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University of Florida Innovation Station reports internships, hires; county to discuss contract extension later

5823524 · September 24, 2025
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University of Florida regional director reported internship placements and local hires from UF programs; UF requested a two-year extension of the Innovation Station agreement, and county staff said a formal extension will be brought back for board action rather than acting immediately.

County officials received a year-end update from the University of Florida Innovation Station covering July 2024–June 2025 and plans for the coming year, including student outreach, internships and local hiring outcomes.

Alan Carlson, regional director for UF Innovation Station, told the Board of County Commissioners the program has placed interns with local companies and helped create pathways for students from State College of Florida and other community colleges…

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