The University of Florida’s $443 million housing expansion plan includes construction of a dedicated building for its Disability Resource Center, according to the Florida Alligator. Demand for disability services at UF has more than tripled over the past decade, driving the need for expanded facilities. The project also involves the demolition of Graham Hall, which was torn down in fall 2025.
Sources: The Independent Florida Alligator
Twenty-three Alachua County schools will provide free breakfast and lunch to all students in the coming school year under the federal Community Eligibility Provision program, regardless of household income. Families at the remaining 27 schools must submit applications to determine whether they qualify for free or reduced-price meals. Reduced-price breakfast costs $0.30 and lunch $0.40, while full-price students pay $1.50 for breakfast and up to $2.75 for lunch.
Sources: WCJB TV20 · Mainstreet Daily News
Stuart Bell, the newly installed president of the University of Florida, has outlined his top priorities and goals for the institution’s near-term future. His five-year contract guarantees a minimum of $2 million per year in total compensation.
Sources: The Gainesville Sun · The Independent Florida Alligator
