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Alachua County Democrats condemn death threats against school board chair Sarah Rockwell in statement

Democratic leaders wrote that they are concerned about death threats sent to Rockwell, which they say has warranted ...

Education commissioner threatens sanctions against Alachua School District over free speech

Florida Commissioner of Education Anastasios Kamoutsas sent the Alachua County School Board a letter threatening sanctions ...

Alachua County School Board Chair Rockwell apologizes again for Hulk Hogan comment

Alachua County School Board Chair Sarah Rockwell apologized again for comments regarding Hulk Hogan's death. She has faced ...

Alachua school board under state scrutiny over free speech clash

Florida Commissioner of Education Anastasios Kamoutsas sent the Alachua County School Board a letter threatening sanctions ...
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Hulk Hogan Fallout: Florida education commissioner demands Rockwell appear before board

Sarah Rockwell has been ordered to appear before the state Board of Education amid the continued fallout over her ...

Who is Sarah Rockwell? Florida school board member under fire for celebrating Hulk Hogan's demise; issues apology for 'cruel and flippant' comment

Alachua County School Board member Sarah Rockwell is facing criticism for a Facebook post regarding Hulk Hogan's reported ...

Florida parent demands resignation of school board chair who celebrated Hulk Hogan's death

School board chair Sarah Rockwell faced resignation calls after controversial comments about Hulk Hogan's death, later ...
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Commissioner of Education recommends withholding School Board Members' salaries for violating parents' rights

Commissioner of Education Kamoutsas sent a letter requiring School Board Chair Sarah Rockwell to attend the August 20 State ...
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Alachua County School Board responds to Hulk Hogan Facebook comment controversy

The Alachua County School Board addressed controversy over a comment on Hulk Hogan’s death and approved the tentative budget ...
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Tempers flare at Alachua County School Board meeting after member’s controversial Hulk Hogan comments

This is Sarah Rockwell’s second public apology after making comments on Facebook about the death of Hulk Hogan.
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Alachua County Republican Party letter argues that City Commissioner Casey Willits' actions escalated tension and hostility at School Board meeting

Alachua County Republican Chairman Tim Marden has sent a letter to Gainesville City Attorney Daniel Nee, arguing that City ...
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"A renewed dedication to this district and our students": Rockwell pledges to move forward

At the beginning of today's School Board of Alachua County meeting, Chair Sarah Rockwell affirmed her continued dedication to the district and its students ...