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Author Archives: Marc Whiteman
In Florida, it’s David versus Goliath in NCAA men’s baskeball tournament
By Marc Whiteman on March 29th, 2013 | Last updated: March 30, 2013 at 4:48 pm
The NCAA men’s basketball tournament is back in action on Friday. The Cinderella squad, Florida Gulf Coast University, hits the court against its long dominant in-state rival: the University of Florida. UF knows about post-season success. It won the men’s basketball national championship in 2006 and 2007.
Conrolled burns could limit Florida wildfires
By Marc Whiteman on January 29th, 2013 | Last updated: January 29, 2013 at 12:25 pm
The Florida Park Service is raising awareness about prescribed fires, which burn foliage that could otherwise feed uncontrollable fires.
Florida releases teacher evaluations, Alachua fairs well
By Kelsey Meany, Marc Whiteman and Stephanie Denardo on December 7th, 2012 | Last updated: December 13, 2012 at 3:36 pm
In a report released Thursday, many teachers were evaluated based on a new value-added score method and reviews by the principals of their school. Many educators are in an uproar about the scores because of inconsistencies between districts and because many teachers have yet to be evaluated.
Alachua County high school bands will compete at state tourney
By Marc Whiteman on November 15th, 2012 | Last updated: December 13, 2012 at 3:38 pm
This season, the Buchholz High School Golden Regiment Band scaled the mountain, becoming the highest rated 4-A team in the state and earning a spot to perform at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg.
College football recruiting a new animal with social media
By Marc Whiteman on February 13th, 2012 | Last updated: March 30, 2013 at 1:32 pm
Each year, college football recruits from all over steal the eyes of sports nation while they decide where to play. National Signing Day, typically the first Wednesday of February, allows touted and under-the-radar recruits alike to revel in the attention [...]
Non-advancing At-Large candidates wouldn’t change their experiences
By Marc Whiteman, Nickelle Smith and Chip Skambis on January 31st, 2012 | Last updated: March 28, 2013 at 5:47 pm
With 8 candidates vying for the Gainesville At-Large 1 city commission seat, most candidates were not able to gain enough support to move forward to the run-off. Realtor Donna Lutz finished fourth, but she is happy with the campaign she [...]
Red light cameras contract looking for the green light
By Marc Whiteman and Stephanie Brown on December 12th, 2011 | Last updated: March 28, 2013 at 5:14 pm
Gainesville city staff has completed contract negotiations on a plan to install red light cameras, and city commissioners will see the draft soon. The commission is scheduled to discuss the current proposal this week. City Attorney Marion Radson once the [...]
