Gainesville High School

Alachua County Supervisor Of Elections Registers Hawthorne Students To Vote

May 16, 2018 Government and politics 0

Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Kim Barton continues her tour through the county's high schools to help register eligible students to vote in plenty of time for the August primary elections.

‘In God We Trust’ To Be Displayed In Public Schools

May 4, 2018 Education, Government and politics 2

A new state law is set to redirect millions from sales taxes to fund vouchers for literacy tutors and increase the percentage of teachers’ union members required to pay dues. The new law will also require school boards to display “In God We Trust” in all associated buildings.

Abandoned NW 13th Street Building Slated For Remodel

April 20, 2018 Development 1

A deserted and vandalized building a few blocks north of Gainesville High School could soon undergo a commercial remodeling

GPD Recaps 2017 Department Progress In Town Hall

March 28, 2018 Public safety, State of Florida 0

Gainesville Police Department Chief of Police, Tony Jones, discussed crime statistics, personnel recruiting and progress with disproportionate minority contact efforts in a town hall Tuesday.

NRA Grants To JROTC At Alachua County High Schools Sparks Discussion

March 20, 2018 Uncategorized 0

High schools in Alachua County with JROTC programs are receiving attention for accepting grants from the NRA.

Waldo, Florida: Fading Part Of Florida’s History

March 19, 2018 Development, Untold Florida: Your Neighborhood, Your Story 1

With closed storefronts and empty sidewalks in this small, drive-by town, it is clear the town's once vibrant light has dimmed as the population dwindled. However, Waldo's city government is making strides for economic development and working on a number of projects to increase the population and turn the fate of the town around.

North Central Florida Students Join National Gun Violence Walkouts

March 14, 2018 Education, Government and politics, Public safety 0

High school students across North Central Florida joined their counterparts nationwide to walk out of school Wednesday morning in solidarity and protest over gun violence reform.

Former UF Football Player Shane Matthews Sentenced For Role In $20 Million Health Care Fraud

February 7, 2018 Sports 0

Former University of Florida and retired NFL quarterback Shane Matthews will serve three months in prison for his involvement in a $20 million health care fraud scheme with former teammate and UF linebacker Monty Grow.