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On Monday, Nov. 2, the Alachua County Library District will expand browsing hours to each of its 12 locations.
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Gainesville High School Class Quarantined, School Remains Open
Under school district protocols, an entire class is quarantined if there are three or more positive cases in that class within 14 days.
Read More »Homeless People Raise Concerns About Gainesville’s South Main Street Strategy
The city commission plans to reconvene for updates on the situation on Nov. 19.
Read More »High Springs To Use Taxes To Sue Alachua County Over Ballot Amendment
High Springs City Commission voted Thursday night to approve a contentious plan to use public funds to litigate and advertise against Alachua County’s charter referendum before the public votes.
Read More »‘They Just Kind Of Fascinate Me’: Lubee Bat Festival Draws Fans From Near And Far
Due to the pandemic, the 2020 Bat Fest is a weeklong mix of virtual activities culminating Saturday in a socially distanced in-person event and 0.5K race.
Read More »Alachua County Education Association Continues To Negotiate For Teacher Fall Hazard Pay
The bonus is designed to reimburse teachers for the extra work and stress from new COVID-19 safety measures and from the required in-class and online options.
Read More »PPP Loan And Crowdfunding: How Gainesville’s Only Gay Bar Has Survived The Pandemic
The University Club will be transforming its space from a beloved nightclub where you can dance for hours to an entertainment venue featuring returning and new talent.
Read More »Not Just Florida: Voters In Alaska Also Receive Emails Warning ‘Vote For Trump Or Else!’
Cybersecurity experts say the origin of the messages remains unknown and may be the product of a foreign disinformation effort.
Read More »‘None of Us Are In the Same Place’: Theaters Improvising To Stay Active Amid COVID-19
Theaters across northern Florida are doing what they can to produce shows and keep the industry intact, despite challenges from COVID-19 pandemic.
Read More »Gainesville’s Self-Driving Vehicles Are On Public Roads Again
The self-driving advanced technology currently operates with a limited capacity from the Downtown Parking Garage along Southwest Second Avenue to the 12th Street roundabout.
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