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University Of Florida Professor Creates Haitian Creole Textbook To Preserve Language And Culture

The textbook aims to address a shortage of updated educational resources for Haitian Creole, the third-most-spoken language in Florida. A University of Florida professor is working to modernize Haitian Creole education with a new textbook designed to address outdated learning materials while strengthening language accessibility and cultural representation, The Independent Florida Alligator reports.

Gainesville, FL · 21d

The Gainesville Sun

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Hawthorne football a win away from undefeated season in rout of Hardee

For the first time since 2023, Hawthorne football is a win away from an undefeated regular season . Hawthorne ran all over Hardee with a 38-3 win to hand the Wildcats their first loss of the 2026 season. The Hornets, meanwhile, head into the bye week before the regular season finale vs. Dunnellon on October 30. "I'm pleased with my team for some of the adversity we've been through already this season, and to overcome some of that stuff, I'm extremely proud," coach Cornelius Ingram. What is that adversity the Florida football legend mentioned? Hawthrone lost star QB and 2025 FHSAA Rural Player of the Year Richard Roundtree during the win over Miami-Northwestern September 10. That forced a major step back for the offense, but at least it still had Derryek Gillins — 2025 Gainesville Sun All-Area Second Team RB. But Gillins tore his ACL in the win over Wakulla on October 2. With Hardee featuring sophomore linebacker James Cherry, who holds offers from Florida, Alabama and Ole Miss, there was some reason for fear. All that dissipated from the opening kick. The Hornets scored on their first five possessions, including a Maverick Jones punt return TD. All five scores

Hawthorne, FL · 22d

WCJB

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Judge recommends written reprimand for Gainesville High teacher after ‘dictator’ controversy

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) — A Gainesville High School teacher will likely keep her teaching certificate and face no further suspension after issuing a “most likely to become a dictator” award to a former student. An administrative law judge issued a recommendation for a written reprimand against Lauren...

Gainesville, FL · 23d
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Oak Hall Football Seeks Bounce Back Against St. Joseph’s Academy

Oak Hall looks to turn an extra week of preparation into a bounce-back win when it hosts the St. Augustine St. Joseph’s Academy Flashes at 7 p.m. Friday. The Eagles (4-2) are out to rebound after scoring a season low in a 42-6 loss to Jacksonville Christ’s Church Academy on Oct. 2.

Gainesville, FL · 23d
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5th Annual UF AI Days

This episode features the fifth annual AI Days sponsored by the AI² Center at the University of Florida. AI Days brings together hundreds of bright minds from various disciplines across UF to discuss the future of artificial intelligence in the classroom and research labs. In 2025, more than 90 interdisciplinary teams went head-to-head in student competitions. Ideas ignite, innovation thrives and AI takes center stage. This year the individual colleges will host AI events on October 23 followed by a week of various AI events and presentations from October 26-29 in the UF Reitz Union Grand Ballroom in Gainesville.

Gainesville, FL · 21d

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Belleview Parents Fear New 950-Seat School Can't Hold 1,344 Kids

Every morning, kids in Belleview cross a busy stretch of Central Florida highway just to get to class, and parents say drivers along the corridor are not always paying attention. Now, with Marion County Public Schools moving to merge two elementary campuses into a single new building, some families fear that daily gauntlet is about to get worse, not better.

Belleview, FL · 29d

WCJB

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Columbia County High School sitting in 2nd place in T-Mobile contest

The winner can go on to a national competition with a million dollar prize for home field renovations.

Lake City, FL · 23d

WCJB

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Judge expected to give recommendation in case against Gainesville High School teacher

An administrative law judge is expected to issue a written order in Lauren Watts’ case.

Gainesville, FL · 24d

Daily News

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Focus placed on mental health support after student’s suicide

Putnam County School District officials are emphasizing mental health support and ways to connect students with help after the death of a 14-year-old student Oct. 12. Heather Odom confirmed with the Palatka Daily News that her daughter, Brystal Sadler, was the Palatka Junior-Senior High School student who died by suicide.

