At 100-years-old, a home will take a trip across Gainesville on Sunday at 8 a.m. in an effort to provide affordable housing. Tyler Smith is the man in charge of this project. “I was just worried about a home getting demolished when the City of Gainesville has a lack of …
Read More »High school and collegiate athletes compete in the 2023 Pepsi Florida Relays
The University of Florida hosts this year’s Pepsi Florida Relays, one of the top high school and collegiate meets held in the United States. Over 31 teams traveled from across the country to compete in the two-day event. Florida Gators freshman Da’moni Kelly returned to the field as one of …
Read More »Florida’s 2023 Legislative Session begins with lawmakers emphasizing on education changes
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – After Gov. Ron DeSantis’ State of the State Address on the first day of the 2023 Florida Legislative Session on Tuesday, multiple proposals will be brought forth within the next couple of months. From bills dealing with issues on immigration to abortion, the one thing lawmakers agree …
Read More »Taylor’s Teddy Bears Travels to Gainesville
The teddy bear is a simple thing. They’re colorful and cuddly. They’re soft and sweet. It’s an innocent toy filled with so many playful memories. “He took Chevy everywhere,” Megan Bishop said, “That was his best friend.” Chevy was the best friend of Bishop’s four year old son Taylor. “Taylor …
Read More »Mobile home donated to deter crime in Marion County
The home comes in all different shapes and sizes. It sets in many different places. Sometimes it sets in the middle of a park. At least, that’s the goal of Marion County Parks and Recreation Director Jim Couillard. “We will dedicate an area of the park,” Couillard said, “We’ll give …
Read More »Hawthorne student-athletes and coaches reflect on the mental health conversation
HAWTHORNE, Fla. – Jazz Jackson is a senior at Hawthorne. She’s also an athlete. “You have got to get to school on time cause this school starts real early, so I have to get to school on time. Make sure you do your work in class because if you don’t …
Read More »TikTok controversy continues amid recent security issues with China
Congress is discussing a bill that would warn users of the risks that come with using TikTok.
Read More »Community holds vigil for Alachua County Jail inmate who died while in custody
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Members of the community gathered at Bo Diddley Plaza on Thursday for a night of mourning, remembrance and protest over the death of 32-year-old Marcus Goodman, a Gainesville resident who died at the Alachua County Jail last week. His entire family was present – still visibly hurt …
Read More »Florida rejects AP African American Studies course
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday that the state has rejected an Advanced Placement African American Studies course. The College Board proposal to the state would have brought a college level course on African American Studies into high schools. The decision to keep the Advanced Placement course out of Florida …
Read More »Farm Share and Project Youthbuild join together to give free food to families in need
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – As food prices soar, a Florida non-profit organization Farm Share continues to work with students in Project Youthbuild to alleviate those stresses for families. The drive was scheduled to start at 9 a.m., but drivers got up bright and early eager to get food. The Project Youthbuild …
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