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The new plan will set a course for the city department's intended revitalizations in blighted areas.
Read More »Gainesville Redevelopment Priorities Discussed In Final Workshop Before City Commission Presentation
Newberry Becomes First Alachua County High School To Reach 100% Graduation Rate
Newberry’s 2019 class of 154 had a 100% graduation rate – the first for one of the county’s seven public high schools and higher than the statewide rate of 87%.
Read More »100 Stories From WUFT That Kept You Informed In 2019
These were the top stories near you this year.
Read More »City, County Leaders Spar Over Celebration Pointe As Possible Sports Arena Location
A proposed Alachua County sports arena has run headlong into the politics of a decades-long effort to inject more economic activity into East Gainesville.
Read More »What’s Behind Alachua County High School Students’ Math Assessment Decline?
The disappointing results are the result of problems inside and outside of classrooms, according to school board members and high school administrators.
Read More »Eastside High School Offers Colombian Students A Taste of American Education
The dreams of 13 Colombian students came true when Gainesville's Eastside High School opened its doors for them to experience American culture and education for two weeks.
Read More »African, African American History Now Taught In All Alachua County Public High Schools
Santa Fe High School is the last in the district to add the classes. The courses are part of Alachua County Public Schools’ initiative to increase racial equity and education in the classroom.
Read More »‘There Is No Planet B:’ Youth Of Gainesville ‘Strike’ For Climate Change
Calling it one of the largest youth-led “strikes” ever, The New York Times reported that over 100,000 people attended rallies in Berlin, Melbourne and London.
Read More »Alachua County Struggling To Attract Teachers For Underperforming Schools In Gainesville
In order to combat a shortage of teachers, on July 23 Alachua County announced that it will use part of its share of its grant money – $887,727.50 – to offer bonuses to teachers willing to work in such schools.
Read More »Gainesville Chapter Of Moms Demand Action Group Hosts Meeting About Gun Crime Increase
The chapter will host a meeting Monday night with officials from the Gainesville Police Department in the wake of an increase this year in gun-related crime in the city.
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