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Health fair breaks boundaries in Gainesville: Patients from Brazil and Haiti join the Hispanic community
On May 18, the organization Children Beyond Our Borders (CBOB), in collaboration with Equal Access Clinic (EAC), held its well-known free health fair in Gainesville, this time extending its reach beyond the Latino community to serve Brazilian and Haitian patients. The fair, which took place at Parkview Baptist Church, offered...
Water Worries | Aquifer recharge becomes key to preserving tap water access
Few things are taken for granted in modern society as much as tap water. Fresh, drinkable water is available at the twist of a knob or the turn of a wrist. Residents often are unaware of the resources, efforts and costs that go into bringing water before it comes trickling out of their spouts and sinks.
UF graduates its first class of teacher apprentices from new state program
As a stained glass artist, Richard Belsky knows tools. So when he decided to trade cutting glass for teaching kindergartners, he knew he’d need a new set. Now, he’s about to join the six UF graduates from Florida’s first registered teacher apprenticeship program armed with a new toolbox: a master’s in elementary education and a professional teaching certification.
Ironwood Golf Course looks to stay afloat as staple of Gainesville golf community
In recent years, Ironwood Golf Course has faced budget cuts, management watches and all kinds of threats of closure. But amid all the turmoil, the grass is greener than ever before at the historic North Florida course. Since being purchased by Gainesville in 1992, Ironwood has become a staple of...
The Point, May 20, 2024: Undercover activist tries to entrap Muslim UF professors
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. • Fresh Take Florida: Undercover Messianic Jewish activist sought to entrap Muslim professors at UF. "A Messianic Jewish activist who pretended to be Muslim and said he was concerned about Islamophobia met undercover over the last four weeks with Muslim professors at the University of Florida — including its new Teacher of the Year — in an apparent scheme to goad them into making remarks that would expose their bias against Israel and conservatives."
The Week Ahead: Your stories to look out for in North Central Florida
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - On Monday, Lake City City Council members vote on a contract for new city manager Don Rosenthal. Its open ended and calls for a salary of $165,000, a healthy increase of $15,000 over the last city manager. Florida Realtors release home sales numbers for April on...
A colorful display of entrepreneurship, talent and community: Gainesville’s first annual Asian festival
With Japanese martial arts demonstrations and musical performances, authentic Asian cuisine and local vendors, UF students and Alachua County residents alike gathered at Bo Diddley Plaza May 18 to commemorate the City of Gainesville’s first annual Asian festival. The festival, which started at 10 a.m., began with Mayor Harvey...
Alachua Police K9 named in honor of two fallen officers
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Alachua Police officers are honoring a sergeant and a deputy who were shot and killed six years ago. That’s the new APD K9 ‘Ramsey’. It’s a combination of two Gilchrist County deputies, Sergeant Noel Ramirez and Deputy Taylor Lindsay who were killed in 2018.
College football 2024 transfer portal news: Florida signs two best-available in May, ranking remainders
Only two of the top 100 transfers in 2024 are still on the market. College football transfer portal recruiting is winding down for 2024 in May as most of the best-available players are now off the board. With Cormani McClain transferring to Florida as a preferred walk-on, all of the top-50 players are now committed ahead of the 2024 season.
Man on pre-trial release arrested during investigation of shots fired at Hickory Place Apartments
Adam Wayne Christmas, Jr., 21, was arrested yesterday and charged with loitering/prowling and resisting an officer without violence during an investigation of shots fired at Hickory Place Apartments The post Man on pre-trial release arrested during investigation of shots fired at Hickory Place Apartments appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Meet Alachua County Public Schools' 2024 National Merit Scholarship award winners
A handful of Alachua County Public Schools students have been awarded $2,500 each after winning the 2024 National Merit Scholarship. In addition to being named National Merit Scholars, some recipients also were awarded the Benacquisto Scholarship, a merit-based award for high school graduates in Florida who have been recognized as a National Merit Scholar. They will receive a scholarship equal to the standard institutional cost of attendance for an in-state student minus the sum of Bright Futures...
Newberry City is asking for the community’s help in improving the area
NEWBERRY, Fla. (WCJB) - Newberry city leaders would like the community’s help in improving the area. City leaders are asking residents to fill out a survey about the city that will help with future improvements. The survey includes rating how much the residents like the neighborhood, the city, and...
274± acres in Newberry purchased by land development company from Texas
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Colliers International’s GNV Commercial Advisory Team has successfully facilitated the sale of 274± acres of prime land in Newberry, located at 21236 W. Newberry Road. The sale was executed on behalf of Glaeser Tract Investment, LLC, marking a significant transaction in the region’s real estate market. The Buyer, HCNB SAPP, LLC, hailing from Southlake, Texas, entrusted Land & Homes Real Estate Brokers in the transaction.
P.K. Yonge basketball standout signs her NLI with Trinity Baptist College
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The senior class of the P.K. Yonge girls’ basketball team has seen remarkable success over their high school journey. From clinching a district championship to making it to the regional final during their junior year. That cohort was special. On Friday a third member of...
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