Shane Andrew’s firing came after recent evaluations of his position were completed by each board member. Behind the scenes, each board member had their own reasons for voting the way they did.
Last year, U.S. consumers spent a record-breaking $12.2 billion on Halloween supplies. With Oct. 31 drawing near, budget-conscious Gainesville residents appear reluctant to splurge.
The motion passed in a 3-2 vote, with board members Tina Certain and Sarah Rockwell in dissent. The termination will be effective Nov. 15.
Out of 411 cities in Florida, Gainesville is the only one to celebrate and officially recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Oct. 14, Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward said. The holiday honors the history of Native American cultures.
Artificial intelligence is helping UF Health doctors detect tumors and prescribe tailored treatments.
Milton is predicted to make landfall on the west coast of Florida Wednesday evening, the first hurricane to hit Tampa Bay directly in nearly a century. The storm — which has regained its Category 5 distinction after a brief Tuesday morning downgrade — is predicted to be deadly.
El huracán Milton tocará tierra el miércoles en la costa oeste de Florida. Las proyecciones actuales son que Milton llegará a la zona de Tampa Bay, lo que convertiría la tormenta en la primera en tocar tierra allí en alrededor de un siglo.
Update: Traffic lights are out on Northwest 39th Avenue between 83rd Street and 98th Street, according to a City of Gainesville post on X.If there are no signal lights at an intersection, the post recommends treating it like a four-way stop. Red flashing lights should be treated as a stop sign. Under yellow flashing lights, drivers should proceed with caution only when traffic permits. Power has been restored to the outage near Saint Francis Catholic Academy, according to GRU’s outage map.
Attendees rallied to support an amendment that would return the company’s leadership from state to city control. It will appear on the general election ballot Nov. 5.
A new Florida bill went into effect Oct. 1 banning encampment on public streets and property. Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward said the city will see minimal changes.
Hurricane Milton quickly intensified to a Category 4 hurricane Monday morning. UF will cancel class Wednesday and Thursday.
In its meeting Thursday, the Gainesville City Commission approved an amendment to an affordable housing ordinance, which will decrease the amount of housing units that can be built on land that is a certain square footage.
Alachua County residents may only object to a maximum of one material per month. There is no limit to the number of objections parents or guardians may make, due to their access to school district materials.
For some Gainesville residents, discount stores offer cheaper alternatives for groceries, especially in areas where access to nutritious food is scarce.
Alachua County educators and the school board are at an impasse over this year’s salary negotiations. The ongoing dispute has union members raising concerns about impacts on staff morale and retention as the school year progresses
The city saw 60 mph winds and power outages but escaped destruction seen in coastal areas.
Getting Gainesville voters to the polls this election season is a priority for several non-profit organizations within Alachua County. To some, the November election is especially important because of the city and county referendums appearing on the ballot.
As of Sept. 16, changes to downtown Gainesville parking are being enforced. The changes have sparked controversy among business owners and citizens alike.
The hurricane is expected to make landfall Thursday afternoon on the Gulf Coast of Florida.
The district will assess storm damage after Helene has passed and notify families over the weekend if there will be any impact on the reopening of schools on Monday, ACPS Communications Director Jackie Johnson wrote in an email.
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