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A New Norman Scorpio has reached a major milestone in the renovation to the UF College of Education’s historic home – Norman Hall. Floors one, two and three have been completely renovated and classes and administration have returned home after relocating approximately 12 months ago. Areas of the building are nearly unrecognizable, thanks to the...

CareerSource North Central Florida Executive Director Frank Avery has announced that the Alachua and Bradford County unemployment rate was 3.3% in August, according to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. The regional labor force was 147,497, up 1,997 available workers over the past year. In August, CareerSource NCFL assisted 372 businesses in hiring for 705...

The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) has recognized Alachua County with the 2019 Certificate of Excellence in Performance Management. The Certificate of Excellence was presented to the Commission Chair at the County Commission Regular Meeting on Tuesday, September 24, 2019. It is awarded to those agencies who attain the highest standards in performance management, leadership,...

The Gainesville City Commission is pleased to receive applications for consideration to the following boards/committees. Applications from previous application cycles will not be considered; all applicants must submit an application during the current cycle.  For information, please contact the Office of the Clerk of the Commission in person (City Hall, 200 E. University Ave., first...

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (“Cracker Barrel” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CBRL) has acquired Maple Street Biscuit Company in an all-cash transaction for $36 million.  Maple Street Biscuit Company was founded by Scott Moore and Gus Evans in Jacksonville, FL in 2012. It currently has 28 company-owned and five franchised fast casual locations across...

Meridian recently announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Don Savoie as President and Chief Executive Officer of Meridian effective January 1, 2020.  Maggie Labarta PhD, current President and CEO stated, “As I wrap up 37 years, and 19 as CEO, I am more certain than ever that our mission is our strength.  As...

Local Club Kids from the Boys and Girls Club of Alachua County, community leaders, elected officials and the media joined Club and Cox leadership in unveiling a new Innovation Lab at the Club on NW 51st Street in Gainesville.  Through a partnership with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America, Cox provided a grant to...

The Drotos Ryals Team of Colliers International in Gainesville has facilitated the sale and lease of a 9,101-square-foot building in the Grove Street submarket, located at 219 NW 8th Avenue. The building previously housed Walker Furniture, Inc. The five-year lease will support the opening of The Hatchetbury, Gainesville’s first recreational axe throwing business. Dan Drotos,...

Traci Spray d’Auguste has been appointed chief operating officer for UF Health Shands, with responsibility for the operations of the Gainesville hospitals and hospital-based programs. D’Auguste will provide operational leadership and guidance to ensure accountability and performance across the organization in the COO position. She will begin her new role on Dec. 16. “We are...

The North Central Florida Alliance for the Homeless and Hungry will be participating in the ninth annual World Homeless Day, which is today, October 10. According to their website, World Homeless Day’s purpose is to “draw attention to homeless people’s needs locally and provide opportunities for the community to get involved in responding to homelessness.”...