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View all posts ReporterBefore joining Mainstreet Daily News to cover K-12 and higher education, Nick spent three and a half years at the Levy Citizen, where he served as the newspaper’s editor/reporter. In that role, Nick covered everything from government and education to sports and local events. He discovered his passion for journalism while attending the University of Florida, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism in May 2021. When he is not typing words on his keyboard, you can usually find Anschultz watching sports – especially his Florida Gators – fishing, or spending time with friends and family. Nick is also a Report for America corps member.
When do schools in North Central Florida reopen after winter break?
Jan 5, 2026
Start dates for schools in Alachua and surrounding counties.
Education foundation of Alachua County honors achievements at holiday luncheon
Jan 5, 2026
Guest speakers and awards highlight December 2025 event.
6 key education issues in Alachua County to watch in 2026
Jan 2, 2026
Topics range from leadership searches to elections.
Pamela Marshall-Koons withdraws from 2026 Alachua County School Board race
Dec 30, 2025
Marshall-Koons was a candidate for District 3.
Mainstreet’s top feature stories of 2025
Dec 30, 2025
Stories included fraud case, UF pipe organ centennial celebration and Lincoln High School Memorial Wall unveiling.
4 candidates announce runs for Alachua County School Board seats in 2026
Dec 26, 2025
Three seats are up for reelection.
Former UF President Ben Sasse reveals stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis
Dec 23, 2025
Sasse announced the diagnosis via social media on Tuesday morning.
Gainesville Empowerment Zone Family Learning Center earns APPLE accreditation
Dec 23, 2025
Learning center has been working toward accreditation for last year.
New board takes charge as Frazer School’s owner resigns over financial issues
Dec 19, 2025
School to be led by a three-person board to start.
Alachua County School Board rates interim superintendent’s performance
Dec 17, 2025
Board members grade Kamela Patton’s overall performance as satisfactory.
UF establishes presidential search committee for university’s 14th president
Dec 17, 2025
Rahul Patel to chair 15-member search committee.
Alachua County School Board approves CFO transition in split vote
Dec 16, 2025
Editor’s note: This story was updated with additional information. The School Board of Alachua County (SBAC), in a split vote on Tuesday night, approved a Personnel Recommendations list by interim […]
UF Facilities Services Children’s Christmas Parade brings holiday cheer to campus
Dec 16, 2025
Sixth annual parade takes place on Tuesday morning.
Newberry community school board approves updated policies and teacher pay scale
Dec 16, 2025
Salary scale set at 5% higher than Alachua County Public Schools.
CFO transition draws concerns from Alachua County School Board member
Dec 15, 2025
Janine Plavac says Michael Reneke doesn’t meet qualifications for position.
Electrical Training Alliance of Gainesville offers path for aspiring electricians
Dec 12, 2025
Tuition-free, hands-on apprenticeship program has been training electricians since 1948.
Oak Hall School breaks ground on ‘Two Spaces. One Vision’ campaign
Dec 11, 2025
Campaign will help fund two new gymnasiums on campus.
Community workshop focuses on UF’s proposed golf course development
Dec 9, 2025
Community members flocked to Myra A. Terwilliger Elementary School in Gainesville on Monday night for a workshop on the University of Florida Golf Institutional Special Area Plan, which involves rezoning 580 acres of […]
Children’s Trust of Alachua County selects new leadership for 2026
Dec 9, 2025
Board members elected new chair, vice chair and treasurer at meeting.
UF Board of Trustees vote to start search for university’s 14th president
Dec 5, 2025
Interim president plans to apply for permanent post.
UF launches $200M expansion for College of Dentistry’s Dental Science Building
Dec 4, 2025
Three-phase addition and renovation project to be completed by end of 2030.
Miss University of Florida 2025 empowers youth through arts
Nov 27, 2025
Bailee Perdue has passion for community service and nonprofit work.
Florida education commissioner files complaint against Talbot Elementary teacher
Nov 24, 2025
Emily Caylen Grace accused of violating state statutes and rules with ‘Mx.’ term.
Gainesville High teacher faces reprimand over student superlative controversy
Nov 24, 2025
Lauren Watts gave student ‘Most Likely to Become a Dictator’ superlative.