Florida’s oldest elevator gets new lease on lift in downtown Gainesville
Aug 22, 2025
Elevator included in old post office when constructed in 1911.
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Florida’s oldest elevator gets new lease on lift in downtown Gainesville
Elevator included in old post office when constructed in 1911.
Parent accuses GHS teacher of bullying son, giving him ‘dictator award’
Aug 22, 2025
Lauren Watts placed on administrative leave pending investigation.
Santa Fe College hosts third annual orientation and networking event
Aug 22, 2025
Student-athletes get opportunity to hear speakers throughout day and meet with local vendors.
State Board of Education agrees school board violated First Amendment rights
Aug 20, 2025
Board members required to undergo free-speech training.
School board approves 1.5% increase for health insurance premiums
Aug 20, 2025
Premiums effective throughout 2026.
Ribbon cutting held for Santa Fe College’s new Cellon Institute
Aug 19, 2025
Facility named in honor of late college supporter Ralph Cellon.
New ratings show ACPS Pre-K programs outperformed state peers
Aug 19, 2025
Nearly 80% of district’s Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten programs received an ‘Excellent’ rating.
UF Board of Trustees hears update on interim president search
Aug 18, 2025
Work continues to find candidate to replace Fuchs.
UF students arrive to campus for move-in day
Aug 16, 2025
Move-in process to continue through Tuesday.
Alachua County School Board to implement new public comment rules at meetings
Aug 15, 2025
Changes take effect at Tuesday’s meeting.
UF professor offers students back-to-school tips to avoid getting sick
Aug 15, 2025
Illnesses include common cold, strep throat, pink eye and head lice.
Newberry Community School launches official Facebook page
Aug 14, 2025
Charter school is scheduled to open in fall of 2026.
ACPS launches two additional communication tools to connect families, schools
Aug 14, 2025
App and Rooms come on heels of new district website and messaging platform.
Alachua County School Board revises public comment policy
Aug 13, 2025
Board workshop comes after recent tumultuous meetings.
Children’s Trust hears update on Community Literacy Collaborative Plan
Aug 12, 2025
Board presented with ‘framework’ to improve literacy in Alachua County
UF to become first college to use facial authentication Express Entry for fans
Aug 12, 2025
Starting this football season, the University of Florida will be the first college to use a facial authentication program to allow fans to enter home games […]
“Our celebrities”: Alachua County students return to school
Aug 11, 2025
Kanapaha Middle School students receive red-carpet treatment on first day.
Ribbon cutting celebrates completion of revitalized Littlewood campus
Aug 8, 2025
Project took just over a year to complete
Alachua County sends reminder to drivers regarding school bus safety
Aug 8, 2025
Alachua County Public Works sent a reminder to drivers about school bus safety as area schools return on Monday. According to the release sent on Thursday, […]
“Champion of Champions”: Frazer School student wins national chess title
Aug 7, 2025
Bach Ngo earns scholarship and cash prize at annual Denker Tournament
Need-to-know information for parents, students as school year approaches
Aug 6, 2025
Summer break is quickly winding down for students in Alachua County, as the first day of classes for the 2025-26 school year is on Monday, Aug. […]
UF/IFAS researcher stresses importance of milk pasteurization
Aug 6, 2025
Recent sickness from raw milk-related infections climbs in Florida.
Alachua GOP letter argues city commissioner escalated hostility at SBAC meeting
Aug 5, 2025
Letter states Casey Willits contributed to tension against citizen speaking.