EducationUF releases $10 million to projects in fourth round of funding Staff Reports Dec 20, 20230 commentsFunds to support space, agriculture and construction research.
EducationAlachua County Public Schools reaches tentative teacher salary agreement Glory Reitz Dec 18, 20232 commentsTeachers, support staff to receive 3.5% across-the-board salary increase.
EducationUF study: bilingual skills may enhance attention control Karen Dooley | UF Dec 17, 20230 commentsResearcher says language learning is always a positive.
EducationAlachua County students sweep thespian competition Staff Reports Dec 15, 20230 commentsHigh school and middle school students will move to state competitions in spring.
EducationFlorida grant awards $5M to expand teacher apprenticeships Staff Reports Dec 13, 20231 commentFunds to provide 200 participants a no-cost pathway to become a teacher.
EducationUF fall commencement ceremonies slated for this week Staff Reports Dec 12, 20230 commentsMore than 4,100 students to graduate on Dec. 15-16.
EducationUF joins coalition to prepare students for life after college Staff Reports Dec 12, 20230 commentsMembership based on UF’s Quest Program.
EducationAlachua County Public Schools receives “B” grade Glory Reitz Dec 11, 20230 commentsState assessment has fluctuated over the years
EducationACPS students earn spots on All State musical ensembles Staff Reports Dec 8, 20230 commentsFlorida Music Education Association selects 36 local students as All State Musicians.
Crime3 Chiefland teens overdose on school bus J.C. Derrick Dec 7, 20231 commentDual investigations ongoing.
NewsLocal immigrant advocates call for immediate action in schools Glory Reitz Dec 7, 20234 commentsAfter working with the district for a year, advocates say not enough progress has been made.
EducationACPS seeks donations for annual Holiday Food Drive Staff Reports Dec 6, 20230 commentsDeadline for donations is Dec. 15.
EducationSchool board delays superintendent contract discussion Glory Reitz Dec 6, 20232 commentsCitizens say superintendent pay raise is unfair to teachers.
EducationSasse: UF not negatively impacted by Florida political climate Seth Johnson Dec 5, 20232 commentsUF president says New York Times article erred.
Local LivingAlachua County announces AC Digital Black Heritage Trail map and website Staff Reports Dec 5, 20230 commentsMap features 140 community-identified places of significance.
EducationSF College to host fall commencement this week Staff Reports Dec 5, 20230 commentsBoth ceremonies to be held in Santa Fe gymnasium.
EducationNumber of challenged ACPS books hits 12 Glory Reitz Dec 4, 20232 commentsDistrict staff works to apply new state statute in standard practice.
EducationGainesville civil rights leader Charles Chestnut III dies at 83 Seth Johnson Dec 4, 20232 commentsChestnut served on Alachua County Commission and school board.
NewsUF announces third round of strategic funding awardees Staff Reports Dec 4, 20230 commentsNearly $11 million awarded for 10 new projects.
EducationAlachua school district names top principal and assistant principal Staff Reports Nov 29, 20231 commentThe two will represent ACPS in statewide recognition programs.
NewsUF students wrestle with local reach of Israel war Glory Reitz Nov 29, 20230 commentsPresident Sasse draws a line between free speech and violence or vandalism.
NewsYouth prepare for annual 4-H Forest Ecology Contest Suzette Cook | UF/IFAS Nov 24, 20230 commentsVolunteer experts teach students with hands-on lessons at UF's Austin Cary Forest.
EducationPalm Breeze moves past Reichert House and toward new charter school Seth Johnson Nov 22, 20234 commentsNonprofit looks to shift mission on former youth academy.
EducationSanta Fe College receives $3 million to develop engineering degree Staff Reports Nov 22, 20232 commentsFunds come from grant to expand Florida’s semiconductor and chip manufacturing industries.