2024 Citizens of the Year
Jun 26, 2024
Awards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Children's Trust of Alachua County, Clay Electric Cooperative, and Bosshardt Realty.
Education
2024 Citizens of the Year
Awards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Children's Trust of Alachua County, Clay Electric Cooperative, and Bosshardt Realty.
Education Foundation of Alachua County receives $60K grant from HCA
Jun 21, 2024
Grant will fund fire and medical certification programs for high school students.
Wiles Elementary School chorus performs at Carnegie Hall
Jun 18, 2024
Students travel to New York City for festival youth concert.
UF earns 5-star rating from Money magazine
Jun 18, 2024
Second year in row publication selects university to “Best Colleges in America” list.
Alachua Habitat for Humanity home relocated in Gainesville
Jun 14, 2024
Santa Fe College students built home sponsored by Charles Perry Partners Inc.
UF considers P.K. Yonge’s purpose, application process
Jun 13, 2024
Plan of action anticipates new application process, programming.
Local students named Sunshine State Scholar representatives
Jun 13, 2024
Eastside, Buchholz students honored by state for STEM achievements.
Water polo coach fired from GHS, banned from UF campus
Jun 11, 2024
School district: No student allegations made at GHS.
Alachua County school board discusses preliminary budget
Jun 11, 2024
Board members ask for more help for students experiencing homelessness.
2nd Juneteenth film festival features Gloria Merriex documentary
Jun 10, 2024
Duval Elementary teacher used rhythm and music in innovative teaching methods.
UF fires water polo coach after allegedly being ‘overly touchy’ with players
Jun 10, 2024
Coach has also led GHS water polo teams since 2013.
Citizens suggest names for ACPS district office
Jun 7, 2024
Last public input meeting to be held June 27.
More local students win National Merit Scholarships
Jun 6, 2024
Additional ACPS winners expected in July.
100 Black Men opens registration for annual Aviation Academy
Jun 5, 2024
Organization prepares for sixth annual event.
UF Online to offer new majors in fall 2024
Jun 5, 2024
Majors aim to expand access to meet Florida work force needs.
ACPS calls for citizen input to rename district office
Jun 5, 2024
Names to be based on location or deceased contributors to education.
Alachua school board approves 10 principal appointments
Jun 5, 2024
Citizens, board members express concern over position shuffling.
Boy Scouts honor 5 Alachua County educators
May 30, 2024
Award being introduced to North Florida through Gainesville Cub Scout pack.
Therapy horse to visit High Springs Library
May 30, 2024
Horse to appear after book reading about him.
Newberry to weigh charter governing board nominees
May 29, 2024
Budget and ordinance to establish board on track for June 10 vote
State ends contract with AMIKids, other day programs
May 28, 2024
AMIKids seeks alternate funding, ways to serve community.
Alachua County Public Schools to provide free summer meals
May 28, 2024
Dates and times of operation vary.