Local LivingApplications for annual VFP Peace Scholarship now open Staff Reports Mar 14, 20250 commentsGainesville Veterans for Peace accepting applications through April 25.
Government + PoliticsGainesville talks Citizens Field, partnership with school district Seth Johnson Mar 13, 20253 commentsCommissioners split on idea of selling stadium.
EducationSchool board asks to own Citizens Field Glory Reitz Mar 13, 20252 commentsVu attempts to expand ask to include all of East Gainesville Sports Complex.
EducationSchool board to appeal Newberry charter conversion Glory Reitz Mar 12, 20253 commentsSome board members indicate they are prepared for other legal action if necessary.
Education3 ACPS teams qualify for VEX Robotics World Championship Staff Reports Mar 7, 20251 commentTwo teams win regional titles.
Education5th graders frolic, compete at field day Glory Reitz Mar 6, 20254 commentsAnnual event celebrates completion of elementary school.
EducationSchool district preps in case of ICE entry Glory Reitz Mar 5, 20258 commentsAlachua County citizens push for more protection to make students feel safe.
EducationGHS students reach top scores on Cambridge English, chemistry exams Staff Reports Mar 3, 20251 comment92 GHS students and one NHS student won Cambridge International awards.
EducationFrazer School takes top places in science competitions Lillian Hamman Mar 3, 20250 commentsStudents from The Frazer School took top places at science competitions at the end of February and will be moving on to the national competitions slated for […]
SponsoredTeen Dating Violence: Education and Support Crystal Sorrow Mar 1, 20251 commentPeaceful Paths, your local domestic violence network, educates youth in the community about Teen Dating Violence
EducationState board unanimously approves Newberry school conversion Glory Reitz Feb 26, 20253 commentsCommission also chooses to let statute’s 50% vote requirement trump board of education’s former majority requirement.
EducationP.K. Yonge team wins Spoonbill Bowl ocean science academic competition Staff Reports Feb 26, 20250 commentsCompetition held at University of South Florida on Saturday.
Citizens of the MonthJanuary 2025 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports Feb 25, 20250 commentsAwards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty.
EducationBuchholz student’s artwork selected for international exhibit Staff Reports Feb 25, 20253 commentsDrawing one of 48 works of art chosen for Advanced Placement Art and Design Exhibit.
EducationGHS student wins spot in International Science and Engineering Fair Staff Reports Feb 21, 20251 commentAbhith Kasala advances for second straight year.
EducationHomeschooler wins second straight spelling bee Glory Reitz Feb 20, 20251 commentThree-hour competition stretches 42 rounds.
Education19 ACPS students named National Merit finalists Staff Reports Feb 20, 20252 commentsGainesville High School leads area schools with 10 finalists.
EducationSchool board tables Rawlings year-round calendar Glory Reitz Feb 19, 20253 commentsBoard members ask for more information about this year’s effectiveness.
NewsChildren’s Trust of Alachua County to launch child development program in March Staff Reports Feb 18, 20250 commentsProgram expands collaboration with Partnership for Strong Families.
EducationDeSantis appoints Ezzell to SF College Board of Trustees Staff Reports Feb 17, 20252 commentsDr. Tara Ezell a partner with Dermatology Associates.
EducationUF report: Unprovoked shark bites plummeted in 2024 Jerald Pinson | Florida Museum of Natural History Feb 11, 20250 commentsUnprovoked shark attacks were down 22 from 2023.
EducationRobotics students practice teamwork, creativity at district competition Glory Reitz Feb 6, 20250 commentsWinning team moves on to Central/North Florida State VEX Competitions in March.
EducationSchool Board of Alachua County to sunset phone call input in meetings Glory Reitz Feb 5, 20253 commentsPhone call option to end July 1.
Local LivingEducation Gala scheduled for Feb. 21 Staff Reports Feb 4, 20250 commentsEvent to be held at UF Hilton Conference Center.