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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 »With Threat of Closure Looming, Hawthorne Middle/High Holds Meeting To Discuss Rezoning
On Thursday, Hawthorne Middle High School held a district rezoning workshop in case the school does not receive a passing grade and the students at Hawthorne have to go to another school starting in the 2018-2019 school year.
Read More »Health Clinic ‘Inspires’ UF Student Volunteers To Offer Care
The fluorescent lights burn and buzz above patients sitting in the waiting room. It’s quiet. People sit in rows of blue-cushioned waiting room chairs for their chance to see a physician. Some don’t have addresses. Others have limited or no insurance. And on the other side of the waiting room …
Read More »What Effect Will Heartwood Development Have on East Gainesville Property Taxes?
Construction on one of the Gainesville Community Redevelopment Agency's eastside projects is underway at the former spot of Kennedy Homes.
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 »Alachua County School Board Might Change The District’s Dress Code
The board will vote on June 21, and a first reading of the changes is scheduled for Tuesday night at 6 p.m.
Read More »Hawthorne Construction Company Alleges Breach of Contract in Lawsuit Against Plum Creek
Plum Creek notified JAW it was terminating the contract because a JAW employee had inaccurately reported his work hours, the lawsuit says.
Read More »University of Florida ROTC Student Dies During Training Exercise
Landon Howard Rogers, a freshman exploratory major, died Thursday morning at Percy Beard Track.
Read More »Alachua County School Board Passes Rezoning Plan That Will Dissolve Waldo Community School
The Alachua County School Board voted unanimously Tuesday night to consolidate Waldo Community School with Shell Elementary School. The decision marks the end of a hard fought battle for Waldo to keep its school.
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