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Meridian Healthcare has announced a 10th Annual Steps to Wellness Luncheon, a special milestone event that will celebrate both a decade of Steps to Wellness and more than 50 years of Meridian Healthcare serving North Central Florida. The fundraiser luncheon will be held on September 10, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the...

The Gainesville City Commission’s General Policy Committee has approved a new $500,000 grant program to help businesses and property owners make improvements that complement the city’s redevelopment of The Streatery in downtown Gainesville. The Streatery Improvement Grant program will provide up to $50,000 per business address for public-facing improvements within an area generally bounded by...

King Risk Partners has announced significant gains in the 2026 Business Insurance Broker Profiles and Rankings Report, reflecting the company’s continued expansion, disciplined growth strategy, and commitment to delivering greater value to clients. Based on 2025 performance, King Risk Partners ranked fourth among the fastest-growing insurance brokers in the United States. The firm also advanced...

Alachua County recognizes five county leaders who will be serving in leadership and advisory roles with the National Association of Counties (NACo), bringing their expertise to national discussions on human services, transportation, public safety, agriculture and other issues affecting communities across the country. Florida’s 67 counties had 24 leadership appointments, seven of which were from...

The Alachua County Environmental Protection Department invites residents to attend a free workshop focused on saving money, conserving natural resources and improving their homes and landscapes on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026. The workshop is free, open to the public and will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the main meeting room at...

The City of Gainesville has commissioned local artist Sarah Hinds to create “Common Light,” a public artwork for the Public Art Fencing Project at the new Gainesville Police Department (GPD) Property and Evidence Building. “Common Light” was selected through a competitive qualifications-based process following review by the Gainesville Art in Public Places Trust, input from...

The Alachua County Reads (ACR) collaborative continues its countywide effort to improve literacy for residents of all ages. The Virtual Literacy Hub at www.alachuacountyreads.org launched on Aug. 1, 2026, and programming across community-based partners and the Alachua County Public Schools is expanding to meet intervention and instructional support priorities. The ACR initiative traces back to...

Leadership advisor, business strategist, keynote speaker, and author John Spence has been named the 2026 Thinkers360 Thought Leader of the Year, the premier individual honor in the Personal Excellence category of the Thinkers360 Annual Awards. The award recognizes individuals whose work demonstrates exceptional expertise, original insight, professional influence, and meaningful real-world impact.  Thinkers360, the world’s...

As Alachua County Public Schools prepare to welcome students and teachers back for a new school year, The Education Foundation of Alachua County recognizes the continued generosity of First Federal Foundation, whose $10,700 investment in 2026 is supporting students, families, and educators across Alachua County.  Through grants awarded during 2026, First Federal Foundation invested $10,700...

Consumer sentiment in Florida declined for the fifth consecutive month in July, falling 2.1 points to 69.3 from a revised figure of 71.4 in June. In contrast, national consumer sentiment increased. “With July’s decline, consumer sentiment has reached its lowest reading since December 2023, following five consecutive months of deterioration. The last time confidence declined...