UF Health Cancer Institute Again Recognized as a State Cancer Center of Excellence
The University of Florida Health Cancer Institute has once again been recognized as a Cancer Center of Excellence by Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Health. The UF Health Cancer Institute is one of six centers in the state to hold the designation, which includes the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute in Jacksonville....
County Seeks Advisory Board Volunteers
Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity that allows you to give back to your community and participate in your county’s decision-making process? Serving on an Alachua County advisory board offers you this chance. The Alachua County Commission relies on input from these boards to make informed decisions and set policies. Over 250 citizens serve...
Black History Month 2026
The City of Gainesville observes Black History Month with a showcase of performances and remembrance events at several city-owned venues. Events are free and open to the public. Black History Month is a month-long celebration of the achievements and cultural recognition of African Americans, from the early days of the Abolitionist movements, Reconstruction, the Harlem...
World Equestrian Center - Ocala, Unveils the Equestrian Manor
World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) has officially opened The Equestrian Manor, a landmark addition that expands the resort destination’s ability to host meetings, conferences, weddings, and large-scale events. Spanning more than 300,000 square feet of purpose-built indoor and outdoor space, the venue enhances WEC’s group offerings with a range of settings to accommodate intimate...
Captain D's Expands Florida Footprint With New Location in Gainesville
Captain D’s, the nation’s leading fast-casual seafood restaurant, has opened a new location in Gainesville, Florida, at 209 NW 75th Street in the Tower Center Shopping Mall, just off the bustling Newberry Street area. The 2,172-square-foot restaurant occupies prime end-cap real estate, a format that delivers strong benefits for Captain D’s. The well-positioned site features...
City Commission Approves $1.4m For Heartwood Affordable Housing
The Gainesville City Commission has voted to allocate $1.4 million for the construction of new affordable housing in the Heartwood community off Southeast Eighth Avenue. The funding would come from the Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area (GCRA), the city’s economic development department that is funded by both the City of Gainesville and Alachua County. The city...
Alachua County Launches New Mobile App for Residents
Alachua County has launched My Alachua County, a new mobile app that delivers timely notifications and information on county services straight to your phone, strengthening our commitment to finding new and effective ways to communicate with residents. Available for download on both the Apple App Store and Google Play, the free app provides mobile access...