UF announces inaugural leadership awards
The UF Alumni Association recently named 16 honorees to its inaugural class of Gator Nation LeaDErshIp (DEI) Award winners. The DEI awards recognized alumni, students and […]
Education
Gilchrist County ambassador program finds footing
From Future Farmers of America to Gaming Club and Hi-Q Academic Teams, Gilchrist County schools provide a variety of club opportunities, and a new club looks […]
YMCA camps return to Hawthorne after decade gap
The YMCA of North Central Florida will conduct youth summer camps this year in Hawthorne and Micanopy, reviving summertime programming in rural areas. Hawthorne Mayor Jacquelyn […]
Alachua County Education Foundation seeks mentors
The Alachua County Education Foundation (ACEF) needs adult volunteers for its Take Stock in Children program for the upcoming 2022-23 school year. According to an ACEF […]
UF expert discuses fresh water protection
An estimated 2.5 million Floridians rely on private wells for home drinking water, according to the Florida Department of Health (FDOH). These systems are sensitive to […]
UF researchers look to improve retail security
Head up to the second floor of the University of Florida’s Innovation Hub and you might find yourself in the checkout area of a big box […]
Eastside student named Genes in Space finalist
The Genes in Space nationwide annual competition selected an Eastside High School senior as one of its five finalists on Wednesday. Vedant Karalkar, 17, is one […]
LCPD plans Memorial Day weekend DUI checkpoint
The Lake City Police Department (LCPD) will be conducting a multi-agency DUI checkpoint on Saturday, May 28, intended to reduce the impact of impaired drivers and […]
Glen Springs hosts chess challenge for students
Bishops and pawns flew across the cafeteria on Tuesday at Glen Springs Elementary School as around 400 K-5th grade students participated in the 2022 Chess Challenge. […]
GHS senior receives first Prepaid scholarship
Gainesville High School senior Zaynah Smith ultimately wants to return to her alma mater and help train other future teachers. That dream is a step closer […]