Larry Savage
Ocala Star-Banner
Gainesville, FL, United States
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Gainesville sinkhole grows to 125 feet wide, making neighbors nervous
The sinkhole has grown to 125 feet at its widest point and is estimated to be 150 feet deep. Residents are concerned for their homes' safety. → Read More
Alachua schools dealing with COVID cases, but not close to closing
School system officials say they are following the advice of a group made up of medical professionals. → Read More
School bus giveaway a hit with community organizations in Alachua County
The school system gave away 39 "retired" school buses to community organizations Wednesday afternoon. → Read More
Florida student's doodle could end up on Google, but she needs your vote
Greene’s doodle was the state of Florida winner for the "Doodle for Google" student contest for the 8th/9th grade category. Out of tens of → Read More
Metcalfe kicks off $15M school rebuilding project
School officials gathered Thursday to celebrate the start of a large-scale renovation at Metcalfe Elementary. → Read More
SWAG, partners work to ease hunger woes
When schools closed last March, and seeing the effects of COVID-19 in their area, the Southwest Advocacy Group, or SWAG, went to work.By the following → Read More
Free meals for county kids to continue
With school opening the last day of this month, the Alachua County Public Schools will continue offering free meals to all county children up to 18 years → Read More
Metcalfe kicks off $15M school rebuilding project
School officials gathered Thursday to celebrate the start of a large-scale renovation at Metcalfe Elementary. → Read More
School reopening plan OK’d, starts Aug. 31
Alachua County School Board members — all in masks and seated far apart — approved a three-option plan for reopening schools next month.But → Read More
Delayed start date for schools under discussion
Alachua County school officials are discussing whether to delay schools’ reopening until Aug. 31. → Read More
School board to weigh reopening plans Wednesday
The Alachua County School Board is set to meet Wednesday at 9 a.m. → Read More
Longtime bus driver dies from COVID-19
Troyanna Hamm died at home from COVID-19 after being released from a hospital. → Read More
Rolling back to school
Alachua County Public Schools is trying to ensure student safety as it prepares to roll out some 80 new buses when school begins Aug. 24. → Read More
Parker gets committee nod in renaming Finley school
Gainesville native who played a part World War II effort to build the atomic bomb chosen as namesake for Gainesville elementary school. → Read More
- News - Gainesville Sun
The Amazing Give, the Community Foundation of North Florida’s big day of fundraising for nonprofits in the area, postponed in April, is back in → Read More
Alachua County school board rethinks plans for opening
Despite submitting a plan that includes sending students and staff into schools to start the year on Aug. 24, citizens and board members express concerns → Read More
Roy leaves legacy of public education advocacy
Eileen Roy retires from the Alachua County School Board after 16 years, following a career in the classroom. → Read More
Longtime bus driver dies from COVID-19
Troyanna Hamm died at home from COVID-19 after being released from a hospital. → Read More
Nonprofits say need remains dire
The work done by Gainesville’s Catholic Charities, with a virtual telethon on WCJB earlier in the year, raised around $165,000 to help families in → Read More
Woodworks shop owner creates fundraiser for teachers
Jessica Schroeder of 352 Woodworks recently had a baby, and knows in the future her child will be heading to school.In an effort to help Alachua County → Read More