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UF researchers are part of a transnational team of scientists who have been investigating the potential toxicity of silver nanowires, a material being used to develop flexible next- generation touchscreens and computer device displays. Their findings may lead to safer touchscreens. An unexpected ability of cells to bend metal determines the safety of silver nanowires...

United Way of North Central Florida (UWNCFL)’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program had another record-breaking year, with a total community impact of $4,110,913. This year UWNCFL’s VITA program filed 2,416 returns which refunded $2,712,113 to the community and saved taxpayers $659,568 in filing fees. Furthermore, through the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), taxpayers were...

With a low vacancy rate and rental properties comprising more than 40 percent of all homes in the region (higher than the national average of 36 percent) the region – like many in the U.S., is dealing with challenging market trends. After launching in NYC, UpTop is now expanding into Gainesville, where rental prices are...

UF Health researchers sifting through millions of electronic health records found evidence that nine drugs already being used to treat other health conditions may also have the potential to improve cancer survival. The researchers hope that with additional study, some of these drugs — currently used to treat noncancerous health conditions such as high cholesterol,...

Florida Farm Bureau will hold its state Young Farmers and Ranchers Leadership Conference, themed “Ready. Set. Grow!” at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort, July 12-14, 2019.    More than 300 young farmers and ranchers will attend informative breakout sessions on current agricultural issues and learn how to promote agriculture in their own communities. “We are...

ALACHUA The City of Alachua will hold its 20th Annual Fourth of July Celebration on July 4, 2019 at the Hal Brady Recreation Complex.  The event will begin at 3 p.m. and last through 10 p.m., with fireworks at 9:30.   Dubbed “The Largest Small Town Fireworks Display in America,”  the annual event draws more than...

Americans for the Arts has honored GNV URBAN ART LLC among 50 outstanding public arts projects created in 2018 through the Public Art Network Year in Review program, the only national program that specifically recognizes the most compelling public art. Chosen by public art experts, the roster of selected projects was unveiled at Americans for...

University of Florida Health forensic medicine director Bruce Goldberger, Ph.D., has been named to a White House committee whose members will identify and respond to new drug threats nationwide. Goldberger joins experts in law and drug enforcement, public health and addiction on the Emerging Threats Committee formed by the Office of National Drug Control Policy....

Crescent Sky Real Estate Partners has announced the purchase of the Villas at Aston Square and the Villas at High Springs, a 17 building multifamily portfolio located in Gainesville. The acquired properties are located near the University of Florida campus, the state’s largest University. According to 2018 census estimates, the Gainesville MSA population has grown...

JVC Media of Florida, one of the leading independent and locally owned radio broadcasters in the country, has announced it will be bringing the biggest hits of the 60’s and 70’s back to North Central Florida radio with the launch of True Oldies Y100.1 (WXUS-HD2).   The new True Oldies Y100.1 will introduce itself to Ocala,...