Laid Together

Workers from Allan Spear Construction lay cement for the bricks in the Inter-Residence Hall Association’s “Writing on the Wall” project. The closing ceremonies will be on the Plaza of the Americas on Friday.

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 | 5:45pm

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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