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UF student killed in Wednesday night hit and run near campus
By Grethel Aguila | Dec. 11, 2020Margaret A. Paxton was hit just before 11 p.m. while walking near 2000 W. University Ave.
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More than 250 public school students and faculty in quarantine this week
By Sophie Feinberg | Dec. 11, 2020As of Friday afternoon, ACPS has 81 active COVID-19 cases, according to the school district’s COVID-19 dashboard. This week, 258 are in quarantine — an increase of more than 100 since last week.
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Mold issues at West 20 apartments affect residents’ health
By Steven Walker | Dec. 10, 2020Multiple reports of mold came from residents living in different buildings on the West 20 property. It is unknown how widespread the issue is.
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Gainesville man arrested after his baby and girlfriend were shot and killed
By Asta Hemenway | Dec. 5, 2020Police, who arrived at the scene on the 2900 block of Northeast 17th Drive. Kivi J. Ellis, 26, was arrested Friday evening.
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Newberry church celebrates with food trucks after Christmas tree fundraiser
By Nora O'Neill | Dec. 5, 2020Half of the money from the Christmas tree sales will go to help children in countries such as Guatemala and Cambodia.
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School district selects interim superintendent
By Sophie Feinberg | Dec. 4, 2020The Alachua County Public School board voted 3-2 in a meeting Friday to select Carlee Simon as interim superintendent.
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As COVID-19 cases rise, the public school district prepares to continue digital learning
By Sophie Feinberg | Dec. 4, 2020Alachua County Public Schools can continue offering digital learning in the spring, according to a state emergency order enacted this week.
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Public schools, nonprofits address digital divide in light of COVID-19
By Sophie Feinberg | Dec. 4, 2020Eight months since Alachua County Public Schools went virtual due to COVID-19, students continue to struggle with the change. With many students still not physically back in schools, education morphed to fit into an increasingly virtual world through digital or hybrid learning. Even in brick-and-mortar classrooms, digital access is a necessity.
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New downtown development project, police advisory council coming in January
By Tristan Wood | Dec. 4, 2020Downtown renovations will total more than $385,000
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Gainesville experienced extreme weather. Here’s how to stay safe
By Anna Wilder | Dec. 3, 2020Temperatures in Gainesville reached 32 degrees Fahrenheit Tuesday, and are expected to drop further throughout December. To help residents get through inclement weather circumstances, Gainesville has programs and mechanisms to prepare people and keep them safe.
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Alachua County School Board votes to fire superintendent
By Sophie Feinberg | Nov. 30, 2020Following a tumultuous year, Superintendent Karen Clarke is fired effective Dec. 1
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Alachua County voting demographics from the 2020 presidential election show increases in turnout
By Steven Walker | Nov. 30, 2020Voting numbers increased in many demographics, and decreased in others
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After pressure and negative evaluations, public school superintendent resigns
By Sophie Feinberg | Nov. 29, 2020After almost three decades working in the school district, Clarke announced that she is resigning, effective June 30, 2021
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Formerly incarcerated Gainesville resident and activist girlfriend fight for criminal justice reform
By Alan Halaly | Nov. 29, 2020Walker was released from jail after more than 8 months on Nov. 3
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City commission votes not to fire city manager despite external investigation recommending termination
By Sophie Feinberg | Nov. 24, 2020The external investigation found that he had retaliated against an employee
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School bus drivers feel endangered during COVID-19 pandemic
By Sophie Feinberg | Nov. 22, 2020Rickey Davis is the second ACPS bus driver to die from COVID-19 since August
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Days before Thanksgiving break, public school cases and quarantines increase
By Sophie Feinberg | Nov. 20, 2020District totals are at 181 student and 103 staff cases
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Alachua man accused of homicide arrested Wednesday night
By Asta Hemenway | Nov. 19, 2020William Matthew Ford was arrested and charged of first-degree homicide Wednesday
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What having a president who stutters means to me
By Paloma Quadri | Nov. 18, 2020I have had a stutter ever since I can remember. I carry it with me to every restaurant I order from, every job interview I have, every class I have to speak in front of and everywhere else.
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Alachua County Commission swears in three commissioners
By Tristan Wood | Nov. 17, 2020Two new Alachua County commissioners and one incumbent were sworn into office in person Tuesday afternoon.
