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UF College of Medicine adds clinical department

Jul 16, 2021
The UF College of Medicine has launched the department of physical medicine and rehabilitation, or PM&R, the college’s first clinical department addition in 30 years. The new department works […]
Education

Florida launches K-12 civic literacy initiative

Jul 14, 2021
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants Florida K-12 students to know the basics of how the government operates and important moments in history that have shaped the […]
Education

In-person story time returns to Alachua County libraries

Jun 28, 2021
The Alachua County Library District will relaunch in-person programming Tuesday with the return of its popular reading and storytelling events for young children. Dubbed “Story Time […]
Education

School board approves contracts without conflict

Jun 28, 2021
Days after the School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) had trouble agreeing on almost anything, members approved the contracts of both new and existing administrators in […]
Education

Bickering school board finally reaches agreement

Jun 22, 2021
A large “civility pledge” is displayed on the wall behind the dais in the School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) meeting room. It reads: “We will […]
Education

Crossing guard gives bonus bucks to nice kids

Jun 18, 2021
Did you hear? The crossing guard is handing out five dollar bills! Kids leaving Newberry Elementary School (NES) on Wednesday were all a buzz with the […]
Education

Newberry calls emergency meeting over SBAC drama

Jun 16, 2021
At an April 10 Newberry City Commission meeting, Newberry Mayor Jordan Marlowe asked a pointed question to newly appointed Superintendent of Alachua County Public Schools Carlee […]
Education

Banko asks DeSantis to step in; McGraw wants new maps

Jun 15, 2021
At the end of a nearly four-hour meeting Tuesday night, School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) member Diyonne McGraw called on her colleagues to go back […]
Education

Judge: McGraw can vote despite residency violation

Jun 15, 2021
Embattled school board member Diyonne McGraw can attend and vote in Tuesday night’s board meeting, a judge ruled just hours before the School Board of Alachua […]
Education

SBAC schedules votes amid continuing uncertainty

Jun 15, 2021
The School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) is set to tackle a full agenda Tuesday night amid an ongoing controversy about the legitimacy of one of […]
Education

Former McGraw opponent files complaint in residency flap

Jun 9, 2021
A complaint filed Wednesday claims that the District 2 School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) seat should be ruled vacant and that board member Diyonne McGraw […]
Education

Barton: Redistricting won’t solve McGraw residency issue

Jun 9, 2021
Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Kim Barton issued a statement batting down the idea that redistricting has anything to do with the residency controversy involving School […]
Education

SBAC’s Paulson: ‘We are in trouble with our community’

Jun 8, 2021
School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) member Dr. Gunnar Paulson was not present at Tuesday morning’s public hearing, but he had to plenty to say when […]
Education

McNealy: Entire school board might have to resign

Jun 8, 2021
School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) Chair Leanetta McNealy said on Tuesday that all of the SBAC members should resign after learning that the last time […]
Education

UF vet school appoints permanent dean

Jun 8, 2021
The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine has named Dr. Dana N. Zimmel as permanent dean after she served in the post on an interim […]
Education

SBAC expands public input window for reorganization

Jun 7, 2021
A Tuesday special School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) meeting for a public hearing on proposed new and amended job descriptions will be extended to allow […]
Education

Petitions pressure Alachua County school district

Jun 4, 2021
Two growing petitions are roiling Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) as community members take aim at the superintendent and a school board member. More than 1,200 […]
Education

Area school bus routes experience major delays

May 28, 2021
Alachua County school buses are running major delays Friday amid a shortage of bus drivers.  “We are expecting more and longer school bus delays than usual […]
Education

SBAC gives go ahead to new charter school

May 19, 2021
The School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) has approved the application for a new charter school that will serve first through eighth graders. The decision came […]
Education

Local student named presidential scholar semifinalist

May 13, 2021
For the ninth time in 10 years, an Alachua County Public School (ACPS) student has been named a semifinalist in the U.S. Presidential Scholars program, one […]
Covid-19

Vaccine clinics for ages 12+ to kick off Thursday

May 12, 2021
Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) has scheduled vaccination clinics at middle and high schools for students 12 and older starting Thursday. “Students will be able to […]
Education

Emotions run high at school board meeting

May 5, 2021
Last night’s School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) meeting started on a positive note with a recognition of local teachers and employees. “Alachua County Public Schools […]
Covid-19

County officials planning vaccine clinics for ages 12+

May 5, 2021
Superintendent for Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) Carlee Simon announced Tuesday night that the school district expects to expand COVID-19 vaccine clinics to include students age […]
Covid-19

ACPS continues requiring masks after DeSantis order

May 4, 2021
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ended local emergency orders on Monday, but Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) is reminding parents and students the move does not end […]
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