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While working at Bentley, Meagan Anderson loved to watch the finishing touches that went into each luxury car. Those finishing touches, even those that weren’t seen by the buyer, were what made a Bentley so special to her. Her passion didn’t come from collecting vehicles or learning the secrets behind these cars. What appealed to...

Locally-owned Roots Salon is set to join Tioga Town Center, offering a variety of hair services and products in a modern, natural atmosphere. Their new 1,014 square foot space will be located at 13085 SW 1st Lane, Suite 60, Newberry, FL 32669 and is on track to open late 2021 – early 2022. Founded on...

Evren Technologies, Inc. has announced that its non-invasive Phoenix® earbud device received Breakthrough Device Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). 7.5 million Americans seek treatment for PTSD every year and the rates tripled during the COVID shutdown. The current standard of care also leaves a...

Top brain cancer researchers and University of Florida leaders recently unveiled a new, world-class neuro-oncology laboratory at UF’s Basic Science Building. The new facility, named the Adam Michael Rosen Neuro-Oncology Laboratories, provides an innovative workspace and the best and latest equipment to the team of Duane Mitchell, M.D., Ph.D., co-director of UF’s Preston A. Wells...

The growing North Central Florida Airport unveiled its two-gate, 15,200-square foot expansion featuring a variety of passenger amenities and conveniences Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) gathered with dignitaries, community leaders, well-wishers and staff to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for its 15,200 square foot, two-gate passenger terminal expansion and improvement project, less than two years after...

Alachua County Fire Rescue has announced the selection of Jen Grice as Alachua County’s next Emergency Management Director.  Mrs. Grice has served the citizens of Alachua County since 2013, most recently as our Acting Director of Emergency Management.  Mrs. Grice holds a Bachelor of Arts from Tulane University, a Master of Public Health from Drexel...

No other Florida hospital has as many adult and pediatric specialties ranked among the nation’s best as University of Florida Health Shands Hospital, with the U.S. News & World Report 2021-22 Best Hospitals survey recently released again reflecting the health system’s stature as a longstanding leader in Florida and regional health care. The news comes...

The votes are cast, and “Our Town” has the results. With more than 18,000 votes in over 250 categories, the people have spoken. This year, two Butler businesses have taken home the crown for the Best of “Our Town” Awards! Customize your seafood experience at Mr. & Mrs. Crab and enjoy seafood boils your way....

In a move designed to marry the clinical and educational expertise of the state’s flagship university with one of the world’s premier biomedical research enterprises, the University of Florida and Scripps Research have announced they are in talks to integrate the Florida-based branch of Scripps Research with the research arm of UF’s academic health center....

Our city has benefited from its share of entrepreneurs that have made Gainesville what it is today. It’s easy to look at some of the local businesses and feel envious of where they are now. But as we often hear on the WHOA GNV podcast, entrepreneurship doesn’t always come easy. In the latest mastermind episode,...