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Alachua County Commission discusses next steps for Truth and Reconciliation project, approves language access policy
At the June 25 Alachua County Commission meeting, the board discussed the next steps for their Truth and Reconciliation project and approved a language access policy. The post Alachua County Commission discusses next steps for Truth and Reconciliation project, approves language access policy appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Results of Alachua County 2024 homeless Point-in-Time Count released
This year’s count, led by United Way of North Central Florida (UWNCFL) in its role as former lead agency for the CoC, identified 644 individuals experiencing homelessness in Alachua County, a 17-percent decrease from last year’s count of 725. The post Results of Alachua County 2024 homeless Point-in-Time Count released appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Newberry Elementary School loses 14 teachers
An unusually high number of teachers have transferred away from Newberry Elementary School (NES) as the school undergoes a controversial push to convert into a charter school. The school has had 14 teachers leave as transfers this year, according to Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) spokesperson Jackie Johnson. Two of those teachers had not begun working at NES yet but had been hired to begin in the fall and have already requested to transfer.
2024 Voter Guide: School Board of Alachua County. See how the candidates stack up
Primary election day is drawing near, and there are four candidates currently in the running for a seat on the Alachua County School Board. Because the race is nonpartisan, the seats will be decided during the Aug. 20 primary election. There are two candidates up for reelection, and two qualified challengers. Read a breakdown...
The Sporting News predicts Florida's 2024 bowl destination
Florida football faces arguably the toughest schedule among FBS schools in 2024 but Billy Napier and the Gators are up for the challenge. Most of the prognosticators are predicting somewhere between a five and six-win season — the latter of which would punch their ticket to the postseason. The...
Here’s what to expect at this year’s Fanfares & Fireworks
The 34th annual Fanfares & Fireworks will take place Wednesday from 6 to 10 p.m. at the University of Florida Bandshell at Flavet Field. Fanfares & Fireworks is presented by WUFT-FM, WUFT-TV and WUFT Classic. This event is the only fireworks show in the city of Gainesville. "It's just really...
State shows willingness to settle case against pro-Palestine demonstrator arrested on UF campus
On Tuesday, the State Attorney's Office for the Eight Judicial Circuit showed some willingness to settle against one of the nine protesters arrested in April during a pro-Palestinian demonstration at the University of Florida. The state offered a deferred prosecution agreement to one of the protesters on Tuesday, which would...
County receives $1.4 million for Complete Streets project
Alachua County has been awarded $1.4 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to help fund the design of its “Paths to Opportunity” project, a Complete Streets project along Southwest 20th Avenue. The post County receives $1.4 million for Complete Streets project appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Former Windermere Prep star Mia Williams reflects on first softball season at UF, mentoring area players
When you were in middle school, what did you want to do when you grew up? Probably something classic, like a doctor or firefighter, or maybe something out of this world, such as an astronaut. How many of us forgot our dream before we even finished middle school, because we...
Paul Finebaum Reveals If One SEC Coach Can Save His Job In 2024
Billy Napier has faced challenges during his time as the head coach of the Florida Gators. During his two seasons at Florida, he has yet to achieve a winning season, leading many to believe that this could be his final year in Gainesville, Fla. According to SEC Network's Paul Finebaum, the outcome ...
Meet the Gainesville Sun's All-Area Boys Lacrosse Teams, Player of the Year
Pressure has followed Pierce Montes all his life. First, his father is a lacrosse coach. Second was playing for a program like Oak Hall, the best in the Gainesville area. Third...
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