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A former University of Florida English professor will publish a 300-page book on the history of Waldo and its people this fall.
Read More »Waldo’s History Chronicled In New Book
NRA Grants To JROTC At Alachua County High Schools Sparks Discussion
High schools in Alachua County with JROTC programs are receiving attention for accepting grants from the NRA.
Read More »Couple Creates New Cheerleading And Football Youth Programs In Gainesville
Cardovia and Randy Jackson are on a mission to create a new kind of youth program in Gainesville.
Read More »With Half A School Year Left, Will Hawthorne’s Only High School Make the Grade or Close?
Once Hawthorne Middle/High School in May earned a D rating on the state accountability report, school officials chose the option to try one last time to improve its score to a C. Another D or worse, and the school closes.
Read More »In Photos: UF Holds Annual Homecoming Parade
Homecoming events have taken place all week on the University of Florida's campus, including the annual homecoming parade.
Read More »Blast Program Helps Gainesville High School Students Learn More About Law Enforcement
This was the eighth event in Florida for a fairly new program sponsored by the U.S. Attorney's office.
Read More »Meet The 2017 Gainesville City Commission District 2 Candidates
Three candidates hope to be elected to Gainesville City Commission to represent District 2.
Read More »Free Meals Give Eastside Students After-School Boost
Eastside High students and faculty say they've seen improvements since the Alachua County school launched its after-school meals program at the beginning of the semester.
Read More »Alachua County High School Students Discuss New Superintendent Search
At a forum Tuesday morning, 12 high school students from Alachua County told board members what the new superintendent will have to do in order to be successful.
Read More »Q&A: Billie DeNunzio, Director Of Eastside High School’s Culinary Arts Academy
The 12th best hospitality program in the nation resides right here in Gainesville. Its director, Billie DeNunzio, has devoted her time and energy to ensure that Eastside High School's Culinary Arts Academy continues to grow.
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