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The disappointing results are the result of problems inside and outside of classrooms, according to school board members and high school administrators.
Read More »What’s Behind Alachua County High School Students’ Math Assessment Decline?
Untold Florida: A Look Into North Central Florida’s Odd Rain Patterns
Why do some areas receive so much more rain than other areas? Why do storms tend to miss residents of The Sandy Hills? WUFT's Untold Florida takes a look into the mysteries behind North Central Florida's rain patterns.
Read More »Neighboring Cities, Other Entities Weigh Partnering With Gainesville To Improve Internet
Gainesville’s bid to seek municipal partners for building a broadband network is getting mixed initial reviews.
Read More »Gainesville City Commission Votes to Seek Help and More Information on Broadband Options
The commission dispatched Mayor Lauren Poe to send letters to local municipalities, the Alachua County Commission, the University of Florida and Sante Fe College, and the Alachua County School District to see if they wish to partner with the city in the effort.
Read More »Newberry To Enter 30 Year Solar Power Agreement With Florida Municipal Power Agency
Newberry has agreed to purchase one megawatt of solar power from the Florida Municipal Power Agency, enough to power about 5% of the city's total energy consumption. Two years ago, the city was approached for a similar project by the same company, but decided against participating. This time, technological improvements and reductions in the cost of solar panels made the project much more feasible and attractive to the city.
Read More »Consultant’s Report: Cheaper, Faster Internet Possible in Gainesville, But Not Without Significant Challenges
The city also wants the lowest-priced gigabit internet service for residents and businesses in the country – and universal free service to all residents served.
Read More »Joining The Family Business: How The Mayor Of Hawthorne Came To Be
Matt Surrency didn't always want to follow in his mother and grandmother's footsteps as a local politician. Now, he's celebrating his sixth term as mayor of Hawthorne.
Read More »Newberry Drug ‘Take Back’ Event Joins Alachua County, National Effort
Newberry's plan to fight opioid addiction, particularly in the youth, includes a six-member task force. The task force, which includes Mayor Jordan Marlowe, had its first meeting earlier in April.
Read More »Commissioners Vote To Permanently Close Part Of County Road 2082
People who travel or live near CR 2082 – a scenic but poorly maintained stretch of highway near Rochelle – had mixed reactions to county commissioners’ plans to close the road.
Read More »How Pigs And Cows Saved A School
Once on the verge of shutting down due to low grades, Hawthorne Middle/High School has bounced back in recent years thanks to the revival of its agricultural program.
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