More than 3,100 graduates to celebrate 2026 UF Summer Commencement
Three ceremonies slated for Friday and Saturday at Exactech Arena.
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More than 3,100 graduates to celebrate 2026 UF Summer Commencement
Three ceremonies slated for Friday and Saturday at Exactech Arena.
First Federal Foundation invests $10,700 into Alachua County education
Fund to support programs that support students, families and educators.
Dr. Brian Hoh named dean of UF College of Medicine
Hoh has served for two decades at UF.
SBAC advances agreement on Citizens Field for environmental inspections
Vote allows board to move forward with initial inspection period.
School Board of Alachua County approves tentative budget, millage rate
Proposed 2026-27 budget set at $610,840,438.
UF sets date for Stuart Bell’s presidential inauguration
Ceremony to take place on Nov. 18 with additional details to come.
Gainesville back-to-school rally keeps dual role after 27 years
Rally addressed issue of local violence.
Meet the Candidates 2026: 2 compete for School Board of Alachua County District 3 seat
Jancie Vinson runs unopposed, secures District 5 seat.
Meet the Candidates 2026: 3 battle for School Board of Alachua County District 1 seat
Candidates talk rezoning, Citizens Field and school choice.
Community group hosts first ‘Back-to-School Book Bag Drive’ in East Gainesville
Walk It Like You Talk It to host free event on Aug. 1 at Gainesville Church of Christ.
Gainesville Christian school expands to Waldo, ending schoollessness
Gainesville campus sees quadrupled enrollment in first two years.
Newberry Community School Board elects officers for 2026-27
Board also adopted policies and approved employee handbook revisions.
Santa Fe College to enhance arts education with $2.5M renovation
Florida allocated $2.5 million for upgrades.
UF butterfly experts plant roadside milkweed in Florida to help monarchs
Florida Department of Transportation awards grant to plant 15,000 plants.
Frazer School to enter third academic year after judge grants injunction
Ruling safeguards school's claim to building during bankruptcy proceedings.
3 Gainesville-area Verizon retailers to give away free backpacks on July 26
Participating stores include Gainesville, Alachua and Chiefland.
Alachua County Reads kicks off workgroup to enhance local literacy efforts
Meeting of staff, partners and experts took place on Wednesday.
Dr. Mark Tehranipoor named dean of UF’s Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering
Tehranipoor will assume role on July 20.
Free meals to be provided at 23 Alachua County schools for new school year
Eligible families at 27 other schools can apply for free or reduced-price meals.
Nearly 1,000 ACPS students recognized for achievements on AP exams
Total of 981 students received at least one recognition for the 2025-26 school year.
Donald Landry to receive $2M severance as UF interim presidency concludes
Landry to receive severance pay through Aug. 31, 2027.
Stop the Violence Back-to-School Rally set for July 25 in Gainesville
Giveaway to hit 5,000 backpacks.
UF/IFAS study: New tool detects crop drought stress before it’s visible
New light-scanning imaging could help farmers save water and reduce losses.
Children’s Trust of Alachua County awards $2M in summer camp scholarships
Eligible children ages 5 to 17 can attend one of 21 participating camps.