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Alan Levine: UF Presidential Search neither 'Failed' ... nor Over

Santa Claus · Gainesville

Alan Levine: UF Presidential Search neither 'Failed' ... nor Over

47% Right coverage: 15 sources

In 2012, I was on the Board of Trustees at the University of Florida. Then-President Dr. Bernie Machen had announced his retirement, and we were in the midst of a search for a new president. The search committee had narrowed the pool of candidates to three people, and I was asked, as a Trustee, to fly to Washington, D.C., to meet with the candidates. The request seemed odd because my understanding of the process was that we were to have a Truste…See the Story

2025 ACC/SEC Challenge: Ranking All 16 Matchups, Predicting Winners as Duke vs. Florida Headlines Slate

Basketball · Gainesville

2025 ACC/SEC Challenge: Ranking All 16 Matchups, Predicting Winners as Duke vs. Florida Headlines Slate

60% Center coverage: 5 sources

Here's the ranking and predicted winners of all 16 ACC/SEC Challenge matchups this coming season See the Story

Florida football recruiting: Gators surge with three new Composite four-star commitments in 2026 class

Sports · Gainesville

Florida football recruiting: Gators surge with three new Composite four-star commitments in 2026 class

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Florida landed three new commitments in the 2026 class in a span of less than 24 hours Read Article

Man Convicted of Child Sex Crimes in Ray County Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison

RAY COUNTY — A man who pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a child in Ray County will spend 30 years in prison.Newberry · Newberry See the Story

Citrus Trees Reimagined: A Living Weapon Against Citrus Greening

In a new strategy to combat citrus greening disease, scientists have engineered citrus trees to act as both bait and executioner for the insects that spread the disease. Using virus-induced gene silencing, the trees emit signals that attract the Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri, while delivering fatal blows through RNA interference that cripples the insect's development and survival. This dual-function design dramatically reduces insect po…Gainesville, Florida · Gainesville See the Story

Alachua City Commission selects Interim City Manager - Alachua Chronicle

At a June 9 meeting, the Alachua City Commission passed a budget amendment resolution accepting a $50,300 grant to be used for the renovation of Theatre Park and selected Rodolfo Valladares as the Interim City Manager for the next 12 months or until a permanent City Manager is found. The post Alachua City Commission selects Interim City Manager appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.Alachua · Alachua Read Article

High Springs City Commissioner Wayne Bloodsworth backs Marshall Rawson for State House - Alachua Chronicle

The Marshall Rawson for State Representative campaign today announced the endorsement of High Springs City Commissioner Wayne Bloodsworth. The post High Springs City Commissioner Wayne Bloodsworth backs Marshall Rawson for State House appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.High Springs · High Springs Read Article

Fundraiser supports local teacher and decorated veteran facing mental health crisis - Alachua Chronicle

A local family started a GoFundMe to help with their expenses after their husband and father, a combat veteran and teacher, suffered a life-threatening mental health crisis. The post Fundraiser supports local teacher and decorated veteran facing mental health crisis appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.Veterans · Alachua Read Article

Gainesville man charged with inappropriately touching young teenager - Alachua Chronicle

Shawn Wesley Williams, 38, was arrested yesterday and charged with four counts of lewd or lascivious conduct with a victim under 16 years of age. The post Gainesville man charged with inappropriately touching young teenager appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.Gainesville, Florida · Gainesville Read Article

Former Gators' Commit Back on Campus for Official Visit

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Izayia Williams flipped from the Florida Gators to Ole Miss, marking the fifth commitment in his recruitment.Sports · Gainesville Read Article

Governor Ron DeSantis signs 12 bills - Alachua Chronicle

Governor DeSantis signed 12 bills today The post Governor Ron DeSantis signs 12 bills appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.Ron DeSantis · Alachua Read Article

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