The resignation of former Alachua County Schools Superintendent Owen Roberts last month has raised the long-standing discussion over the pros and cons of appointing versus electing a school district's chief executive officer. The Alachua County School Board voted to accept Roberts' resignation June 21. Roberts, who was appointed to his position in 2014, was the only school superintendent in North Central Florida not elected by county voters. Of the 11 counties in the area, 10 have elected superintendents. Forty-one of the state’s 67 counties elect their respective superintendent of schools.

The Gainesville Salvation Army and Farm Share Inc. distributed bags of food to Gainesville residents on West University Avenue Tuesday.

The Gainesville-Alachua County Regional Airport Authority hosts a neighborhood workshop Tuesday to discuss a proposed expansion of its parking lot in response to an increase in passenger traffic. Airport officials said growth in passenger traffic has resulted in needed improvements.