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The North Central Florida Cancer Control Collaborative and WellFlorida Council will host “Shared Journeys,” a free commu...
06/12/2026

The North Central Florida Cancer Control Collaborative and WellFlorida Council will host “Shared Journeys,” a free community event for cancer survivors and caregivers, on Saturday, June 19, at the First Baptist Church of Gainesville.

First Baptist Church of Gainesville to host event on June 19.

During a meeting on Thursday, the University of Florida Board of Trustees approved a 15% increase in fees for new out-of...
06/12/2026

During a meeting on Thursday, the University of Florida Board of Trustees approved a 15% increase in fees for new out-of-state students, with current non-resident students getting a 10% waiver for the remainder of their academic years at the university.

The increases come after a Florida Board of Governors policy change last year.

$1.4 billion stadium renovation to last three years.

“Feed The Block Day” is slated for Saturday afternoon at the Duval Early Learning Academy in Gainesville.
06/11/2026

“Feed The Block Day” is slated for Saturday afternoon at the Duval Early Learning Academy in Gainesville.

Event to take place at Duval Early Learning Academy.

Calling all dads who paint, build, fish, dance, play, eat and help their families escape from one emotionally charged ro...
06/11/2026

Calling all dads who paint, build, fish, dance, play, eat and help their families escape from one emotionally charged room in an hour. Father’s Day is Sunday, June 21, and Alachua County is ready to celebrate.

Celebrations slated for June 20, 21 and 27.

In recognition of the United States' 250th anniversary, Santa Fe College Community Education will offer a series of work...
06/11/2026

In recognition of the United States' 250th anniversary, Santa Fe College Community Education will offer a series of workshops examining influential people and defining moments in American history. Santa Fe College

Three workshops slated over next three weeks.

Three months after the University of Florida suspended Krishna Lunch from campus, a petition asking that the nonprofit b...
06/11/2026

Three months after the University of Florida suspended Krishna Lunch from campus, a petition asking that the nonprofit be welcomed back is rapidly gaining traction amid silence from the school.

Owner aims to clear up misinformation.

The combined Social Security reserves for disability insurance, survivors' insurance, and retirement are projected to be...
06/11/2026

The combined Social Security reserves for disability insurance, survivors' insurance, and retirement are projected to be spent by 2034, according to a new report out this week.

Social Security reserves dropped by $160 billion in 2025.

The Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority approved its budget for the next fiscal year on Wednesday, with no base rat...
06/11/2026

The Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority approved its budget for the next fiscal year on Wednesday, with no base rate increases for electric and gas but water and wastewater rates of 1.75% and 1, respectively.

Utility to pay $128 million in debt.

On Tuesday, during the Florida High School Athletic Association Board of Directors’ final meeting of 2025-26, the new Op...
06/11/2026

On Tuesday, during the Florida High School Athletic Association Board of Directors’ final meeting of 2025-26, the new Open Division was unanimously approved, 10-0, for the upcoming school year. The Prep Zone Florida High School Athletic Association

FHSAA Board of Directors approve new Open Division championship classification for 11 sports.

The University of Florida Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Wednesday to select Dr. Stuart Bell as the university’s...
06/10/2026

The University of Florida Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Wednesday to select Dr. Stuart Bell as the university’s 14th president, subject to confirmation by the Florida Board of Governors.

Selection subject to approval by Florida Board of Governors.

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