Popsicle philosophy
There’s a popular Korean saying that I always heard growing up: “You can’t spit at a smiling face.” I’ve never spat in anyone’s face before, smiling […]
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Popsicle philosophy
There’s a popular Korean saying that I always heard growing up: “You can’t spit at a smiling face.” I’ve never spat in anyone’s face before, smiling […]
A time to tinker, and a time to decide
Kevin DeYoung, in his book “JUST DO SOMETHING”, uses a great metaphor in the first chapter – he talks about the classic construction game called “Tinker […]
In case you missed it: COVID, Car Accident, School Board
It was a busy news week in our community. Three inmates test positive for COVID-19 in the Levy County Detention Center, the Alachua County School Board […]
In big win for DeSantis, Florida high schools to kick off fall sports August 24th
The Center Square – The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Board of Directors voted 11-5 on Friday to allow fall sports practices to begin Aug. […]
Florida reports 6,352 new cases of COVID-19
The Florida Department of Health reported 6,352 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 569,637 cases as of the […]
Gilchrist County Fire Rescue responds to near-drowning at Ginnie Springs
Units from Gilchrist County Fire Rescue responded to reports of a drowning at Ginnie Springs on Wednesday (Aug. 12th) just after 5pm. During the response, the […]
Johnson takes the helm as the Newberry Panthers stalk a state title in 2020
Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Makai Johnson of Newberry High School. Johnson will play football and baseball his senior year. This past spring he was […]
Three inmates at Levy County Detention Center test positive for COVID-19
The Levy County Sheriff’s Office announced that three inmates at the Levy County Detention Center have tested positive for COVID-19, and that 20 LCSO employees have […]
With hard work as his anchor, Eli Davis will lead the offensive line at Williston High School in 2020
Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Eli Davis of Williston High School. Davis will play football and participate on the weightlifting team his senior year. He […]
County Commission approves $750,000 CARES Act money for digital teacher training
At yesterday’s Alachua County Commission Meeting the Commission took the following actions: (1) authorized $750,000 of CARES Act money to facilitate additional digital teacher training and […]
Public school uncertainties
Michigan education administrators by mid-August usually are well prepared for public school openings right after Labor Day. Not this year. Mike Burde, veteran assistant superintendent for […]
Alachua County Public Schools extends free meal program due to new school start date
With Alachua County Public Schools’ start date for students pushed back to August 31st, the district’s Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) Department will again be serving […]
COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to rise in Florida
The Florida Department of Health reported 6,148 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 563,285 cases as of the […]
Traffic Update: Sinkhole on SR 24 repaired; all lanes reopened
FDOT Traffic Update The Florida Department of Transportation has announced that it has completed repairs of the sinkhole on State Road 24 in between CR 336 […]
Two days left: Early voting for 2020 Primary Election ends tomorrow
Early voting for the 2020 Primary Election ends tomorrow, August 15th. Locations are open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Early voting locations are as […]
Newberry High’s Paige Dinges looks to spike her volleyball career with a state championship in 2020
Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Paige Dinges of Newberry High School. Dinges will play middle blocker for the Panthers’ volleyball team this year. She’s been […]
Gilchrist County Fire Rescue receives CPR devices
Gilchrist County Fire Rescue received five new Automated CPR Devices with the assistance of a Florida Department of Health matching grant. Each of the Advanced Life […]
The politics of postage
WASHINGTON—Public scrutiny of the U.S. Postal Service is reaching new heights as the agency deals with budget problems, partisan attacks, and questions about its handling of […]
Florida DOH reports 6,236 new COVID-19 cases; hospitalizations and fatalities continue to mount
The Florida Department of Health reported 6,236 new cases to the Florida COVID-19 Dashboard, bringing the total positive test count to 557,137 cases as of the […]
Bronson High School’s Thomas Kerrin shoots for a perfect season in 2020
Today’s Rising Senior spotlight is on Thomas Kerrin of Bronson High School. Kerrin will play football, basketball, and participate on the weightlifting team his senior year. […]
Florida’s prison system under siege from COVID-19
TALLAHASSEE – The novel coronavirus death toll in Florida’s prison system reached 60 yesterday, as a massive surge of infection continues to spread between workers and […]
Florida sheriff bans masks for deputies, visitors
If someone confronts a Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputy about not wearing a mask, the deputy is supposed to respond politely and walk away. Sheriff Billy […]
When will high school football start? Local coaches have mixed opinions
With the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Board of Directors meeting approaching this Friday, several area head football coaches offered their thoughts on whether the […]
County Commission cancels interlocal fire rescue agreement with Archer
The City of Archer has a year to figure out whether it will create its own fire department since Alachua County has canceled its interlocal service […]