Clint Griffin, 60-year-old homeless man, enjoys a lunch of smoked chicken, baked beans and a dessert pastry on Friday. He comes to St. Francis at least once a week for food. “It’s a good place when you’re down and out,” he said.
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By Caroline Walsh | 7:08pmKimberly Neal, Alachua County Public Schools director of state reporting and school choice, speaks at a community rezoning input meeting held at A.L. Mebane Middle School in Alachua, Fla., Monday, April 13, 2026.
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By Caroline Walsh | 7:07pmAlachua County Superintendent Kamela Patton speaks at a community rezoning input meeting at A.L. Mebane Middle School in Alachua, Fla., Monday, April 13, 2026.
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By Caroline Walsh | 7:07pmAlachua County Superintendent Kamela Patton speaks at a community rezoning input meeting at A.L. Mebane Middle School in Alachua, Fla., Monday, April 13, 2026.





