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Alachua County Education Association representatives addressed the Alachua County School Board Tuesday concerning a lack of negotiations on faculty contracts.
Gainesville police arrested three men Thursday on suspicion of targeting the stores and homes of minorities across two counties during violent robberies and home invasions.
The knocking of pins could be heard among laughter, high-fives and hugs in a local bowling alley July 13. A sea of colorful shirts matched the Special Olympics crowd’s colorful energy.
Whether she’s making the trek to class from her off-campus apartment or navigating Alachua County’s social scene, Shelby Stott has always found Gainesville’s Regional Transit System to be vital in her everyday commute.
From hosting cabarets to local artist showcases, the Hippodrome has spent 51 seasons of premiere theater cultivating a thriving hub of Alachua County creativity.
A once bereaved community can now rest assured their beloved brown-and-white striped emotional support provider is in good health following her nine-day disappearance from the public eye.
In its meeting Tuesday, the Alachua County Commission discussed the budget for the World Masters Track and Field Championship, which the county won a bid to host in 2025.
Tucked away in the corner of a Gainesville bookstore, Janet McGee read one of the most frequently banned children’s books in the United States for the first time.
Each year, many Americans put aside their differences to enjoy beer, barbecue and the beginning of a nation.
The undercover Messianic Jewish activist who tried to bait UF Muslim professors into admitting bias against Israel and conservatives has been trespassed from all UF properties for three years by the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.
The year was 1989. With a Sony Walkman in hand, Tiffany Sessions left for a Thursday afternoon power walk in the February cold. The UF finance junior promised her roommate she’d return to wish her luck before an exam, that she’d give a call to her mom.
CORRECTION: The article has been updated to reflect that the Gainesville City Commission is in recess until July 15. The Alligator incorrectly reported that the city was in recess until July 12.
Following its opening Wednesday, the “Voices and Votes: Alachua County” exhibit focuses on Alachua County democracy, spanning as far back as the 18th century when the Spanish and British Empires fought for control of Florida. The display continues to modern day, showcasing historical predicaments like the 2000 election dispute between former President George W. Bush and former Vice President Al Gore.
In its meeting Tuesday, the Alachua County Commission discussed new policies that aim to help those with limited English proficiency (LEP) be included in local activities.
The sun glared down on about two dozen demonstrators Monday as they marched down West University Avenue chanting “bans off our bodies.”
On Friday, the Gainesville Police Department and Alachua County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call made about a possible active shooter and hostage situation inside of a bathroom at The Oaks Mall, which later turned out to be unfounded.
The UF Police Department is still working to trespass an undercover Messianic Jewish activist who sought to bait Muslim UF professors into admitting bias against Israel and conservatives, despite a previous case report declaring the man was “not considered a threat” and wouldn’t be trespassed.
Unveiled on Wednesday, June 21, 2024, the Waldo Remembrance quilt hangs at the entrance of the Alachua County Library District Waldo Branch to remind visitors of Alachua County’s history of racial violence.
On Friday, a remembrance quilt was temporarily displayed at the Alachua County Library District Waldo Branch honoring the lives of five lynching victims from the Waldo, Hawthorne, Rochelle and Campville areas.
In its Thursday meeting, the Gainesville City Commission passed an ordinance covering restrictions on single room occupancy (SRO) residences through a second reading.
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