United Way North Central Florida Awards Two $20,000 Grants to Support Financial Security Throughout North Central Florida
United Way North Central Florida (UWNCFL) has announced the awarding of two separate Grants, one $20,000 Grant to Peaceful Paths, and another $20,000 Grant to Partnership for Strong Families. This investment is focused on ensuring financial security for residents in the North Central Florida region, specifically ALICE® (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households. Peaceful Paths...
Ocala Metro CEP Earns National Award of Excellence for Weekly Buzz Video Series
The Ocala Metro Chamber & Economic Partnership (CEP) has been recognized nationally by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE), receiving an Award of Excellence in the 2026 Awards for Communications Excellence competition for its Weekly Buzz video series. The Award of Excellence represents one of only 12 top honors presented nationwide in this...
Alachua County Tax Collector's Office Receives 2026 Sterling Sustained Excellence Award
The Sterling Council has announced that the Alachua County Tax Collector’s Office, led by Tax Collector John Power, has been awarded the 2026 Sterling Sustained Excellence Award, recognizing the organization as one of the highest-performing public agencies in Florida and the Southeast. This prestigious honor is reserved for organizations that have previously earned a Sterling...
UF Marks America’s 250th Anniversary With Panel, 250 Bash and Fanfares & Fireworks
The University of Florida invites the campus and community to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary through three special events. The panel will be hosted by the Office of Public Policy Events and sponsored by the Bob Graham Center for Public Service, the Hamilton School for Classical and Civic Education, and the Levin College of Law. As...
Vendors Invited to Participate in Annual Disability Awareness Expo
The Alachua County Equal Opportunity Office is seeking vendors for the annual Disability Awareness Expo, scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Jr. Multipurpose Center (1028 NE 14th St., Gainesville). Vendors can apply by filling out an online form. The registration deadline is July 17,...
The Streatery Construction Hits Major Milestone
Construction of The Streatery in downtown Gainesville has reached a significant milestone, with brick paver installation now underway and the project’s first phase on SW Second Street scheduled to reopen by the end of June. Since construction began in April, crews have completed underground stormwater improvements, asphalt paving and the concrete base that will support...
MARS Company Introduces M3 Cloud
MARS Company, a leader in water meter testing solutions and meter performance analytics, has announced M3 Cloud, an optional analytics and reporting enhancement designed to extend the value of the M3 platform by making meter test data easier to review, share, and apply across utility operations. Utilities and municipalities rely on meter testing to support...
Advita Ortho Highlights New Research on AI-Generated Shoulder Digital Twins and Surgical Navigation at CAOS 2026
Advita Ortho, a global medical technology leader, has announced the presentation of nine scientific studies at the 26th Annual Meeting of the International Society for Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery (CAOS), highlighting new research on AI-generated shoulder digital twins, automated planning and surgical navigation across shoulder, knee and ankle procedures. Advita Ortho highlights new research on...