Overcrowding, charter schools brought into question as ACPS school board discusses zoning maps
In a nearly four-hour meeting Tuesday, the Alachua County School Board discussed the modified elementary and high school rezoning maps.
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In a nearly four-hour meeting Tuesday, the Alachua County School Board discussed the modified elementary and high school rezoning maps.
The restaurant sign outside superette, Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
The Florida House voted to approve a bill on Tuesday that would give the state control over any utility authority created by the legislature after Jan. 1, 2023. The move would nullify the Gainesville vote asking for power over utilities to return to the city’s commissioners.
Alachua County School Board Superintendent Dr. Kamela Patton listens to a speaker at 620 E University Ave. in Gainesville, Fla., Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Florida Gators center Micah Handlogten (3) dunks during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi State, Tuesday, March 03, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
Florida Gators center Micah Handlogten (3) passes during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi State, Tuesday, March 03, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
Florida Gators center Micah Handlogten (3) jumps to catch an alley-oop pass during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi State, Tuesday, March 03, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
Florida Gators center Micah Handlogten (3) catches an alley-oop during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi State, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
Florida Gators center Micah Handlogten (3) dunks during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi State, Tuesday, March 03, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
Harry D. Michael, a 72-year-old independent artist, carefully recreates a mural dedicated to Tom Petty at the 34th Street Wall in Gainesville, Fla. Monday, March 2, 2026.
A 1,120-foot-long wall running down 34th Street in west Gainesville has served as a creative landing space for decades — full of art, memorials and messages conveyed through graffiti and murals. One of those murals was devoted to honoring Gainesville rock ’n’ roll star Tom Petty.
What began as a way to practice golf has quickly evolved into a two-location sold-out concept for two Gainesville brothers.
For Florida football’s new-look coaching staff, retaining the ‘fab five’ was the key to building a strong foundation built on leadership and talent ahead of the 2026 season. Of the five players the Gators made a priority, freshman edge Jayden Woods was the only who officially entered the transfer portal.
The Standard celebrated its 10-year anniversary of the start of its construction, marking a decade of luxury high-rise living in Gainesville.
Construction workers on scaffolding outside the south building of the Social 28 apartment complex, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
Florida outfielder Cash Strayer (26) runs to third base during an NCAA baseball game against Florida International University, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
Florida infielder Ethan Surowiec (10) runs to first base during an NCAA baseball game against Florida International University, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
Florida forward Alex Condon (21) hypes up the crowd during the second half of an NCAA basketball game against Arkansas, Saturday, Feb.28, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
Florida Men’s Golf head coach J.C. Deacon talks with Florida’s Noah Kent during the Gators Invitational, an NCAA golf tournament, at the Mark Bostick Golf Course, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
Dozens of people gathered Saturday night at the Haile Village Center to connect with Brazilian culture through food and drumming by Bloco GNV at a Carnaval event hosted by Samba Brazilian Kitchen.