Tenley Ross

Alachua County schools received a $2 million grant five years ago. Three of the schools that benefited greatly from the money haven't seen much improvement in their school grades.

Bradford County has offered offenders of misdemeanors the option of sign holding as part of their probation. The Bradford County Sheriff's Office hope the experience will reduce the likelihood of someone repeating the same crime.

A deteriorated culvert failed inspection last month, closing the Overleaf overpass over State Road 23 until a new culvert is built. The construction has caused traffic issues and added to commute times.

While other beer consumers want nothing to do with their cans once they're empty, a small but growing number of locals keep the containers as part of their personal beer can collections. Some of the cans, which were sold in the early to mid-20th century, can be worth hundreds of dollars.