Lauren Evans and her father

Lauren Evans sits with her father, Jerome, at UF Health Shands, where she was receiving cancer treatment. Currently cancer free, Evans attempted to break the selfie world record Sunday after the Florida soccer team's win over LSU in effort to raise awareness for pediatric cancer.

Alachua County Public Schools issued nonrenewals and reassignments to teachers amid a nationwide teacher shortage.

Mily Moran

Teacher Nonrenewals

By Mily Moran | 11:49am

Alachua County Public Schools issued nonrenewals and reassignments to teachers amid a nationwide teacher shortage.

Alachua County residents speak with vendors at a disability awareness expo in Gainesville, Fla., Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

Sonaiya Brown

Alachua County Disability Awareness Expo

By Sonaiya Brown | July 31

Alachua County residents speak with vendors at a disability awareness expo in Gainesville, Fla., Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

Extreme heat warnings and heat advisories continue to be issued for many Florida counties throughout the summer.

Daniela Ortiz

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By Daniela Ortiz | July 30

Extreme heat warnings and heat advisories continue to be issued for many Florida counties throughout the summer.

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