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Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) has announced plans to dedicate the first hour of each shopping day to senior shoppers, as well as amend store operating hours. Senior Hour Encouragement Dollar General is strongly encouraging that the first hour of operations each day be dedicated solely for the shopping needs of senior customers, who are...

Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) and University Air Center (UAC) are canceling their annual Gator Fly-In and Armed Services Appreciation Day which was scheduled for March 21, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the University Air Center, 4701 NE 40th Terrace in Gainesville, Florida (general aviation entrance off Waldo Road.) “Sadly, this morning we...

With over 500 wins, 14 SEC titles, and more than 20 years of coaching experience under her belt, Becky Burleigh built University of Florida’s women’s soccer program from scratch and grew it to be one of the highest achieving programs in the nation. A lot has changed in the 15 years she’s been head coach...

The Builders Association of North Central Florida (BANCF) announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Danny Raulerson as Executive Officer of the 500+ company member organization.  “Mr. Raulerson comes to us with a strong background in leadership of membership-driven organizations.  The Board of Directors is excited to welcome Danny to the Association and collectively...

By the time China instituted a ban on travel to and from Wuhan City on Jan. 23, most Chinese cities had already received travelers infected with the coronavirus now known as COVID-19, according to a new study that found the Wuhan travel ban may have only delayed the epidemic’s spread by three to five days...

Due to high demand, the popular IdentoGo TSA Pre✓® Mobile RV event is returning again to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV). The event will run from Mon., Apr. 6 – Thurs., Apr. 30, 2020. The Mobile Enrollment Center will be located on the airport property at 3880 NE 39th Ave., Gainesville, Fla., 32609, at the east...

Kyle Cohan searched far and wide before finding a career he truly loves. He spent years working in sales until his wife, Michelle, urged him to do something different. She stumbled upon a business listing for Leonardo’s Pizza Millhopper and suggested they buy it. Only two years after the transition in ownership, Leonardo’s Pizza Millhopper...

A 2018 Florida law restricting opioid prescriptions for acute pain has led to a drop in opioid use, according to a study published by researchers at the University of Florida. UF researchers found the number of new opioid users per month dropped 16 percent immediately after the law was implemented, and the number of new...

JVC Broadcasting, one of America’s largest independent and locally owned broadcast and entertainment companies, has expanded its weekday on-air lineup on Florida Man Radio. Florida Man Radio, heard on 105.5FM and 660AM in Orlando and 104.9FM in Gainesville, keeps nationally syndicated Bubba the Love Sponge® from 6am-10am, moves Attorney Justin Clark’s You Have Power Radio...

Kathey Porter, Director of Small Business and Vendor Diversity Relations for the University of Florida has been appointed to the Board of Directors for Project YouthBuild Gainesville. This program provides vocational training and education, occupational and leadership development to young people who are determined to change their lives. “I am thrilled about this appointment and...