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A storm that blew through North Central Florida late Monday and Tuesday left fallen trees and downed power lines, but brought inches of rain to the drought-stricken area.
Read More »Storm Brings Damage, But Relief To Drought-Stricken Area
Gainesville High School Band Nominated To March In Washington, D.C.
The Gainesville High School band has been nominated to march in the parade at the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington D.C.
Read More »Open Forum Held For Opinions On Future Of Northwest Urban Core
Residents voiced their opinions for future plans in the Northwest Urban Core neighborhood in an open forum at Stephen Foster Elementary on Wednesday. They expressed their concerns and representatives from GRU, Parks and Recreation, and more spoke about the neighborhood's future development possibilities.
Read More »As Suicide Rate Climbs, Officials Encourage Mental Health Care
As suicide and other rates related to teen mental health climb in Alachua County, officials are hoping to host more events similar to one on Monday that promote mental well-being.
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 »Community Remembers Officer Killed 16 Years Ago
Over the weekend, the Gainesville community remembered Officer Scott Baird, who was killed 16 years ago.
Read More »Alachua County School Board Seeks Community Input On Superintendent Search
Alachua County Public Schools continues it's search for a new superintendent, to start before the 2017-2018 school year, with three community input forums this month.
Read More »At Gainesville’s GLAM Craft Show, Novice And Experienced Artists Sell Wares
More than 80 vendors and hundreds of customers filled the historic GRU Operations Warehouse in Gainesville Sunday for the GLAM Craft Show, a do-it-yourself fair featuring knick-knacks, art pieces and food-truck dining.
Read More »Eastside High Student To Perform At Army All-American Bowl
Cindy Ai was recognized for the honor in front of her family, teachers and high school band on Friday at the school.
Read More »Public School Buses To Start Serving Gainesville Charter School
RTS doesn't serve Alachua, Hawthorne and Newberry students going to the MYcroSchool in Gainesville. But now those students can take public school buses.
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