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Former Superintendent Karen Clarke, left, Moore’s mom, Tedreyonce' Moore and Deputy Superintendent Donna Jones smile on Oct. 28, 2019, the day Moore received her laptop. Clarke and Jones were Moore’s mentors. (Courtesy of The Education Foundation of Alachua County)

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Public schools, nonprofits address digital divide in light of COVID-19

By Sophie Feinberg | Dec. 4, 2020

Eight 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, 2020

Downtown 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, 2020

Temperatures 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, 2020

Following a tumultuous year, Superintendent Karen Clarke is fired effective Dec. 1

The Phillips Center for the Performing Arts had Election Day voting and drive-thru COVID testing on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 in Gainesville, Fla.

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Alachua County voting demographics from the 2020 presidential election show increases in turnout

By Steven Walker | Nov. 30, 2020

Voting 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, 2020

After 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, 2020

Walker 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, 2020

The 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, 2020

Rickey 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, 2020

District 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, 2020

William 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, 2020

I 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.