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Read More »New Way Of Living: Florida College Students Reflect On Anniversary Of Pandemic Campus Shutdown
A New Bill Could Change The Way Florida Handles Children’s Mental Health
If passed, the proposed bill would require the parents or legal guardians of students institutionalized under the Baker Act to be notified prior to the student’s transportation to a receiving facility. If the student’s parent or guardian is unable to be reached, law enforcement agents are advised to proceed as usual.
Read More »As COVID-19 Cases Decrease In Alachua County, Vaccination Rates Climb
Despite the steady decrease in new COVID-19 infections, Paul Myers urged both vaccinated and un-vaccinated Alachua County residents to stay vigilant and follow safety guidelines.
Read More »Salary Raises Coming For Alachua County Educators
Every March, salary and contract negotiations for the upcoming school year begin in Alachua County. Demands are made, salaries are deliberated upon and exact language is ironed out. This year’s changes have now been finalized, and they’ll see newer teachers making an unprecedented jump in salary. Ratified Feb. 24 after …
Read More »Committee Discusses Historical Marker To Commemorate Victims Of Lynching In Gainesville
The Confederate soldier statue that once stood outside the Alachua County Administration building will be replaced with a historical marker at the end of May.
Read More »Community College Enrollment Plummeting, Impacting Gainesville Residents
Amid the pandemic, Santa Fe College has seen a decrease in enrollment of student in the fall and springs semesters.
Read More »Parents Can Still Enroll Their Children In Alachua County Head Start Program
Alachua County has enough funds through the federal Head Start program to provide early childhood education services for 561 children and families. But because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the program is only at 58% capacity.
Read More »Marion County Public Schools Participating In Study On Student Learning During The Pandemic
Marion County Public Schools will participate in a national study run by University of Florida's Lastinger Center for Learning, which will focus on student learning during the pandemic.
Read More »Florida Board Of Governors Plan For The Post-Pandemic World At State Universities
The next Florida Board of Governors Meeting will be held on March 23.
Read More »Gainesville Police Advisory Council Elects New Leadership
The Gainesville Police Advisory Council elected a new chair and vice chair Wednesday night while also expressing concerns about its power to influence policing.
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