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Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Meridian Healthcare acquires Lake Shore Hospital campus for mental health use

Meridian Healthcare has taken ownership of the Lake Shore Hospital campus in Gainesville, which has sat vacant since Community Health Systems ended its operations there in 2020. The Lake Shore Hospital Authority board has pledged $4 million to fund repairs and renovations that will convert the facility into a mental health services center.

Sources: WCJB TV20

Rumored data center proposal draws crowds to Alachua public meetings

Residents have been turning out in large numbers to public meetings in the City of Alachua amid rumors that a data center may be proposed for the area. The story is set in Alachua, a city within Alachua County, making it relevant to the Gainesville metro coverage area. No further details about the proposal, the developer, or the outcome of the meetings were available from the source.

Sources: The Independent Florida Alligator

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