The Chinese community in Gainesville is getting ready to ring in the New Year. President Fuchs will be one of the more than 1,000 guests celebrating the Chinese New Year on Sunday.
Read More »Why The Florida Lotto Isn’t Enough For Public Education
Discretionary education funds from Florida Lottery's keep dropping and K-12 educators say its not enough. Since 2001, Alachua County’s discretionary funds have dropped from $2,188,467 to $99,456, which equates to about $3.50 per student.
Read More »1,000 Ocala Students Miss School After Social Media Posts Cause Racial Tension
After a Thursday incident, more than 1,000 West Port High students stayed home on Monday.
Read More »Among Florida Universities, UF Has Most $250,000-Plus Earners
Students in a data journalism class at the University of Florida compiled a list of information based on analysis of state payroll in Florida.
Read More »Alachua County Labor Coalition Wants Top 10 Employers Paying Higher Wages
The Alachua County Labor Coalition is working to raise the county's minimum wage to $14.57 per hour by 2020. The Alachua County Commission approved a new living wage ordinance for county employees, but the coalition plans to make sure all Alachua County residents have the opportunity to make a living wage.
Read More »Water Legislation Among Bills Gov. Scott Signs Into Law
Gov. Rick Scott signed bills SB 552, HB 7003 and SB 672 into law Thursday.
Read More »Buchholz Student Is Finalist In Prestigious National Science And Math Competition
A Buchholz High School senior was honored in the Intel Science Talent Search competition recognizing the nation's top high school scientists.
Read More »Gainesville Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day
“We shall overcome, we shall overcome, we shall overcome some day...”
Read More »MLK Celebration Honors Gainesville Community Members
The Martin Luther King Jr. Florida Commission celebrated MLK day with an award ceremony for those who have served the Gainesville community. A former priest and Gainesville student were among those recognized at Gainesville's City Hall.
Read More »“One Nation Under Goat” Bus Swings Through Gainesville
Those living in the Heatherwood subdivison in northwest Gainesville had unusual neighbors for a time this week.
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