Dual enrollment at SF College offers students a head start on college
Program has been around since 1974.
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Dual enrollment at SF College offers students a head start on college
Program has been around since 1974.
Santa Fe College formalizes nurse training partnership with Bradford School District
North Florida Technical College in Starke to provide associate’s degree in nursing.
Alachua County Public Schools presents 9 draft boundary maps for community input
Maps developed as part of district’s comprehensive planning initiative.
Florida students invited to showcase creativity in America250FL contests
Art and essay contests open for students in grades K-12.
Janine Plavac announces run for School Board of Alachua County District 1 seat
A fourth candidate has entered the School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) race. Janine Plavac, the current holder of the District 5 school board seat, told Mainstreet on Wednesday that she intends to run for the District 1 seat this […]
UF holds second listening session for presidential search feedback
Public offers input on proposed qualifications and criteria for next president.
Oak Hall School students earn top honors at HOSA Springs regional conference
16 students advancing to state competition in April
University of Florida’s online bachelor’s program ranked No. 1 by U.S. News
Program moves up one spot from 2025 rankings.
Newberry Community School Board approves 2026-27 staffing plan
Board also approved civility policy and ratified petition for attorney’s fees.
Newberry Community School opens enrollment for inaugural year on Feb. 1
School is also seeking volunteers for various roles this fall.
UF initiates searches for permanent deans in arts, engineering and medicine
Acting Honors Program director and Assistant Provost for Student Success appointed.
Frazer School’s science bowl team wins regional competition
Team advances to national finals in spring.
Education Foundation of Alachua County opens Senior Scholarship program
Program portal is open to all Alachua County Public Schools seniors.
High Springs teacher Barbara Brock named 2026 Alachua County Teacher of the Year
Brock among 40 educators honored at annual Teacher of the Year ceremony.
December 2025 Citizens of the Month
Awards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty and Children's Trust of Alachua County.
UF Hillel renamed following seven-figure gift from Schilit philanthropists
Building now called the Diane and Howard Schilit Hillel at University of Florida.
UF researchers shows new science exposing how humidity escalates heat waves
When Floridians talk about extreme weather, hurricanes dominate the conversation. Each season brings updates on storm tracks, cone predictions and wind speeds, all in the hopes […]
Newberry Community School seeks over $90K in legal fees from Alachua County School Board
Petion filed in court stems from Newberry Elementary School’s conversion to charter school.
Lincoln Middle School student wins national debate competition
Multiple Alachua County students receive honors at The Great Debate National Civics and Debate Championships.
School Board of Alachua County hears concerns from Hawthorne residents
Board also discusses current ICE guidelines and approves 2026-27 calendar.
Frazer School’s Bach Ngo named Regeneron Science Talent Search scholar
Ngo among 300 scholars selected.
UF launches survey and listening sessions for presidential search
Virtual listening sessions planned for January and February.
Oak Hall School achieves Platinum status on AP Honor Roll
Platinum is highest distinction awarded through AP Recognition Program.
Alachua County Public Schools names finalists for 2026 Teacher of the Year award
District winner to be announced at ceremony on Thursday.