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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...

Sixteen-year-old Abhith Kasala has been too busy to schedule a test for his driver’s license lately. Instead he’s been preparing the presentation he made at a United Nations Science Summit in New York City at the end of September. According to its website, “the Science Summit serves as a dynamic platform for showcasing cutting-edge research,...

Consumer sentiment among Floridians rose for the fourth consecutive month in September to 78.3 points, up 1.6 points from a revised figure of 76.7 in August. At the same time, national consumer sentiment also rose over 2 points for the second straight month.  Floridians’ increasing optimism in September is primarily driven by their positive views...

Exactech, a global medical technology leader, has announced the successful completion of the first ankle replacement surgeries using its new Vantage® Ankle 3D and 3D+ tibial implants. James Lachman, MD, of St. Luke’s University Health Network, performed the first ankle procedure last week in Easton, Penn. “It is exciting to be the first to implant...

Ed Daech has been promoted to the new system-level role of chief human resources officer for the UF Health clinical enterprise, effective Oct. 1. In this position, Daech will serve as an integral member of the executive leadership team, responsible for shaping and executing forward-thinking human resources strategies that drive organizational success in a highly...

Regular yard waste size and weight restrictions are waived. As people begin cleaning up from Hurricane Helene, there are some important guidelines on how to place your debris for pickup. Important note: This information is only for areas in unincorporated Alachua County. If you live in one of the municipalities in the county, please contact...

ATTOM, a leading curator of land, property data, and real estate analytics, has released its second-quarter 2024 U.S. Home Flipping Report showing that 79,540 single-family homes and condominiums in the United States were flipped in the second quarter. Those transactions represented 7.5 percent, or one of every 13 home sales, nationwide during the months running...

The City of Gainesville’s Regional Transit System (RTS) is improving 100 city bus stops to make public transportation more comfortable and convenient for all neighbors. This extended project, which is budgeted at $1,990,569, is funded through grants from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). Providing a safe and convenient transportation...

Fans have a chance to share a laugh with award-winning author, David Sedaris, in-person, Wednesday, October 9th at the Phillips Center in Gainesville. Book signings will precede and follow the author’s reading. David Sedaris will catch you off guard with his irreverent laugh-out-loud storytelling. His humor is often autobiographical and self-deprecating, delivered in a distinctively...

Butler Enterprises will host the Fourth Annual International Car Show on Saturday, October 26th from 9 AM to 12 PM at Butler Town Center. The show will feature a stunning collection of vehicles spanning decades, from beloved brands like Mercedes, Audi, Ford, Ducati, and Harley-Davidson; all makes and models are welcome to participate. All financial...