Ezra Sheffield

Alachua County Public Schools issued an announcement Thursday lifting its mask mandate in response to legislation passed during the state's special legislative session.

University of Florida students chanted “UF works because we do” and “Don’t let Ron run our school” on Friday as part of a protest against potential violations of freedom of speech and academic freedom.

Gainesville residents will be able to be more hands-on in the city commission’s redistricting efforts this redistricting cycle.

The delegation, consisting of Sen. Keith Perry and Reps. Chuck Clemons, Chuck Brannan and Yvonne Hayes Hinson, also heard from local city and county officials asking for funding and support.