UF researchers find risky human behavior behind most alligator bites
Apr 17, 2025
Study shows attacks are not caused by aggressive alligators.
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UF researchers find risky human behavior behind most alligator bites
Study shows attacks are not caused by aggressive alligators.
Lincoln Middle clinches 8th annual Civics Challenge, Westwood earns silver
Apr 16, 2025
Family Feud-styled games promote civic engagement.
School Board of Alachua County moves to discontinue Rawlings year-round program
Apr 16, 2025
The School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) unexpectedly nixed Rawlings Elementary School’s year-round school program during a regular meeting on Tuesday night. Rawlings was on the […]
Alachua County teachers union settles for 1.3% raise agreement in bargaining
Apr 15, 2025
Bargaining unit still must ratify the offer.
Buchholz, Loften high school students qualify for FBLA national business competition
Apr 15, 2025
Eighteen students earn wins at Future Business Leaders of America State Leadership Conference.
DeSantis appoints Janine Plavac to School Board of Alachua County
Apr 11, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Janine Plavac on Friday to fill the School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) District 5 seat vacated by Kay Abbitt in December. […]
U.S. News & World Report recognizes UF graduate programs in 2025 rankings
Apr 10, 2025
21 UF programs move up in rankings.
Frazer School wins Florida Association of Mu Alpha Theta State Championship
Apr 8, 2025
Students claim 210 trophies at competition.
GHS, Eastside students to be honored for STEM achievement
Apr 7, 2025
Two Alachua County students among 10 statewide to receive honors at Sunshine State Scholars conference.
P.K. Yonge student wins 2025 FIRST Robotics Competition Dean’s List Finalist Award
Apr 7, 2025
Brycelynn Rivera one of two students selected at Orlando Regional.
Alachua County School Board OKs fund balance restoration plan
Apr 2, 2025
District’s budgeted expenditures exceed estimated revenue by $33 million.
ACPS Kindergarten Roundup on tap for April 16
Apr 1, 2025
Incoming kindergarten families invited to area elementary schools.
Frazer School team wins Florida Quiz Bowl State Championship
Mar 31, 2025
14 teams from 10 schools participated at competition held at UF.
School board requests appeal of Newberry charter conversion
Mar 27, 2025
State review commission unanimously approved charter application.
February 2025 Citizens of the Month
Mar 24, 2025
Awards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty.
Florida Museum public exhibits temporarily closed for expansion
Mar 24, 2025
Museum programming to continue off-site events at partner locations.
Frazer School high school team heads to National Science Bowl finals
Mar 24, 2025
Team will head to Washington, D.C., in April.
Gainesville schools dominate 2025 Florida chess championships
Mar 21, 2025
Three local schools won 7 of 8 sections.
Frazer School team wins MATHCOUNTS state championship
Mar 18, 2025
First time five students from one school finish in top 10 at state.
Lincoln High School alumni celebrate completion of memorial wall
Mar 15, 2025
“Living Wall” commemorates 2,869 names of LHS graduates from 1923 to 1970, healing the past and preserving the all-Black school’s legacy.
Applications for annual VFP Peace Scholarship now open
Mar 14, 2025
Gainesville Veterans for Peace accepting applications through April 25.