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​In recognition of the rising food insecurity facing thousands of residents across our community due to the ongoing federal government shutdown and the interruption of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, the Alachua County Commission is taking action to provide support. During Tuesday’s meeting, the commission approved a combined $200,000 to support local families in...

The Gainesville City Commission approved allocating $100,000 at its Nov. 6 meeting to Bread of the Mighty Food Bank, a regional food distribution hub serving Alachua County and surrounding areas.  The support comes as the ongoing federal government shutdown has interrupted Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for low-income families. “We have about 12,000 residents...

Alachua County has announced that it has secured the 2027 World Masters Athletics (WMA) Indoor Championships to be held at the Alachua County Sports and Events Center and West End Park. Building on the success of the 2025 championships, this prestigious international event will once again bring elite masters athletes and visitors from around the...

Advita Ortho, LLC, has announced its official launch as a global medical device company dedicated to advancing patients’ lives through innovative orthopedic solutions. With a mission to empower surgeons and improve patient outcomes, Advita will deliver high-quality implants and a comprehensive suite of integrated surgical technologies powered by data, artificial intelligence and machine learning. The...

Pepper’s Mexican Grill & Cantina has expanded their business within Gainesville and opened their second location in Butler Plaza, taking over the space next to Jeremiah’s Italian Ice, at 3236 SW 35th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608. Pepper’s Mexican Grill hours of operations are Monday – Thursday from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Friday – Saturday...

Alachua County invites residents to a climate festival celebrating the completion of the county’s Climate Action Plan (CAP), an important milestone that reflects the community’s commitment to planning, protecting our roots and resources and pollinating solutions to safeguard our wellbeing and prosper in a changing climate. The CAP was developed in response to the 2024...

First Federal Bank is expanding; the newest full-service banking center is coming to Starke, FL. This marks the 27th full service banking center, joining branches in Gainesville, Ocala, Lake City, and Jacksonville.  This new location will leverage the strong position First Federal Bank has with both mortgage services and small business lending in the Bradford...

Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR) and Gainesville Police Department (GPD) are emphasizing the importance of pedestrian safety as part of the City of Gainesville’s Vision Zero initiative, which aims to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries. Halloween is one of the most dangerous nights of the year for pedestrians, especially children who trick-or-treat in neighborhoods...

Infotech, a leader in infrastructure construction software solutions, has announced the acquisition of Workflow Manager, a planning and project delivery software application for transportation agencies and the consultants who serve them. Infotech’s acquisition of Workflow Manager pre-construction project management tool enables the company to deliver the civil construction industry’s first platform for end-to-end project lifecycle...

SouthState Bank Corporation has announced that Ben Sasse has been appointed to the board of directors of both the company and its bank subsidiary, SouthState Bank, N.A.  Ben Sasse has joined the SouthState Board of Directors. Sasse, 53, currently serves as president emeritus and professor in the Hamilton School at the University of Florida in...