GNV News Wrap for Thursday, May 2, 2024

Topics covered in today's edition:

Gainesville one of 12 cities selected by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) to participate in national sustainability program
Gainesville ramps up efforts to clear local streets after latest property seizure notice at housing camp
UF, GNV to extend transit contract for 6 months as talks continue
Two Alachua County schools cleared after report of a gun on campus
UF going slow on selective admission for P.K. Yonge
Metcalfe Elementary to keep 10-month school calendar; Rawlings will proceed with year-round calendar
P.K. Yonge girls basketball coach Willie Powers retires
Buchholz baseball dedicates diamond to Rex and Brody Reinhart
Proposed Florida NIL deal sparks debate among coaches and players
Resident expresses his concern with construction caused by the expansion of fiber optic internet in Alachua County
College move-out produces a lot of waste, but that's not always a bad thing for Gainesville residents
High Dive music venue to shut down May 19
Bradley Gamble takes over as CEO of Cade Museum
Caterpillar chaos on the UF campus
Florida chancellor says protests won't be tolerated at graduations
Florida waives sales tax on summer fun items for month of July

Gainesville one of 12 cities selected to participate in national sustainability program - The Gainesville Sun

Gainesville is one of 12 cities selected by to be part of a program that helps local governments improve sustainability within communities.

Gainesville ramps up efforts to clear local streets after latest property seizure notice at housing camp

A homeless encampment on Southeast Fourth Place received a notice April 24 from the City of Gainesville giving camp residents three days to remove all personal items from the public property.

Gainesville leaders delay bus route cancellations amid negotiations with University of Florida - WCJB

City leaders in Gainesville are preserving all Regional Transit System (RTS) bus routes through the end of the year as they negotiate a new deal with UF

UF, City of Gainesville agree to extend current RTS contract for six months - The Gainesville Sun

UF's prepaid bus fare program is responsible for nearly $13.7 million of RTS' $28 million budget this year.

UF, GNV to extend transit contract for 6 months as talks continue

New contract will last through 2024.

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2 Alachua County schools cleared after deputies investigate report of a gun on campus - WCJB

Alachua County Sheriff's Office investigates a report of a man with a gun spotted in the area of Hidden Oak Elementary and Fort Clarke Middle

Hosseini: UF going slow on selective admission for P.K. Yonge - Mainstreet Daily News

President Sasse says there is a fourth option to reach compromise.

Metcalfe Elementary to keep 10-month school calendar

Rawlings to proceed with year-round school implementation.

P.K. Yonge girls basketball coach Willie Powers retires

Powers steps down after 21 seasons, two FHSAA state titles, and over 500 victories.

'He should have been pitching tonight.' How Buchholz baseball honored Rex and Brody Reinhart - The Gainesville Sun

Three years ago, 14 year old Rex and 11 year old Brody Reinhart were tragically murdered. Last month, Buchholz made sure their names would never be forgotten.

Proposed Florida NIL deal sparks debate among coaches and players - WUFT

Florida could follow 33 other states, as well as the District of Columbia, to allow high school athletes to make name, image and likeness (or NIL) money through sponsorship deals.

Gainesville residents concerned with installation of fiber optic lines in their neighborhoods

As companies work to install new fiber optic cables for internet service in Alachua County, some residents are concerned with damage caused to their property

College move-out produces a lot of waste, but that's not always a bad thing for Gainesville residents - WUFT

Many University of Florida students throw away the items they don't need when moving out of dorms or apartments each year, creating what some local residents see as a unique opportunity.

Gainesville bands honor High Dive; music venue to close its doors May 19 - WUFT

Gainesville music lovers will know High Dive as one of many host locations for The Fest, featuring global music groups. According to Consequence, High Dive was even named one of the 100 Best American Music Venues.

High Dive owner worries for future of Gainesville music scene after closure - WCJB

A prominent entertainment venue in Gainesville, High Dive, is just a couple weeks from closing its doors.

Bradley Gamble takes over as CEO of Cade Museum, with aspirations and challenges ahead

After a year-long search, The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention announced Bradley Gamble as its new chief executive officer on April 15. He took over for Phoebe Cade Miles, who had served as its interim CEO since March 2023.

Caterpillar chaos on the University of Florida campus - The Gainesville Sun

The surge in the caterpillar population on the UF campus in Gainesville is an annual springtime occurrence.

Florida

As protests roil colleges, Florida chancellor says they won't be tolerated at graduations - The Gainesville Sun

Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters have been arrested on Florida university campuses this week.

Florida's waiving sales tax on dozens of summer fun items from snorkels to sleeping bags and sunscreen for month of July - 352 Today

The initiative also makes admission to Florida's State Parks free for the 4-day Memorial Day holiday weekend.

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