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UF report: Unprovoked shark bites plummeted in 2024

Feb 11, 2025
Unprovoked shark attacks were down 22 from 2023.
Education

Robotics students practice teamwork, creativity at district competition

Feb 6, 2025
Winning team moves on to Central/North Florida State VEX Competitions in March.
Education

School Board of Alachua County to sunset phone call input in meetings 

Feb 5, 2025
Phone call option to end July 1.
Local Living

Education Gala scheduled for Feb. 21

Feb 4, 2025
Event to be held at UF Hilton Conference Center.
Education

SF College Foundation launches Pillars of Service Awards

Jan 28, 2025
Program to recognize contributions of individuals and organizations.
Education

Santa Fe High School senior named Cooke Scholar semifinalist 

Jan 27, 2025
Giner is one of 571 chosen nationwide.
Education

Sidney Lanier’s Monica Benson takes Teacher of the Year award

Jan 24, 2025
Benson teaches mostly high school special needs students.
Education

Regeneron Science Talent Search picks Frazer School student as finalist 

Jan 23, 2025
Regeneron and Society for Science selected The Frazer School senior Sophia Rong as a finalist in the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2025. Rong was the only […]
Education

Oak Hall’s Li earns WFM chess title, aims for another 

Jan 22, 2025
She is now highest-rated player in school history.
Education

School board ratifies ESP contract amid teachers’ calls for higher raise 

Jan 22, 2025
Board also extends interim superintendent contract.
Education

UF online bachelor’s degree program receives No. 2 ranking

Jan 22, 2025
U.S. News & World Report names UF one of top online institutions for third straight year.
Citizens of the Month

December 2024 Citizens of the Month

Jan 21, 2025
Awards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty.
Education

Update: All area schools to close Wednesday for winter storm

Jan 21, 2025
National Weather Service forecasts potential freezing rain, ice to hit on Tuesday night.
Education

Alachua County Teacher of the Year to be announced Thursday 

Jan 21, 2025
Three finalists represent Glen Springs, Ft. Clarke, Sidney Lanier.
Education

Alachua County teachers vote down salary agreement 

Jan 17, 2025
ACEA demands early release Wednesdays return.
Education

Frazer School to add all elementary grades, expand again 

Jan 16, 2025
School to host three open houses this weekend.
Education

Patton offers to extend interim superintendent contract

Jan 15, 2025
School board members express gratitude for extra time for superintendent search.
Education

Magnet program application window opens

Jan 13, 2025
Students can apply for 2025-26 school year.
Education

Alachua County Public Schools improves graduation rate

Jan 10, 2025
Traditional schools’ graduation rates rise, district overall dips slightly.
Education

UF to celebrate centennial birthday of Andrew Anderson Memorial Pipe Organ

Jan 10, 2025
Faculty and alumni presentations and performances Jan. 23-26 to honor instruments legacy.
Education

Attorney files amended complaint against school board, city of Alachua 

Jan 9, 2025
Complaint removes two counts, clarifies plaintiffs.
Crime

School board, city of Alachua file motions to dismiss negligence lawsuit 

Jan 7, 2025
Lawsuit based on sexual harassment accusations against baseball coach.
Education

Oak View Middle School classrooms without heat

Jan 7, 2025
Parts expected in mid to late January to fix problem.
Education

Education Foundation of Alachua County adds new scholarship 

Jan 6, 2025
Alachua County Public Schools seniors can apply for 81 scholarships, totaling more than $150,000.
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