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Two of the nation’s most respected research institutions have closed their transaction that adds a Florida powerhouse meant to accelerate the pace of biomedical discoveries that benefit patients. Effective April 2, the Florida campus of Scripps Research is integrated with and will now be part of the University of Florida’s academic health center as UF...

U.S. News & World Report recognized dozens of University of Florida graduate programs as among the best in the country, continuing the university’s strong showing after a banner year in the rankings and celebrating the university’s excellence in teaching and research across individual colleges. Broadly, 28 programs across 11 colleges were recognized among the top...

Butler Enterprises has announced  that Aspen Dental officially opened its doors in the brand-new Omni Building at Butler Plaza. Aspen Dental offers patient-friendly programs and services that make it easier for patients to get the dental care they need with personalized treatment within a safe and clean environment. The Aspen Dental network includes more than...

The University of Florida Board of Trustees voted unanimously to select executive search firm SP&A Executive Search to lead the nationwide search for UF’s next president. The vote means the board will negotiate a contract with SP&A. The firm will not be retained until after the presidential search committee is announced, which is expected within...

The Orlando-based Foxtail Coffee Co. opened its newest location at Butler Town Center. The coffee shop serves various espresso drinks, cold brew coffee, teas, and delicious treats. Patrons will enjoy sipping coffee in the cozy ambiance of leather sofas tucked in the corner next to an original mural painted by local artists or on the...

Exactech, a developer and producer of innovative implants, instrumentation, and smart technologies for joint replacement surgery, has announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued U.S. Patent #11,278,338 for the Newton™ Knee, a dynamic platform of cutting-edge technology used with forward-thinking implants that are designed to provide optimal balance in a...

The City of Gainesville Department of Transportation has been awarded $10.6 million in grant funds from the Federal Transit Administration. The FTA announced the award of $409 million for 70 transportation projects in 39 states. Only two Florida municipalities were among the list of recipients – Gainesville and Pinellas County. Of the total award, $6.6...

TempForce Gainesville has established itself as the go-to staffing and recruiting office in the region for the past 37 years. Known for consistently supporting the area’s most well-known companies and matching them with highly motivated job seekers, the TempForce office is revamping its presence. Under the continuing ownership of Carolynn Buchanan, the office has transitioned...

In its latest step to promote artificial intelligence (AI) and data science and integrate AI across the curriculum, the University of Florida has announced it will create an Artificial Intelligence Academic Initiative Center. The new center, led by Associate Provost for Strategic Initiatives David Reed, will be the campus focal point for academic activity at...

​The Alachua County Arts Council has announced the first annual Artists Conference for County artists has been rescheduled to Friday, May 6, 2022. The conference was previously postponed due to the highly contagious Omicron variant. Attendees can join either virtually or in person. This year’s conference is free to all attendees. Those interested in arts...