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The high school student is gaining interest from colleges like Georgia Southern University and Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University.
Read More »This star high school athlete made a bold switch in schools and sports
Anthony Amato Named New Head Coach For Florida Gators Soccer Team
After being a successful coach for 18 years, Anthony Amato lands a position as the head coach for the University of Florida’s soccer team.
Read More »Explainer: What’s Going On With Tim Tebow And The Jaguars?
Just shortly after Urban Meyer bought a mansion on the same street as Tim Tebow, more rumors began to arise about the two Gator greats possibly joining forces with the Jaguars.
Read More »Gainesville And Duhok Students Design Sister City Sculpture As Potential Confederate Statue Replacement
The sculpture was entered in a competition to replace a confederate statue that was on the west lawn of the Alachua County Administration Building.
Read More »Two Women Aim To End Medical Desert In West Ocala With Newly Established Medical Center
The Estella Byrd Wellness Center is a grandmother’s dream, a husband’s dying wish and the persistence of two women determined to bring accessible healthcare to the West Ocala community.
Read More »U.S. Supreme Court Set Hearing Case On College Athlete Pay
According to the petition, college athletes are classified as "amateurs." The NCAA says taking this title away would detract from college sports.
Read More »‘I Never Felt Sorry I Was A Girl’: Rosalie Miller and Kathleen Culver in The Fight for Women’s Rights
For Women's History Month, we profile two women who have been significant in the fight for equality in Gainesville.
Read More »Bill Requiring Mandatory Moment Of Silence In Florida Public Schools Passes House – But Not Without Controversy
Under the proposal, which would cover all K-12 public school classrooms, teachers can not recommend what students do with that time but should encourage parents to have that conversation with their children.
Read More »Matheson History Museum To Reopen With Exhibit Celebrating Local Women
The new exhibit to be featured at the Matheson History Museum’s grand re-opening is called “Trailblazers: 150 Years of Alachua County Women."
Read More »Gainesville Locals Start Program To Tackle Mental Health In The Music Community
Mental health issues are prominent among musicians, especially during a pandemic. To combat this, an organization called Upbeat Gainesville is putting on free programs for musicians both locally and around the state.
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