James Moore Announces Promotions at All Offices
James Moore & Company has announced the following firm wide promotions effective July 1. Taylor Adams, CPA, has been promoted to Audit Senior Manager at the Gainesville office. Taylor joined the firm in 2021 and earned her Master of Accountancy and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Auburn University. Chantelle Davis has been promoted...
Newberry Fire Department Launches Knox Box Rapid Entry Program
The Newberry Fire Department has announced the Knox Box Rapid Entry System, a secure emergency access solution is now available to the community. The fire department encourages its use—particularly for commercial properties, gated residences, and private homes where medical calls are frequent. The Knox Box is a nationally recognized program that enables first responders to...
University of Florida Research Spending at Record $1.33 Billion for FY2025, New Awards at $1.2 Billion
University of Florida faculty conducted a record $1.33 billion in research in fiscal year 2025, advancing new medical treatments, supporting Florida’s farmers and helping to grow statewide industries such as aerospace and semiconductors. “This new record sends an unmistakable signal that the University of Florida’s research enterprise is a rock-solid powerhouse, and the important work...
UF’s Annual Fundraising Soars to $560 Million
The University of Florida had one of its best fundraising years ever during the 2025 fiscal year, bringing in more than $560 million in new gifts and commitments for UF’s second-highest annual fundraising total on record. This is just the sixth time in university history that private contributions topped $500 million in a single year...
Alachua County Ranks Fifth in Florida for Recycling
Alachua County ranked fifth out of Florida’s 67 counties for recycling in 2024, according to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (FDEP) annual recycling report. The county achieved an overall recycling rate of 67%, improving from its No. 6 ranking the previous year. Palm Beach County led the state for the third consecutive year with...
Gainesville, Community Partners Celebrate East Gainesville Milestone
A new intersection in east Gainesville is more than a network of streets, sidewalks, curbs and concrete as speakers noted at a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new roadway and infrastructure system at the Eastside Health and Economic Development Initiative (EHEDI) at Cornerstone. “Today, we recognize not just the completion of infrastructure but the continuation...
GRU Wins Award for Best-Tasting Water
GRU has announced that the Murphree Water Treatment Plant has earned three industry awards, recognizing its excellence in water quality, operations and professionalism. On May 15, the plant earned first place in the Best Tasting Drinking Water Competition hosted by the Florida Section of the American Water Works Association (FSAWWA) Region XI. The event, held...
Florida's CHOICE Act Boosts Employer Enforcement of Noncompete Restrictions
The CHOICE Act, or the Florida Contracts Honoring Opportunity, Investment, Confidentiality and Economic Growth Act, was passed by state lawmakers on April 24 to expand the permissible length of some noncompete agreements to four years and mandate the issuance of preliminary injunctions, among other employer friendly provisions. The new law took effect on July 1,...
This Hurricane Season, Get Prepared and Breathe a Little Easier
The 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season is here. Are you ready? The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting an “above normal” Atlantic Hurricane Season this year. That means we can expect 13-19 named storms between today and November 30, with 3-5 likely to be major hurricanes. Forecasters have 60% confidence in these ranges. You may...