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As Gainesville soccer leagues and clubs cancel or adapt their seasons, daily maskless soccer scrimmages persist across the city.
Read More »Pandemic Pickup: Soccer Scrimmages Continue Despite COVID-19
2021 Spring Arts Festival Canceled Due To COVID-19 Pandemic
Santa Fe College and the Santa Fe College Foundation announced the cancellation of the 2021 Spring Arts Festival, an annual event that often draws over 100,000 guests.
Read More »There Was An Increase In Alachua County Teacher Retirements Ahead Of The 2020-21 School Year
The Alachua County School District saw about 67 teacher resignations and 23 retirements leading up to the start of school, according to district records.
Read More »COVID-19 Postpones First Gator Soccer Game, Pauses Lacrosse And Baseball Practices
The Florida Gators soccer season opener will be postponed due to players on the team testing positive for COVID-19. UF baseball and lacrosse have had their programs paused due to many players testing positive for the virus as well.
Read More »Free COVID-19 Testing In Southwest Gainesville This Saturday
There will be 200 tests available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis at the SWAG Family Resource Center.
Read More »Job Placement Organizations Adapt To Escalating Demand For Services
COVID-19 has created a unique challenge to traditional methods of assisting job-seekers.
Read More »Alachua County School District Scrambles To Provide Digital Assistance
So far, the district has met the majority of these families’ connectivity needs, but it is unable to provide for everyone.
Read More »Gainesville Apartments Struggle To Keep Occupancy As Education Moves Online
Most complexes are below 90% occupancy and the majority fall between 80% and 60% occupancy.
Read More »Gainesville City Commission Finalizes Plans To Allow Open Containers On City Property
Starting on Saturday, people in Gainesville can legally imbibe on city property.
Read More »Santa Fe High School Makes Adjustments To Deal With COVID-19 Threat
Santa Fe High School in Alachua has taken on a number of challenges this year.
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