EducationGainesville Orchestra brings violin to elementary schools Glory Reitz Nov 15, 20240 commentsLake Forest program expands to Idylwild.
EducationSchool Board of Alachua County approves interim superintendent contract Glory Reitz Nov 13, 20240 commentsBoard also voted down an amendment to board policy that would alter magnet program eligibility.
EducationMagnet program showcase set for Nov. 16 Staff Reports Nov 8, 20240 commentsShowcase to include all magnet programs, elementary through high school.
EducationSchool board sets date to approve final contract for interim superintendent Glory Reitz Nov 7, 20240 commentsBoard also touches on operational audit findings.
EducationAlachua County Public Schools students named all-state musicians Staff Reports Nov 7, 20240 commentsStudents come from nine local middle and high schools.
EducationSanta Fe FFA team wins gold at national convention Staff Reports Nov 6, 20240 commentsA team of students from Santa Fe High School’s FFA chapter recently won the coveted Gold Emblem at the national FFA Agricultural Issues Forum Leadership event […]
CrimeParent sues School Board of Alachua County, city of Alachua for negligence Glory Reitz Nov 5, 20240 commentsDistrict puts SFHS athletic director, former assistant principal on administrative leave.
EducationSchool board unanimously chooses Kamela Patton for interim superintendent Glory Reitz Nov 4, 20242 commentsFormer Collier County superintendent has retired from 35 years in public education.
EducationSanta Fe College to host Free to Learn Symposium on Friday Staff Reports Oct 31, 20240 commentsEvent to be held at Blount Center in Gainesville.
EducationLate FLDOE notice prompts teacher shuffle at Rawlings, Alachua Elementary Glory Reitz Oct 29, 202414 commentsTeachers pulled from special assignments, other positions to fill teaching roles.
EducationSeptember 2024 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports Oct 27, 20240 commentsAwards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty.
EducationAnnual event spotlights local afterschool programs Glory Reitz Oct 24, 20240 commentsChildren’s Trust of Alachua County and Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Florida partner for 4th annual event in Alachua County.
EducationHawthorne native to receive FFA American Award, third in city history Seth Johnson Oct 24, 20240 commentsBristow at Santa Fe College for agribusiness.
EducationColumbia County superintendent retires Glory Reitz Oct 24, 20241 commentFort White principal to step into role.
EducationSanta Fe College to host Sigue Soñando on Thursday Staff Reports Oct 23, 20240 commentsAdmission event to assist Spanish speakers wanting to attend college.
EducationEducation Foundation establishes Community Foundation endowment Staff Reports Oct 22, 20240 commentsEndowment has $2.5 million goal.
EducationSchool Board of Alachua County tables superintendent nominations Glory Reitz Oct 21, 20242 commentsSplit board votes down motion to delay until after Vu takes seat.
Local LivingVolunteers gear up for Friends of the Library sale Lillian Hamman Oct 18, 20240 commentsFall sale to feature more than 500,000 items.
HealthNIH awards UF Health researchers $11.8 million grant Staff Reports Oct 17, 20240 commentsGrant to fund research aimed at combatting resistant bacteria.
EducationAlachua County School Board fires superintendent on split vote Glory Reitz Oct 15, 202421 commentsBoard set to select interim superintendent on Monday.
EducationSchool board clashes over projected low fund balance Glory Reitz Oct 14, 20243 commentsExpenses outpace revenue in FY24-25 budget.
EducationGainesville, Alachua County move forward with school speed cameras Seth Johnson Oct 11, 202410 commentsTickets could come for those driving 10+ over the speed limit.
EducationP.K. Yonge receives Advanced Placement Platinum Distinction Staff Reports Oct 11, 20243 commentsCollege Board also recognizes school with AP Access Award.
EducationLocal student takes 1st at MIT Math Prize for Girls Glory Reitz Oct 8, 20245 commentsThree Frazer School students make it to national competition.