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.
EducationWilliams Elementary prepares for IB PYP Glory Reitz Jun 7, 20243 commentsWhole-school magnet to begin in fall.
EducationCitizens suggest names for ACPS district office Glory Reitz Jun 7, 20242 commentsLast public input meeting to be held June 27.
EducationMore local students win National Merit Scholarships Staff Reports Jun 6, 20241 commentAdditional ACPS winners expected in July.
Education100 Black Men opens registration for annual Aviation Academy Faith Callens Jun 5, 20240 commentsOrganization prepares for sixth annual event.
EducationUF Online to offer new majors in fall 2024 Lillian Hamman Jun 5, 20240 commentsMajors aim to expand access to meet Florida work force needs.
EducationACPS calls for citizen input to rename district office Glory Reitz Jun 5, 20242 commentsNames to be based on location or deceased contributors to education.
EducationAlachua school board approves 10 principal appointments Glory Reitz Jun 5, 20245 commentsCitizens, board members express concern over position shuffling.
Local NewsBoy Scouts honor 5 Alachua County educators Glory Reitz May 30, 20240 commentsAward being introduced to North Florida through Gainesville Cub Scout pack.