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Karina Brez Jewelry has announced a retail milestone in the brand’s continued growth with the appointment of acclaimed interior designer William Peacock to lead the design of its upcoming flagship boutique at the World Equestrian Center. Set within one of the most prestigious equestrian destinations in the United States, the new boutique will introduce an...

Ask Eric Estevez, the City of Gainesville’s new economic mobility program manager, to define economic mobility and he replies: “It means opportunity for all – a key issue that America stands for. I want to see more families from neighborhoods suffering from economic challenges be better off.” Helping residents in underserved areas climb the economic...

Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen celebrated its grand opening with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Greater Gainesville Chamber, marking the restaurant’s highly anticipated debut at Butler Shopping Center.  “This location will be the largest Cheddar’s location in company history”, says Jared Willett, Hospitality Manager of Cheddar’s Gainesville Location. Now open at 3989 Plaza Boulevard in...

“Welcome to your City Hall Plaza,” said Gainesville Mayor Harvey L. Ward as he greeted a large crowd of neighbors, community leaders and city staff gathered May 8 at the official reopening of the civic courtyard. “Today is about how a city creates space for all of us to come together. This is a place...

The City of Gainesville’s Fleet Management division, within the Transportation Department, has earned national recognition for operational excellence, receiving one of the industry’s most competitive honors: placement among the 2026 “100 Best Fleets in the Americas” by NAFA Fleet Management Association. NAFA recognizes top-performing public fleet operations across North America, evaluating agencies on metrics including...

Filling a growing need in north central Florida and the state for certified healthcare specialists, Santa Fe College (SF) has announced the launch of its new Radiation Therapy Specialist program to the course offerings in SF Allied Health. The specialization is designed to prepare students for rewarding careers in the rapidly growing field of cancer...

HCA Florida Healthcare has announced that HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital is now open to patients, marking a major milestone in expanding access to advanced, patient-centered healthcare in Gainesville and the surrounding region. The 90-bed, full-service medical and surgical hospital is designed to meet the growing healthcare needs of North Central Florida. Purpose-built with patients and...

Chris Malachowsky, a cofounder of NVIDIA, UF alumnus and the namesake for Malachowsky Hall, delivered the keynote speech at the 2026 University-Wide Commencement Ceremony held May 1 at Steve Spurrier-Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Here are his remarks as prepared for delivery.  Thank you for that kind introduction.  President Landry, members of the...

Consumer sentiment among Floridians declined for the second consecutive month, falling 3.5 points in April, to 74.6, from a revised figure of 78.1 in March. Similarly, national sentiment declined 3.5 points over the month. “The decline in sentiment is not unexpected, as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has triggered a global energy shock....

Nearly 1,000 people move to Florida each day according to University of Florida’s Bureau of Economic and Business Research, accelerating development that is reshaping communities and placing growing demands on the state’s natural resources and ecosystems.  At UF’s Department of Urban and Regional Planning, the next generation of planners and community leaders is learning to...