High Springs students participate in National Walk & Roll to School Day
Oct 7, 2025
Kickoff event held at High Springs Community School on Tuesday morning.
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High Springs students participate in National Walk & Roll to School Day
Kickoff event held at High Springs Community School on Tuesday morning.
UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital selected among best in 6 medical specialties
Oct 7, 2025
U.S. News & World Report releases Best Children's Hospital rankings.
GHS teacher fights bullying accusations with state
Oct 6, 2025
Lauren Watts filed case with Division of Administrative Hearings on Oct. 1.
Matheson History Museum increasing educational offerings, with focus on youth
Oct 3, 2025
Museum recently hired a new, part-time education coordinator.
Saint Francis Catholic Academy launches public phase of campaign for cafetorium
Oct 1, 2025
Groundbreaking for nearly 7,000-square-foot building slated for June 2026.
2 Frazer School students named CLT10 National Award winners
Sep 30, 2025
Award recognizes students with 50 highest scores on CLT10 exam.
DeSantis visits UF, touts university’s and state’s academic achievements
Sep 29, 2025
Governor held press conference at Emerson Alumni Hall on Monday.
Oak Hall announces record enrollment numbers for 2025-26 school year
Sep 29, 2025
957 students mark highest number in school’s history.
Newberry Community School Board gives OK to advertise principal job
Sep 26, 2025
Job listing to be posted by Oct. 1.
State Board of Education approves Newberry charter conversion
Sep 25, 2025
Newberry Elementary to become charter school in fall 2026.
‘It’s beyond troubling:’ State Board of Education discusses Alachua County schools
Sep 24, 2025
School Board of Alachua County and district have come under fire for recent incidents.
School board vice chair criticized for comment on late Charlie Kirk
Sep 23, 2025
Tina Certain facing backlash from Republican leaders.
Florida Museum bird banding event slated for Saturday
Sep 23, 2025
Event to be held at Prairie Creek Conservation Cemetery.
Teachers union accepts school district’s $5M offer for salary increases
Sep 23, 2025
Offer accepted during joint salary negotiation meeting on Sept. 18.
UF holds steady in U.S. News & World Report public university rankings
Sep 23, 2025
Florida ranked No. 7 for the second straight year.
Children’s Trust of Alachua County approves final $17M budget
Sep 22, 2025
Board also passes 0.45 millage rate in final TRIM hearing.
Lincoln Middle School Orchestra to perform at prominent national festival
Sep 19, 2025
The Abraham Lincoln Middle School Orchestra has long been one of the superior programs in Florida. Now, they’ll get the opportunity to showcase their talents on […]
Reports of possible weapon at Gainesville High ‘unfounded’
Sep 18, 2025
School was placed on “secure” status on Thursday afternoon.
Education Foundation to celebrate 30 years of Take Stock in Children
Sep 18, 2025
The Education Foundation of Alachua County (EFAC) invites community members to attend an anniversary event honoring 30 years of Take Stock in Children on Thursday, Oct. […]
Alachua County Foster Grandparents program secures funds, seeks volunteers
Sep 18, 2025
Volunteers serve in public schools, local charter schools, childcare centers and after-school programs.
School board ponders lawsuit with Newberry charter conversion
Sep 17, 2025
Board’s appeal was denied by state in August.
Community members unite against ICE guidance in schools
Sep 17, 2025
Rally held at Alachua County School District Office.
Santa Fe College Police Department names new chief
Sep 16, 2025
Ryan Woods to replace outgoing Ed Book on Oct. 1.
ACPS holds joint security, safety meeting with local first responder agencies
Sep 15, 2025
Meeting organized by interim superintendent and district security team.