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New leadership team at learning center in Gainesville aims to close achievement gap
A new leadership team will be at the helm of the Gainesville Empowerment Zone’s Family Learning Center as it enters its second year of its efforts to close the achievement gap between Black and white students in Alachua County. The center is located at 1250 NE 18th Ave. on the northwest part of the Metcalfe Elementary School campus. The Alachua County School Board in February 2022 approved a lease to GNV4ALL for three years after former Superintendent...
August 1 Special School Board Meeting and Public Budget Hearing
The School Board of Alachua County will hold a Special Meeting and Public Budget Hearing at 5:30 on August 1 The post August 1 Special School Board Meeting and Public Budget Hearing appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
LA-based chicken concept opens in Butler Town Center; new bagel shop eyes location near UF
Los Angeles-based Dave's Hot Chicken held its grand opening Friday in the former BurgerFi location in the Butler Town Center. The restaurant chain, whose investors include Canadian rapper and singer Drake, actor Samuel L. Jackson and Boston Red Sox owner Tom Werner, among many others, offers a simple menu that includes tenders and...
U.S. Attorney's Office Targets Corruption at FCC Coleman, Inmates and Staff Charged
U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg Announces New Prosecutions to Address Crimes at Coleman Federal Correctional Complex. Federal law enforcement agencies have been working diligently since 2021 through the Ocala Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office, bringing a wide range of criminal charges against inmates and staff members alike. Charges include murder, assault, drug distribution, sexual assault, and bribery, among other offenses.
‘Amazing’ Ocala math teacher finishes in top 5 for Florida Teacher of the Year
Jennifer Brown, a math teacher at Forest High School who coworkers described as “amazing,” was awarded $20,000 for being one of five finalists for Florida Teacher of the Year, coming up just shy of the title. On Thursday, the Florida Department of Education named Jaime Suarez as the...
Free backpacks, school supplies at back-to-school events throughout Marion this weekend
There are several back-to-school events planned for this weekend across Marion County, with most featuring free backpacks and school supplies, among other community resources and giveaways. Marion County students are invited to receive free backpacks filled with supplies this weekend during several community events this weekend. The Mary Sue Rich...
First Florida visit leads to offer for 2026 RB Omar Mabson
The Florida Gators hosted a handful of prospects on campus Thursday, which marked the first day of a 7 day 'Contact Period' on the recruiting front. Of the group in town, one of those names was Auburn (AL) 2026 three-star running back Omar Mabson. This was his first ever visit to Florida, so there was much to see during his time on campus.
Florida RB Li'Darious Pryor recaps Friday visit to Rutgers
Two months after receiving an offer from Rutgers, three-star class of 2026 running back Li'Darious Pryor took his first unofficial visit to campus on Friday. The 6-foot, 200-pound Pryor holds 15 offers in his recruitment, with Rutgers being his first and only stop in the current visit window. Pryor told...
5-star OT visiting Florida this weekend
Despite having a commitment date set for August 21, and a group of finalists that did not include the Florida Gators, Lewisville (TX) five-star offensive tackle Michael Fasusi is currently in Gainesville to attend UF's 'Grill in the Ville' recruiting cookout event. This is Fasusi's first time back on campus since he attended the Gators game against Florida State at the conclusion of last season.
Free school, sports physicals at community health fair in the Shores
An upcoming community health fair at the Silver Springs Shores Recreation Center will offer free school and sports physicals as well as information regarding various health issues. The Florida Department of Health in Marion County will host a community heath fair this Saturday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to 2...
Florida fall camp position preview: Safety and STAR
An in-depth look at Florida's safety unit heading into fall camp. Heading into Billy Napier's third fall camp in Gainesville, the Gators return a promising underclassmen at safety looking to maintain a starting role in Jordan Castell, along with multiple veterans in the third level who joined the program in the winter in Asa Turner, DJ Douglas and Trikweze Bridges.
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