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› As UF Health Shands turns 60, challenges ahead
On Oct. 20, 1958, UF Teaching Hospital opened its doors, the vision of former Gainesville City Council member and Florida Sen. William A. Shands, who pushed for funding for a teaching hospital — which now bears his name — to serve the state and Gainesville community.
› Boynton investing $1.3M to make park safer, but some are skeptical
Boynton Beach will install new security features during its major renovation of Sara Sims Park to help residents feel safer in the crime-ridden area. The city broke ground on the $1.3 million project on Wednesday, beginning underground work, demolishing the restrooms and taking out vegetation, said city engineer Gary Dunmyer.
› Broward County's 954 area code ranks near top for most robocalls in the nation
If you have a 954 area code, you're getting more robocalls than most people in the nation. That Broward County area code ranked near the top of YouMail's September Robocall List. A staggering 4.4 billion robocalls were made in September, according to the visual voicemail company.
› Orlando firm inks deal to build 50 new Checkers restaurants
Orlando commercial real estate firm Evans James & Associates won a deal to build 50 new Checkers restaurants, including “a few dozen” in the Orlando area, the company said.
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