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Alachua County Public Schools is providing children up to the age of 18 free food until July 22.
Read More »Bill adding Palatka to seaport council awaits Florida governor’s decision
Adding a seaport in Palatka has been in talks for several years, but after the Florida Legislature this year approved Putnam County to be added to the Florida Seaport Transportation and Economic Development Council, it’s waiting for Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signature.
Read More »Gainesville group holds event celebrating HAM radios
The Gainesville Amateur Radio Society held its HAM Tailgate event on Saturday to bring awareness to the public about the benefits of amateur radio, also known as HAM radio.
Read More »Vigil on UF’s campus remembers those lost in Russia-Ukraine conflict
On Thursday, a vigil was held at the University of Florida to commemorate the lives lost in the Russian/Ukraine War. The UF Ukraine community organization organized the U.S. Collegiate Student Solidarity Vigil for Ukraine at Lake Alice. As part of a networking event held on the same day, the vigil …
Read More »Levy County school bus crashed, several children injured
Last Wednesday, on March 30, a Levy County school bus for the elementary school Yankeetown School was involved in an accident with a semi-truck. Several children onboard the bus were injured, two of whom were in serious condition. Dawn Gurtner, owner of Sunshine Dreams Art Center in Inglis, said she …
Read More »City murals might be regulated in High Springs
On Thursday at the High Springs City Commission meeting, the board considered regulating murals in the city.
Read More »New tax exemptions offered to Florida residents who are widowed or have disability
The tax exemptions for qualifying residents are expected to be between $500 to $5,000. The changes are expected to take effect next year.
Read More »University of Florida launches academic center for artificial intelligence
The University of Florida launched the Artificial Intelligence Academic Initiative Center in March. The initiative, known as AI Squared, is a new academic center to promote the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and data science research. David Reed, UF’s associate provost for strategic initiatives, is leading the initiative. He believes …
Read More »Police Benevolent Association chapter feuds with Alachua County Sheriff Clovis Watson
There is an ongoing dispute between the North Central Florida Police Benevolent Association and Alachua County Sheriff Clovis Watson over labor laws.
Read More »Norton Elementary School hosts tribute for its namesake
The Alachua County African and African American Historical Society on Thursday held a tribute to Cornelius Norton at Norton Elementary School.
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