DeSantis opens funds to ACPS, 11 other schools
Jun 3, 2022
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday moved to give a reprieve to 12 school districts that kept mask mandates during the 2021-2022 school year—including Alachua County Public […]
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DeSantis opens funds to ACPS, 11 other schools
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday moved to give a reprieve to 12 school districts that kept mask mandates during the 2021-2022 school year—including Alachua County Public […]
UF AI platform predicts surgical complications
Jun 3, 2022
Complications after surgery can pose many challenges for both physicians and patients. Now, University of Florida researchers have confirmed their artificial intelligence system accurately helps doctors […]
UF announces inaugural leadership awards
Jun 3, 2022
The UF Alumni Association recently named 16 honorees to its inaugural class of Gator Nation LeaDErshIp (DEI) Award winners. The DEI awards recognized alumni, students and […]
Gilchrist County ambassador program finds footing
May 31, 2022
From Future Farmers of America to Gaming Club and Hi-Q Academic Teams, Gilchrist County schools provide a variety of club opportunities, and a new club looks […]
YMCA camps return to Hawthorne after decade gap
May 30, 2022
The YMCA of North Central Florida will conduct youth summer camps this year in Hawthorne and Micanopy, reviving summertime programming in rural areas. Hawthorne Mayor Jacquelyn […]
Alachua County Education Foundation seeks mentors
May 30, 2022
The Alachua County Education Foundation (ACEF) needs adult volunteers for its Take Stock in Children program for the upcoming 2022-23 school year. According to an ACEF […]
UF expert discuses fresh water protection
May 29, 2022
An estimated 2.5 million Floridians rely on private wells for home drinking water, according to the Florida Department of Health (FDOH). These systems are sensitive to […]
UF researchers look to improve retail security
May 28, 2022
Head up to the second floor of the University of Florida’s Innovation Hub and you might find yourself in the checkout area of a big box […]
Eastside student named Genes in Space finalist
May 26, 2022
The Genes in Space nationwide annual competition selected an Eastside High School senior as one of its five finalists on Wednesday. Vedant Karalkar, 17, is one […]
LCPD plans Memorial Day weekend DUI checkpoint
May 25, 2022
The Lake City Police Department (LCPD) will be conducting a multi-agency DUI checkpoint on Saturday, May 28, intended to reduce the impact of impaired drivers and […]
Glen Springs hosts chess challenge for students
May 24, 2022
Bishops and pawns flew across the cafeteria on Tuesday at Glen Springs Elementary School as around 400 K-5th grade students participated in the 2022 Chess Challenge. […]
GHS senior receives first Prepaid scholarship
May 24, 2022
Gainesville High School senior Zaynah Smith ultimately wants to return to her alma mater and help train other future teachers. That dream is a step closer […]
UF scientists grow first plants in moon soil
May 22, 2022
Scientists have grown plants in soil from the moon, a first in human history and a milestone in lunar and space exploration. In a new paper […]
Bell instructor named finalist for top teacher
May 20, 2022
The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) selected a Bell Elementary School teacher on Thursday as one of five finalists for the State of Florida 2023 Teacher […]
ACPS honors employees of the year
May 10, 2022
Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) held its first School Related Employee of the Year (SREY) in-person awards ceremony since 2019 on Tuesday. The event took place […]
GNV Rotary Club honors youth speech finalists
May 10, 2022
The Rotary Club of Gainesville held a luncheon for its youth speech contest finalists at the Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention on Tuesday. Rotary Chair […]
Buchholz student receives national honor
May 6, 2022
For the 10th time in 11 years, an Alachua County Public Schools’ student has been named a semifinalist in the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, one of […]
SBAC approves $300K budget amendment
May 3, 2022
The School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) discussed the Idylwild construction and a potential project to add bleachers at Buchholz’s field at its regular meeting on […]
Florida literacy initiative garners $50 million
Apr 29, 2022
Florida’s New Worlds Reading Initiative hit $50 million in corporate donations after the Legislature offered dollar for dollar tax credits to companies that support the effort […]
FHP conducting criminal probe into Levy bus crash
Apr 28, 2022
Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) investigators are conducting a criminal probe into the March 30 bus crash that sent five Levy County students to the hospital, including […]
ACPS starts technology survey, aims for ARPA funds
Apr 26, 2022
The Alachua County School District launched a home technology program to assess district needs and capitalize on a federal program, the Emergency Connectivity Fund, approved through […]
Tebow will speak at UF commencement ceremony
Apr 25, 2022
Former UF quarterback and philanthropist Tim Tebow plans to speak at the UF’s commencement ceremony scheduled for Friday. The ceremony will take place from 7 to […]
UF announces advisors for presidential search
Apr 15, 2022
Morteza Hosseini, chair of the UF Board of Trustees, announced the 13 advisors who will assist UF’s Presidential Search Committee in a Friday announcement. While not […]
SF College launches new scholarships
Apr 15, 2022
Santa Fe College will be adding $500,000 in scholarships for underserved, non-traditional students. The money will be in addition to the SF Foundation’s $1.5 million awarded […]