Local LivingAlachua County resident turns 106 Glory Reitz Mar 14, 20241 commentMagnolia B. Jackson is oldest graduate of Bethune-Cookman University.
EducationBuchholz student wins $100,000 in national search Seth Johnson Mar 14, 20240 commentsWei finished fourth and will use the funds for college.
EducationArcher opposes Newberry charter conversion Glory Reitz Mar 13, 20243 commentsCommissioners say initiative has not answered questions.
CrimeFDLE reportedly investigating ‘crimes against children’ at Santa Fe High School Glory Reitz Mar 12, 20241 commentThompson’s Sod pulls support from school citing probe.
NewsACPS releases details for Newberry charter school vote Glory Reitz Mar 8, 20241 commentVoting set for April 5-12 at all three Newberry schools.
EducationOpenVertebrate project offers free access to CT-scanned specimens Jerald Pinson | Florida Museum of Natural History Mar 8, 20240 commentsFive-year collaborative project among 18 institutions creates 3D reconstructions of vertebrate specimens.
NewsEducation First for Newberry changes governing board plan Glory Reitz Mar 7, 20245 commentsCitizens still seeking answers at third town hall meeting.
EducationSchool board votes to keep book amid citizen divide Glory Reitz Mar 6, 20244 commentsBoard also approved spot survey recommending renovation for administrative annex, Littlewood Elementary
EducationMcGraw praises school board successes during Alachua Chamber address Glory Reitz Mar 5, 20241 commentMcGraw gives positive message to Alachua Chamber at luncheon.
EducationUF journalism college receives record $8M gift Staff Reports Mar 4, 20242 commentsGainesville developer Nathan Collier gives amount to sustain Collier Prize.
EducationUniversity of Florida eliminates DEI jobs Silas Morgan | Fresh Take Florida Mar 1, 20245 commentsMove comes in response to state law signed last year.
EducationAlachua County sends 20 students to International Science Fair Staff Reports Mar 1, 20241 commentOne project focuses on microplastic impacts.
BusinessDerrick: Mainstreet, Fresh Take Florida join forces J.C. Derrick Feb 28, 20241 commentCollaborative agreement expands hospital investigation.
EducationBuchholz, Eastside, Gainesville High students named National Merit finalists Staff Reports Feb 28, 20242 commentsProgram selects 34 Alachua County students.
Citizens of the MonthJanuary 2024 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports Feb 28, 20240 commentsAwards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County.
EducationFlorida Museum to open new permanent exhibit in March Nikhil Srinivasan | Florida Museum of Natural History Feb 25, 20241 commentExhibit focuses on impact of water in Florida.
EducationNewberry Education First answers questions in town hall meeting Glory Reitz Feb 24, 20244 commentsThree more meetings to come.
EducationAlachua County School Board finalizes book challenge policy Glory Reitz Feb 21, 20243 commentsCitizens voice concerns about objectionable books.
EducationRockwell, Certain oppose Newberry charter school plan Glory Reitz Feb 21, 202413 commentsComments signal narrow path to success for advocates.
EducationBradford County School District receives $4M to expand SF nursing program Staff Reports Feb 20, 20240 commentsFunds awarded through federally supported Multipurpose Community Facilities Program.
Government + PoliticsNewberry school families, teachers to vote on charter option Glory Reitz Feb 20, 202413 commentsNewberry Education First parents spearhead “crusade” for better schools.
EducationLocal students named Presidential Scholars Program candidates Staff Reports Feb 20, 20240 commentsEight Alachua County Public Schools students selected.
EducationBuchholz wins eighth straight North Florida Science Bowl Staff Reports Feb 19, 20240 commentsTeam will compete nationally in Washington, D.C. this spring.
EducationSuperintendent responds to viral book hearing clip Glory Reitz Feb 19, 20246 commentsVideo of Terwilliger Elementary School assistant principal posted on Twitter account.