Metro Editor Grace Larson is a second-year journalism student and this Fall's metro editor. This is her fourth consecutive semester on the metro desk, having previously served as commission reporter, K-12 education reporter and editor. If she's not editing an article, you can probably find Grace working out, antiquing or crafting.
The Alachua County Commission approved a residential and agricultural development at its Tuesday meeting, passing it to the state for review. The commission also requested information about alleged data sharing by Flock Safety cameras in the county.
As the polls close and ballots are counted, here is everything you need to know about the results of the school board election.
The Newberry Community School Board voted on Monday to expand the charter school to kindergarten through fifth grade and approved a school improvement plan.
On Tuesday, nearly 20 Alachua County Public School teachers received calls telling them they’ve been reassigned to another school. By Thursday, the district had revoked eight of the changes.
The Alachua County School Board voted on Thursday to move forward with environmental evaluations of Citizens Field. The board will also consider five alternate sites.
Though average teacher salaries are on the rise in Florida, the state still ranks 50th in the nation.
The Newberry Community School Board wished Chuck Clemons, a former board member, farewell at a meeting Monday. They also confirmed Title I plans ahead of the 2026-27 school year.
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.
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