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Alachua-based RTI Surgical, Inc., a global surgical implant company, recently signed an agreement to acquire Zyga Technology, Inc. Zyga Technology is a leading spine-focused medical device company that develops and produces innovative minimally invasive devices to treat underserved conditions of the lumbar spine. Zyga Technology’s primary product is the SImmetry® Sacroiliac Joint Fusion System. “Acquiring...

Aspergillus mold spores are continuously inhaled, which live both indoors and outdoors, without becoming ill. But for people with a weakened immune system, a fungal infection caused by the spores could be fatal. The deadly fungus will soon face a new weapon in the researcher’s arsenal — a computer algorithm that could help scientists better...

Cox Communications’ commitment to give back to the communities it serves was evident again in 2017, as the company gave approximately $400,000 in cash and in-kind donations to non-profits, charities and government organizations in Central Florida. “It is Cox’s culture to give back to the communities we serve,” said Kevin Monroe, market vice president for...

Liberty Health Sciences Inc. announced that it has entered into a binding term sheet to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of 242 Cannabis Canada Ltd. whose wholly-owned subsidiary 242 Cannabis, LLC, has agreed to purchase a 387 acre parcel of land in Gainesville, Florida. The Property includes over 200,000 square feet of...

For University of Florida researcher William Hauswirth, Ph.D., a decades-long effort to bring sight to patients who have a genetic form of vision loss ended in success recently. A gene therapy developed in part by Hauswirth to treat an eye disease that causes severe vision loss won final approval from U.S. Food and Drug Administration...

University of Florida neuroscientists have validated a potential pathway to halt the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, a debilitating neurodegenerative disorder that affects millions of Americans and is the most common cause of dementia. The investigators made the finding while studying the toxicity of products that result from abnormal protein processing in the brain. A wide...

Alachua County is facing a challenging flu season. UF Health reports they are seeing large numbers of patients with flu-like symptoms. Given the high volume of patients relying on the E.R.s, there may be extended wait times for those who are not in critical condition. Where to seek help? If you feel unwell, please contact...

Celebration Pointe, located at the intersection of  I-75 and Archer Road in Gainesville, announced Nike Factory Store as its newest anchor tenant. “Nike’s addition to the development will not only add to the retail offer, but will also enrich the overall experience for our guests, our residents and the many office workers in the development’s...

Walmart and Sam’s Club associates helped “put the money where the miracles are” with a combined fundraising effort raising $379,220 for UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital in Gainesville following the annual Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals campaign. The fundraising efforts were part of a broader national effort that raised more than $35 million in support of...

Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) residential and commercial electric customers may see rate relief due to the biomass facility buyout and might have utility provider choice if electricity freedom comes to Florida.  Here is a review of what it may mean to you. What Is GRU? GRU is a comprehensive utility service provider owned by the...