High school sports editor for The Gainesville Sun 2010-2020; covered prep sports 36 years; education/nonprofits reporter for The Sun; adjunct instructor at UF
Gainesville, FL
Joined August 2009
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The state has appealed the judge's ruling about the reopening of schools, which means that ruling is automatically stayed. We'll continue to post updates.
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A Leon County judge has thrown out parts of the state's emergency order requiring districts to reopen brick and mortar schools this month. If the state appeals, which is almost certain, the judge's decision will automatically be stayed. We'll keep you posted.
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BREAKING: Court ruling reveals that Circuit Judge Charles Dodson says FL Gov. DeSantis’ order to open all brick and mortar schools for in-person learning during the pandemic is unconstitutional, “to the extent it arbitrarily disregards safety.”
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Congrats to all the @AlachuaSchools graduates of 2020 that will be walking across the stage at #GainesvilleRaceway this week!
June 8
Newberry HS
Hawthorne HS
PAM@Loften HS
June 9
Eastside HS
Buchholz HS
June 10
Santa Fe HS
Gainesville HS
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Hawthorne High School seniors are lining up for graduation, including Cody Kraus, who will be the first Hornet across the stage!
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🚨 Please see below for the latest #FHSAA update on the spring sports season 🚨
fhsaa.org/news/2020/0420
To say this was a tough decision is an understatement! We miss sports e v e r y d a y but we look forward to resuming in 2020-21.
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Report cards for the 3rd nine weeks will be available online through the Family Access system on April 10. More info at bit.ly/3bWN732
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As we wrap up this first week of remote learning under COVID-19, Superintendent Karen Clarke has a message for Alachua County Public School families. bit.ly/2UEnjmw
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After pretending that there was no problem and ingesting the situation, #Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declares total quarantine for the state. #Floridalockdown #usaCoronavirus #COVIDー19 #coronavirus
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Florida's Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran has announced that schools will remain closed through May 1, which means the new target date for reopening is Monday, May 4.
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The City of Gainesville reminds you to practice social distancing when running essential errands and to stay at home! A special plea for our neighbors ages 18-32. #StayHomeSaveLives
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Over the past 9 years my family and I have experienced enormous loss, failure, and suffering. I think I've learned many pertinent and encouraging lessons that are applicable to our current global crisis.
One the lessons I’ve learned is...
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“I’m with you guys. You’ve got my support, and I know we’re going to get through this together.”
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University of Florida has rescheduled its Spring commencement for the weekend of July 31-August 2 for students graduating with master’s or bachelor’s degrees. Graduating doctoral students can participate in the summer doctoral ceremony scheduled for August 7. More info soon.
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🚨We’ve posted an #FHSAA update on the coronavirus (see below)🚨
Please continue to heed the advice of state and local authorities, practice social distancing, and wash your hands. We want to see you all back on April 15th! 🤞🏼
fhsaa.org/news/2020/0318-0