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Fort White teacher selected for science advocacy
The Society for Science has selected High Springs resident Wayne Oelfke, a middle school STEM teacher at Fort White High School, as one of 100 educators nationwide to join its Advocate Program. Oelfke will receive $3,000 to help guide students in science research and competitions. “With each additional year of...
Historians push to save one of the oldest Victorian houses in Florida’s capital
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray Florida Capital Bureau) - One of the capital city’s oldest Victorian houses is set to be torn down. The state recently brought the property in front of the Governor’s mansion with plans to increase security. The home was built in 1897 by Tallahassee resident Doug...
Tickets now on sale for the 24|25 season at UF Performing Arts
UF Performing Arts is thrilled to announce that tickets for the highly anticipated 24|25 season are now available for purchase. The post Tickets now on sale for the 24|25 season at UF Performing Arts appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
New Food Truck Schedule at Oak Grove Begins August 27
August 26, 2024 – Starting Tuesday, Aug. 27, food trucks will be at the Oak Grove on the Northwest Campus. Everyone is welcome to stop by from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Wednesday. The full schedule is available at sfcollege.edu/finance/auxiliary-services/food-trucks.html.
Georgia Gov. Kemp Asks State AG if He Can Oust Pro-Trump Election Board Members Amid Ethics Concerns, Election Law Changes
Trump contested the 2020 election results in Georgia and famously pressured Raffensperger to “find him” enough votes to win the state. The post Georgia Gov. Kemp Asks State AG if He Can Oust Pro-Trump Election Board Members Amid Ethics Concerns, Election Law Changes first appeared on Mediaite.
“Chomp the Block” pep rallies to be held on five Fridays at Celebration Pointe
The events, starting August 30, feature food and drinks from onsite restaurants, food trucks, live music, giveaways, and games, along with a pep rally complete with the Gators’ Spirit Team. The post “Chomp the Block” pep rallies to be held on five Fridays at Celebration Pointe appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
REAL ESTATE: Inventory and activity up; home sale prices stagnant in Florida and Ocala area
The Florida Realtors agents’ association’s July 2024 market report shows that statewide the median single-family home sale price in Florida rose slightly to $417,000, a 0.5% year over year increase, and townhouses and condo median sales price decreased to $315,000, a 1.3% decrease from July 2023. The Ocala/Marion County’s July median sale price reported for […]
Sherry Houston selected as Santa Fe College Vice President for Advancement and Chief Philanthropy Officer
Santa Fe College President Paul Broadie II has named Ms. Sherry Houston as the college’s next Vice President for Advancement and Chief Philanthropy Officer. The post Sherry Houston selected as Santa Fe College Vice President for Advancement and Chief Philanthropy Officer appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Bainbridge officers being investigated for Saturday incident
BAINBRIDGE, Ga. (WALB) - Bainbridge Public Safety (BPS) is investigating some of its officers for alleged misconduct that was caught on camera and has been circling around on social media. That video has led to some neighbors filing complaints. The video taken Saturday outside a hookah lounge shows officers cussing...
Memorial Hospital and Manor recognize Logan Vann for the Daisy Award while holding monthly meeting
The Memorial Hospital held a monthly meeting last Tuesday. In addition, the Memorial Hospital & Manor congratulated Logan Vann, an RN of 6 years, for winning the Daisy Award for Q2 2024 in the Labor & Delivery department last Tuesday. Vann is passionate about caring for moms and their families throughout labor and postpartum, saying, […] The post Memorial Hospital and Manor recognize Logan Vann for the Daisy Award while holding monthly meeting appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
South Florida protest over plan to add golf courses, hotels to state parks
MIAMI - More than 100 people turned out in a park in North Miami Beach to urge the Florida Department of Environmental Protection not to go through with its "Great Outdoors Initiative" proposal that would add golf courses, hotels, pickleball courts and other developments to nine state parks. The protest at Oleta River State Park was one of several that will be held in parks across the state."We were completely surprised. We had no idea this was coming, I hadn't heard of it," said Catalina Lemaitre, who helped organize the protest. "I get emotional thinking about it because our state parks...
State definition of ‘religion’ too narrow, Satanic Temple says
The DeSantis administration, in encouraging introduction of religious chaplains into Florida’s public schools, has published a definition of “religion” that appears to exclude world faiths with millions of followers. The Florida Department of Education’s model policy to guide school principals interested in implementing the optional program defines both religion and the qualifications needed to serve […]
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