Richard Pusateri is a typical, everyday family man. On Tuesday, he took his wife and kids to Bo Diddley Plaza for a day out because of their love for the city. “I think it’s the people — that family feeling — you know people,” Pusateri said. “I’ve been here for …
Read More »UF students react to Ben Sasse’s first day
On campus, students have been eager to share their opinions about the new University of Florida president.
Read More »New traffic lights installed on University Avenue, and a UF student was hit riding a scooter a block away
GAINESVLLE, Fla. – Two new traffic lights are up along the westbound lanes of University Avenue on Northwest 16th and 19th Streets. The lights are being installed by the Florida Department of Transportation. “They were looking at where we are seeing pedestrians cross where we don’t have good signals. So, …
Read More »Newberry Elementary students gain understanding about Treacher Collins Syndrome
First graders at Newberry Elementary School welcomed a special visitor Tuesday. One-year-old Finlee June, who was born with Treacher Collins Syndrome, a genetic disorder that affects the development of facial bones and tissues, was greeted by 130 excited first graders. The school recently read "We're All Wonders," a book about empathy and kindness.
Read More »Reading program that includes therapy dogs returns to Alachua County libraries
The first event is expected to take place at the High Springs branch on Wednesday, Oct. 19, at 2 p.m.
Read More »Alachua County Library District hosts laptop giveaway
In efforts to assist both those in need and those that do not consider themselves to be technologically advanced, the Alachua County Library System will be giving away 70 laptops next week.
Read More »Alachua County Fire Rescue travels south to help after Ian
The fire rescue team also partnered with the National Guard to send two full semi-trucks of water and MRE’s (meals-ready-to-eat) to Lee County.
Read More »GPD’s One Community initiative continues under new police chief
Gainesville has been scrambling for methods to tame its rampant gun violence problem since the pandemic, but unexpected administrative changes have presented challenges to proposed preventative policies. In an October 2021 city commission meeting, former Gainesville Police Chief Tony Jones unveiled the department’s One Community initiative to combat the city’s …
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