Roll. On its website, the College Board, which administers the AP program, says the Honor Roll program “recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results for students while broadening access.” Schools can earn the recognition...

Retired basketball star, media personality and businessman Shaquille O’Neal has been named the grand marshal of the City of Gainesville’s 2024 A Very GNV Holiday Parade. O’Neal is one of the most famous basketball players in the world, racking up four National Basketball Association (NBA) championships, an Olympic gold medal, and a 2016 induction into...

A Plus Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, a provider of emergency heating and cooling services in Gainesville, is dedicated to navigating the upcoming shift in the HVAC industry with a commitment to eco-friendly practices and superior customer care. As the industry gears up for significant changes mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), A Plus Air...