Gershon Harrell
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Recent articles by Gershon:
Alachua County school district to require clear bags for middle, high school students
Alachua County Public Schools on Monday notified parents that all middle and high school students will be required to wear clear backpacks next year. → Read More
School district officials accidently send Alachua County parents 'active shooter' alert
Alachua County Public Schools accidently sent parents an alert Thursday morning stating that there was an active shooter around a school campus. → Read More
Pace Center for Girls unveils new mural "Protect. Love. Serve." to promote safe driving
Local artist Jenna Horner unveiled a mural at the Pace Center for Girls in Gainesville to promote safe driving. She said the center is an inpiration. → Read More
UF to change teachings on racism or risk $100M in funding due to 'Stop WOKE' bill
The bill, which Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law in April, revises requirements for instruction based on the history of African Americans. → Read More
Class of 2022: High school graduates, photos of top academic achievers in Alachua County, region
Approximately 1,700 students are expected to graduate this year from Alachua County's seven high schools between May 24 to 27. → Read More
Alachua County Public Schools to host in-person kindergarten round-up registration events
The district-wide event will be held on April 27 at varying times depending on the school. → Read More
University of Florida Police Department under fire after racial discrimination complaint
A current and former UF police officer filed a pair of complaints against UFPD. The current officer said she also faces discrimination as a woman. → Read More
Buchholz High School math group hope for 15th win in state championship
Winners of the competition will advance to Nationals which is held in Washington D.C. in July. → Read More
State-approved financial literacy bill would move course from an elective to a requirement
A new bill signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis will turn a financial literacy course from an elective to a required course. → Read More
Santa Fe College honors community leaders with Women of Distinction and Promise awards
The nominated women would have been honored in March 2020 but due to the COVID-19 pandemic the event was postponed. → Read More
COVID-19 update: Alachua County numbers are falling, but a subvariant of omicron looms
The state has no intention of investigating its overstated vaccination count as cases decline throughout the Sunshine State and Alachua County. → Read More
New interim superintendent Shane Andrew jumps right into his role as acting district chief
Shane Andrew's contract as interim superintendent is still under review. He replaces former superintendent Carlee Simon, who was fired after 2 years. → Read More
Man dies after being struck by RTS bus while crossing the street near UF campus
The man, who wasn't named, was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead from his injuries. → Read More
15-member youth group created to help reduce gang, gun violence around Alachua County
The15-member committee made up of youth from around Alachua County will meet regularly to find ways to reduce gang involvement and gun violence. → Read More
Hidden Oak Elementary School student wins Alachua County Public Schools spelling bee
Jeevan George of Hidden Oak Elementary won the event; he will move on to the regional event, which will be held April 1 on Zoom. → Read More
Hospitals in Alachua County report fewer patients with COVID-19
Mirroring the statewide trend, local hospitals see the number of COVID-19 cases drop; officials say the omicron variant's peak may have crested. → Read More
'It's for the kids': Expansion for Oak View Middle School breaks ground
The building is expected to be completed by Nov. 28. It will contain 16 classrooms and a collaborative learning center. → Read More
Here's how you can celebrate Martin Luther King holiday in Alachua County
Martin Luther King holiday events start Thursday and run through Monday, with events from renaming the courthouse to service opportunities and art. → Read More
New private school hoping to come to Gainesville by fall 2022
The Aegis Institute, a private school for students in grades 9-12, plans to open its doors to students by September 2022. → Read More
Alachua County Public Schools invites families to learn about new literacy program
The webinar will be held Monday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. In order to attend the webinar, families will have to register. → Read More