Metro Editor Grace Larson is a second-year journalism student and this summer's metro editor. She previously worked as city/county commission reporter and K-12 education reporter for The Alligator. When she's not editing stories, Grace enjoys running, weightlifting and going on random side quests. If she's not at her desk, you can find her at any place offering free food and crafts.
The Alachua County Commission voted at a Tuesday meeting to look into financially supporting Gainesville Thrives, a literacy nonprofit. It also voted to purchase land near Watermelon Pond and Lake Alto Preserve.
Beginning Sunday and lasting until July 24, 10 junior chess players will face off in the U.S. Junior Chess Championship. This year, Gainesville’s got a stake in the competition.
Florida has seen an uptick in cyclosporiasis cases this summer, reporting 48 cases since June. Alachua County is among those impacted by the recent rise in cyclosporiasis cases, having observed one case last month.
Alachua County residents may recognize Jancie Vinson from the crowd at school board meetings or as someone who regularly signs up for public comment. Soon, her voice will be heard not from the audience but from the podium in the front of the Alachua County School Board room.
The Florida Department of Education released school and district grades Wednesday. Alachua County Public Schools maintained its overall B rating, and 13 schools exhibited a change in grades.
The Gainesville City Commission continued with plans to improve East Gainesville at a meeting Thursday.
The Gainesville City Commission continued with plans to improve East Gainesville at a meeting Thursday.
The Alachua County School Board decided not to proceed with an interlocal agreement with the Gainesville City Commission that would have allowed the school board ownership of Citizens Field.
Three seats are open on the Alachua County School Board this election season, with two incumbents running.
The Alachua County School Board met Wednesday to discuss potential renovation and construction projects.
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