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The man and his lawyer are planning to appeal.
Read More »Gainesville Black Businesses May Soon Have Opportunity For Growth
Black owned businesses are plenty in Gainesville and have the support of the new District 1 Business Council. The council will focus on creating economic activity and opportunity for East Gainesville through partnerships with organizations like the Alachua County Chapter of the NAACP, the Community Redevelopment Agency and others.
Read More »Alachua County School Superintendent Owen Roberts Resigns
Alachua County School Superintendent Owen Roberts, who has been under fire for several weeks over allegations of plagiarism, announced his resignation in a letter Tuesday.
Read More »NAACP Stands By Alachua County Schools Superintendent Owen Roberts
Ministers and community members from around Gainesville gathered Monday night to discuss the fate of Alachua County Public Schools Superintendent Owen Roberts.
Read More »Two Meetings This Month Will Focus on Criticism of Schools Superintendent Owen Roberts
On June 27, the school board will hold at 6 p.m. a special meeting to discuss the superintendent's contract.
Read More »Gainesville Residents Pay Respects To Orlando Shooting Victims At University Club
Gainesville residents gathered Monday night at University Club, a popular downtown spot for the gay community, to pay their respects to the victims of the Pulse shooting. A change in weekend plans may have saved one Gainesville man's life.
Read More »Floridians Capture Essence Of Colin As Storm Comes Ashore
Floridians capture the essence of Colin as the third tropical storm of the year comes ashore and moves across the Florida peninsula bringing with it several inches of rain to coastal communties.
Read More »Gainesville Woman May Have To Move After GRU Billing Increase
After not being charged for wastewater services for a year, she received a bill for $700.
Read More »Students Circulate Petition For Norman Hall Renovations
Students at the University of Florida College of Education are asking for help from the state of Florida to renovate Norman Hall. Having very little updates since its establishment in 1934, students fear the building is negatively affecting their health.
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