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Amol Jethwani, a 21-year-old UF political science junior, addresses the UF Student Government Senate in the Senate Chambers inside the Reitz Union. He's now running to represent the 21st District, which includes Alachua County.

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

Mily Moran

Teacher Nonrenewals

By Mily Moran | Aug. 1

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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