1000 Voices celebrates 10 years building unity in Florida, beyond
Annual Duke Ellington concert set for April 28.
HCA North Florida Hospital: ‘BOLO’ for Mainstreet journalist
Hospital directs employees to call security on reporter.
Seat 5 in Alachua City Commission up for election
Eric Ford running against incumbent Jennifer Blalock
Newberry approves first reading of solar regulations update
City also approves future land use, zoning for industrial business park next to NC Ranch development.
Newberry recovers from holding pond sinkhole
Surrounding wells test results did not raise concerns.
Alachua County Youth Fair and Livestock Show to start this weekend
Events to run through March 5.
Newberry Education First answers questions in town hall meeting
Three more meetings to come.
Alachua County School Board finalizes book challenge policy
Citizens voice concerns about objectionable books.
Rockwell, Certain oppose Newberry charter school plan
Comments signal narrow path to success for advocates.
Gainesville Regional Airport breaks ground for parking garage
Project completion expected within a year.
Newberry school families, teachers to vote on charter option
Newberry Education First parents spearhead “crusade” for better schools.
Superintendent responds to viral book hearing clip
Video of Terwilliger Elementary School assistant principal posted on Twitter account.
Newberry cancels election for unopposed incumbents
Last year’s election was canceled for same reason.
Newberry approves stormwater assessment study
Commission also approves historical association, new solid waste rates.
Santa Fe High School biotech students find their niches
Magnet application deadline is Tuesday afternoon.
Education Foundation uses $498K grant for ACPS initiatives
Four initiatives focus on students’ mental health and resiliency.
Homeschool student wins Alachua County spelling bee
Cooper Campen will go to First Coast Regional Spelling Bee in March.
Library governing board misses quorum to vote on director evaluation
Backup materials show positive reviews, goals for 2024
Alachua County school district clarifies book challenge policy
Staff attorney said she is treating policy guides as living documents.
Levy County approves controversial sand mine exception
No public comment taken at continuation of quasi-judicial hearing.
Split school board approves Andrew contract
Superintendent still must approve offer before it takes effect.
School board to vote on superintendent contract
New three-year contract on agenda for Tuesday’s meeting.
Metcalfe, Rawlings to switch to year-round school
ACPS one of three districts selected for four-year state pilot program.