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Early voting concludes on Saturday, Nov. 3. In-person voting on Tuesday will be available at precinct locations from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Here's how to find yours.
Read More »Five Alachua County Precinct Changes In Effect For 2018 Midterm Election
Organic Farmer: Immigration A Top Issue For Amy Van Scoik
As Election Day nears, Frog Song Organics owner Amy Van Scoik, a registered independent voter, will be looking closely at the candidates and their policies, and specifically how they might affect immigration, as she struggles to find workers for her farm.
Read More »Close, Convert To Charter, Or Outside Operator: Options For Terwilliger Elementary To Be Discussed At Meeting
Myra Terwilliger Elementary School will face the possibility of closure if it doesn’t receive a C or higher letter grade for the 2018-19 school year, after receiving a D for the past three years.
Read More »Know Your 2018 Candidates: Alachua County Commission, District 2
Three people are running for the position of Alachua County Commissioner to represent District 2, which covers the northwest areas of the county.
Read More »Untold Florida: Waldo Community School Infused With New Businesses
Waldo Community School gets new life: A work space for local startups and businesses.
Read More »Nostalgia-Tinged Music Video For ‘Gainesville’ Shows Tom Petty’s Intersection With City’s Past
Tuesday is the one-year anniversary of Petty’s death, and the official music video for “Gainesville” – part of his new “An American Treasure” box set – was released Monday.
Read More »Campaign Begins To Bring Alachua County Schools Millions In Sales Tax Dollars
It was standing room only at the Half-Cent for Alachua Schools campaign kickoff at the Heartwood Soundstage Thursday night.
Read More »Program Offers Funding To Farmers For Water Conservation
Farmers can apply for funding through an agricultural cost-share program to update their farms and reduce runoff into the Silver Springs watershed.
Read More »Hawthorne Middle/High To Remain Open, Passes State With C Grade
Hawthorne Middle/High School received a passing C letter grade on Thursday for the 2017 to 2018 school year from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE).
Read More »Children’s Meal Program Keeps Expanding In Alachua County
Every year, the USDA Food and Nutrition Service funds a national summer food service program which helps feed children 18 and under during the summer break from school.
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