University of Florida Secures Land and Capital Support for Campus in Jacksonville
The University of Florida has announced a major step forward for its planned campus in downtown Jacksonville, following a unanimous vote by the Jacksonville City Council to approve both the transfer of more than 20 acres of land in LaVilla to UF and an additional $50 million in funding to support campus construction. The council’s...
Chiller Body Accepted into UF Innovate
Chiller Body, inventor of the Cooling Hat Insert designed to combat heat stress in work, sports, and outdoor recreation, has officially been accepted into the UF Innovate | Accelerate at The Hub program, a world-class entrepreneurial ecosystem housed at the University of Florida, home of Gatorade’s legendary innovation legacy. With its proven cooling solution, Chiller...
Gainesville’s Emmanuel Garilus Makes History at the Apollo Theater
The City of Gainesville’s One Nation One Project (ONOP) GNV Talent Search Winner Emmanuel Garilus joined the ranks of Ella Fitzgerald, James Brown and Lauryn Hill with a spectacular saxophone performance June 25 that won the 90th season of Amateur Night at the Apollo. This achievement marks the first time in memory a contestant has...
Planning Underway for Third Annual a Very GNV Holiday Parade
Planning is in full swing for the third annual A Very GNV (GEE-en-vee) Holiday Parade, set for Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. The popular event once again will bring music, color and celebration to downtown Gainesville beginning at noon, followed by a holiday dance party, tree lighting at the Thomas Center and carriage rides through the...
SFPD Accepts Law Enforcement Excellence Award
The Santa Fe College Police Department accepted the Rocky Pomerance Award for law enforcement excellence from the Florida Police Chiefs Association during a ceremony Tuesday, June 17, in Miami. The award recognizes agencies who have successfully developed and implemented innovative approaches to policing. It is the second time SFPD has received the award; the previous...
Gainesville Celebrates Renovations to Duval Nature Park
City leaders and area neighbors gathered at Duval Nature Park at 610 NE 24th Street for a ribbon-cutting ceremony June 20, 2025 to mark the completion of renovations that began in early March. Created around the site of a stormwater management facility in 2010, Duval Nature Park features several new improvements while maintaining its original...
Self-Service Kiosks for Vehicle Registration Renewals at Two Publix Locations
Alachua County Tax Collector John Power has announced the launch of a new convenient service for residents: self-service vehicle registration renewal kiosks are now available at two Publix supermarket locations. These easy-to-use kiosks enable customers to renew their vehicle registration in just a few minutes, without an appointment, and without waiting in line. With just...
Machiavellianism Boosts CEO Pay, Study Finds
In an extensive study examining the relationship between personality traits and executive pay, CEOs who exhibit more Machiavellianism, characterized by motivation to achieve personal goals and ‘win’ social interactions, are more likely to have higher total pay and severance pay and to secure higher pay for those on their top management team. Aaron Hill, Ph.D.,...
$25,000 in Grants will Benefit Three Local Nonprofits: The Child Center at SWAG, GROW Hub, and Southern Scholarship Foundation
The Community Foundation of North Central Florida and its third cohort of young philanthropists, the NextGen Changemakers, have announced that $25,000 in grant funding will go to support three local nonprofit organizations: The CHILD Center at SWAG ($15,000), GROW Hub ($5,000), and Southern Scholarship Foundation ($5,000). Eight young leaders graduated from the third cohort in...