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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...

The most advanced robotics lab in the U.S. dedicated to industrialized construction opens its doors this fall semester at the University of Florida, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held today, aimed at three converging challenges: Florida can’t build homes fast enough to stay affordable, an estimated 41% of construction workers will be at or near retirement...

Bagels and Sneakers: See What’s New at Butler There is always something new to discover at Butler Plaza and the shopping center has recently announced two exciting updates to share with our Gainesville community. Jeff’s Bagel Run Celebrates Its Grand Opening Jeff’s Bagel Run joins Butler Esplanade at 3254 SW 35th Blvd., next to 4...

For the third time in as many months, the City of Gainesville has broken ground on a public safety facility. The latest project is the Southwest Public Safety Center, a hurricane-hardened complex under construction near Archer Road and Interstate 75. The center will include a fire station with four engine bays, a dedicated Public Works...

The University of Florida’s Hamilton School for Classical and Civic Education has announced 21 faculty additions for the 2026–27 academic year, including 14 newly hired professors, one visiting professor, one professor of practice, two lecturers, and three previously announced professors who are arriving on campus this year. The appointments bring wide-ranging expertise in philosophy, political...