Palatka, FL · 24d

Seattle ON Tap

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The 50-Yard Flag That Crushed Santa Fe's District Title Dreams: Playoff Hopes on Life Support

Las Vegas Raiders logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Man, talk about a gut punch. With less than two minutes left on the clock, Santa Fe’s Kayoni Briggs ripped off a monster punt return, taking it […]

Alachua, FL · 23d

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Forget Harvard and Yale: This Florida University Just Earned a Spot Among the “New Ivies”

Think the best colleges are all up north in snowy towns? The University of Florida in Gainesville is now being talked about as one of the “New Ivies,” and it is easy to see why. It has huge research power, a famous sports culture, and a campus so big that one day is not enough.

Gainesville, FL · 25d

Daily News

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School bringing in counselors amid student’s death

Palatka Junior-Senior High School is grieving the loss of one of its students, with officials promising to bring in mental health workers to provide support. The school announced the student’s death in a Facebook statement on the afternoon of Oct. 13. In addition to offering condolences to the late student’s loved ones, the statement urged people to call or text 988, the number for the 24/7 Suicide & Crisis Hotline, if they are in need or think someone they know needs assistance.

Palatka, FL · 25d

The Gainesville Sun

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Reaction mixed to school board's vote on Citizens Field, new Buchholz stadium

Last Tuesday, the Alachua County School Board decided to drastically change high school football in Gainesville . The five-member school board voted 3-2 to officially purchase Citizens Field from the City of Gainesville and rebuild the facility built in 1948, along with funding the construction of a new stadium at Buchholz . The estimated cost for Citizens Field comes in at $25 million and $16 million for the new stadium at Buchholz to bring it to $41 million. The timetable for completion remains uncertain for now, but the vote means an end to the sharing of Citizens Field by Buchholz, Gainesville High and Eastside – an arrangement in place since 1990 when the Bobcats and Hurricanes left Florida Field to move across town. The Gainesville Sun spoke to Buchholz Athletic Director Thomas Pankey, defensive coordinator and former head coach Chuck Bell, Eastside AD Donald Buie and head coach Gator Hoskins to hear their thoughts on the ACSB’s decision. Gainesville High, which doesn’t have space on campus to build a stadium, declined to comment for this story. Buchholz athletics excited for earned opportunity, unlocked potential When Pankey took over as AD for Ron Brooks in May 2025, he quickly went to

Gainesville, FL · 25d

WCJB

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Columbia, Bradford school boards weigh policies on booster clubs paying coaches due new state law

School board members in Columbia and Bradford counties considered policy changes now that a new state law allows school booster clubs to help supplement coaches’ pay.

Columbia County, FL · 25d

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23 students expelled from Marion County schools during first month of school year

The Marion County School District recorded 23 student expulsions during the first month of the new school year, according to the district’s latest discipline report. The report, which tracks placement incident dates from the start of school on Aug. 10 through early September, is one of the items to be discussed during the Marion County School Board’s regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct 13.

Marion County, FL · 26d

WCJB

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Columbia County School Board members discuss concerns over insurance rates

Board members decided to consider making changes during their next meeting on October 27.

Columbia County, FL · 25d

WCJB

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Columbia County school enters in $250,000 T-Mobile contest

LAKE CITY, Fla. (WCJB) - Columbia High School is competing for the “Friday Night 5G Lights” contest offered by T-Mobile. The school advanced as a division finalist and is among forty other schools across the West, Midwest, South, and East divisions. Columbia High School is one of ten...

Columbia County, FL · 26d

WCJB

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Marion County school board approves $4 million for new buses

Board members unanimously approve purchase of 22 buses.

Marion County, FL · 25d

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From Gainesville to Miami: These 5 Florida universities rank among the nation’s top 100 schools for 2027

Florida’s universities continue to cement their place among the nation’s best, especially with the latest 2027 Best Colleges ranking by U.S. News & World Report. With multiple Sunshine State institutions securing spots in the top 100, local students and residents have plenty to celebrate — considering some of the top academic powerhouses are right here in Miami!

Miami, FL · 10-02

Yahoo Sports

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Second high school football coach dies unexpectedly at same school

Second high school football coach dies unexpectedly at same school. The Gainesville High School football program is dealing with another tragedy. Gainesville assistant coach Quintavis Styles died last Tuesday, according to The Gainesville Sun. He was 31. Styles is the second Gainesville High coach to die within the past year....

Gainesville, FL · 10-06