Sara-James Ranta is a third-year journalism major, minoring in sociology of social justice and policy. Previously, she served as a general assignment reporter for The Alligator's university desk.
As the Alachua County School Board navigates Kay Abbitt's vacancy, the 75-plus day delay in appointing a new board member reflects a broader trend in Florida.
Nearly 500 people gathered Tuesday to take part in a national event by “50-50-1,” a grassroots movement organized by independent volunteers. Called the “March 4th Day of Action,” the event protested President Donald Trump's administration.
Alachua County Public Schools issued a memo Feb. 10 outlining strict protocols for U.S. ICE officers, granting them “broad authority” to interview and remove students in schools without a warrant.
The Alachua County School Board unanimously eliminated citizen input phone calls at a meeting Tuesday night.
Hace diez años, Amy Trask estaba en su cocina preparando huevos para el desayuno, mientras su bebé recién nacido dormía en su cuna. Su pareja estaba sentado en el sofá, aún ebrio de la noche anterior.
Gainesville resident Amy Trask created a pair of bills to protect Floridians from facing the domestic abuse she did. If passed, the bills would expand law enforcement response and victim resources.
Monica Benson, an Exceptional Student Education teacher at Sidney Lanier Center, won the 2025 Alachua County Teacher of the Year award.
The Alachua County School Board heard over 30 employee concerns about an unsettled salary contract at a meeting Tuesday. The Alachua County Education Association, the county’s teacher union representing over 3,000 employees, rejected the tentative salary offer of 1.6% made by ACPS Dec. 19.
Alachua County Public Schools, district offices and all extracurricular activities will be closed on Wednesday due to the upcoming winter storm, according to a press release.
If ACPS employees vote in time, the board will vote on the new salary schedule during its Jan. 21 meeting. Raises and retroactive pay would then be included in February paychecks. Retroactive pay is the compensation a teacher receives from a prior pay after a salary increase.
Boradesha Bryant stands with her daughter, La’Lee McClendon, at One Community Family Resource Center on Sunday, July 21, 2024.
Patrons stretch at a First Magnitude Brewing Company drag yoga event on Sunday, June 23, 2024.
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