NewsLetter alleges SFHS baseball coach had inappropriate contact with student Glory Reitz Jul 12, 20240 commentsTravis Yeckring placed on administrative leave in March.
ElectionsMeet the candidates: School Board of Alachua County Glory Reitz Jul 12, 20246 commentsCandidates talk achievement gap, teacher recruiting and retention.
NewsCommunity Foundation of North Central Florida receives $50K grant match Staff Reports Jul 11, 20240 commentsFoundation now has $100,000 to benefit Local College Access Network program.
NewsFlorida college student lied about being suspended 3 years over pro-Palestinian protest arrest Vivienne Serret | Fresh Take Florida Jul 11, 20241 commentCharly Pringle fabricated emails and used AI-generated voicemail to produce suspension hoax.
NewsUF kicks arrested pro-Palestinian protesters out of school for up to 4 years Vivienne Serret | Fresh Take Florida Jul 10, 20242 commentsStudents plan to appeal.
NewsUF: Researchers identify first local extinction in U.S. due to sea level rise Jerald Pinson | Florida Museum of Natural History Jul 9, 20240 commentsHurricanes, high ocean tides lead to Key Largo tree cactus destruction in Florida Keys.
EducationBuchholz students win national business awards Staff Reports Jul 8, 20240 commentsFuture Business Leaders of America event drew 17,000 students from across nation.
Business‘A renaissance for agriculture’: Newberry AgFoodTech Park to boost town’s future Glory Reitz Jul 5, 20240 commentsAg tech research incubator expected to generate 10 jobs per acre.
Local LivingUF/IFAS: Heat-related illness toolkit created to help agricultural workers Megan V. Winslow | UF/IFAS Jul 4, 20240 commentsAgricultural safety center and UF/IFAS partner to educate on heat-related illness.
EducationNewberry Elementary School loses 14 teachers Glory Reitz Jul 2, 202414 commentsSchool board member blames charter push; Newberry mayor blames district.
Local LivingMisplaced fear? Sharks slandered by cinema, inspiring future scientists Gavin Naylor | UF Jun 29, 20241 comment‘Jaws’ portrayed sharks as monsters 50 years ago and inspired future scientists.
EducationUF concrete canoe, Springseeker, sails to victory in Utah Staff Reports Jun 26, 20240 commentsEngineering students have won two national contests in June.
Sponsored2024 Citizens of the Year Staff Reports Jun 26, 20240 commentsAwards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Children's Trust of Alachua County, Clay Electric Cooperative, and Bosshardt Realty.
EducationEducation Foundation of Alachua County receives $60K grant from HCA Lillian Hamman Jun 21, 20240 commentsGrant will fund fire and medical certification programs for high school students.
EducationSBAC discusses policy changes Glory Reitz Jun 19, 20243 commentsBoard members, citizens talk discipline, books, bathrooms
EducationWiles Elementary School chorus performs at Carnegie Hall Staff Reports Jun 18, 20240 commentsStudents travel to New York City for festival youth concert.
EducationUF earns 5-star rating from Money magazine Staff Reports Jun 18, 20241 commentSecond year in row publication selects university to “Best Colleges in America” list.
NewsAlachua Habitat for Humanity home relocated in Gainesville Lillian Hamman Jun 14, 20240 commentsSanta Fe College students built home sponsored by Charles Perry Partners Inc.
EducationUF considers P.K. Yonge’s purpose, application process Glory Reitz Jun 13, 20244 commentsPlan of action anticipates new application process, programming.
EducationLocal students named Sunshine State Scholar representatives Staff Reports Jun 13, 20240 commentsEastside, Buchholz students honored by state for STEM achievements.
NewsWater polo coach fired from GHS, banned from UF campus Matthew Cupelli Jun 11, 20241 commentSchool district: No student allegations made at GHS.
EducationAlachua County school board discusses preliminary budget Glory Reitz Jun 11, 20241 commentBoard members ask for more help for students experiencing homelessness.
Education2nd Juneteenth film festival features Gloria Merriex documentary Glory Reitz Jun 10, 20240 commentsDuval Elementary teacher used rhythm and music in innovative teaching methods.
NewsUF fires water polo coach after allegedly being ‘overly touchy’ with players Matthew Cupelli Jun 10, 20247 commentsCoach has also led GHS water polo teams since 2013.