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Tatanya Peterson had to know what life was like for her ancestors who lived many years ago on James Chesnut’s plantation in Alachua County.
Read More »Alachua County Woman Traces Family History to Slavery
Voter Registration Deadline Nears, With Many Floridians Not Allowed To Vote In Primary
The state’s closed primary system means only those registered as either Democrats or Republicans can vote for someone to be their political party’s nominee.
Read More »Alachua County Students Receive National Recognition For Academic Achievements
Across Alachua County, students are exemplifying academic prowess, and school ratings are mirroring the trend.
Read More »Alachua County To Make First Appearance In Global City Nature Challenge
For Earth Day's 50th anniversary, Alachua County will participate in the City Nature Challenge, a yearly global competition.
Read More »Expert Panel Tackles Sex Trafficking In The Gainesville Community
Florida ranks third in most human trafficking cases, according to the National Human Trafficking Hotline, behind only California and Texas.
Read More »Gainesville Woman Uses Yoga To Teach Children Sign Language
At the House of Waking Life in downtown Gainesville, a woman teaches children ages 2 to 6 sign language, while they’re doing yoga.
Read More »High Springs Resident Selected As New Charter Review Commission Member
The Alachua County Commissioners on Tuesday appointed a new member to the charter review commission, replacing a disgruntled one who resigned abruptly last week.
Read More »Changeville Brings Together Artists And Activists To Collaborate For Social Change
For the past five years, artists have gathered at the two-day event to celebrate activism and help spark conversations about how they can contribute more to their communities.
Read More »West End’s Closure Leaves Community With Questions
The West End Gold Course closed in December and left many in the area wondering what will happen with the land. Or what has happened with the land rather, as some course members didn’t know it was closed until they showed up to golf.
Read More »‘What We Are Celebrating Is A Revolution’: Exhibit Honors 19th Amendment Centennial
The exhibit, which opened Friday at The Historic Thomas Center on Sixth Avenue and runs through June 27, is titled “RBL GRL: Revolution Doesn’t Ask Permission.”
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