UF facing added scrutiny over academic freedom
The organization that accredits the University of Florida will visit in the spring to investigate claims that the school is not protecting the academic freedom of […]
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UF facing added scrutiny over academic freedom
The organization that accredits the University of Florida will visit in the spring to investigate claims that the school is not protecting the academic freedom of […]
Two GNV organizations launch pandemic book
The Matheson History Museum and Writers Alliance of Gainesville (WAG) officially launched its collaborative book on Thursday night about the COVID-19 pandemic. Titled “Local Lives in […]
State returns withheld funds to ACPS
The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) returned previously withheld money to the Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) following a months-long mask policy battle. This week the […]
Library unveils new streaming service
Need to escape the holiday stress crush with a Hallmark Christmas movie binge? Assigned “bread” for the family meal and want some step-by-step directions on making […]
Local school vaccinations higher than expected
School participation in COVID-19 vaccine clinics has been better than expected, according to the Alachua County Department of Health (DOH). “We delivered a significant supply of […]
Library district re-enters reading challenge
For the second year, the Alachua County Library District (ACLD) will compete in Lerner Publishing Group’s fifth annual Winter Reading Challenge that runs from Jan. 1 […]
SBAC to address bullying of face mask wearing students
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) anticipated in 2020 that sending students back to school wearing face masks during the COVID-19 delta variant surge […]
UF student creates space bread
Hope Hersh has her sights set on something out of this world—freshly baked bread for astronauts. As a plant molecular and cellular biology doctoral student in […]
Alachua recognizes prize-winning Santa Fe teacher
The City of Alachua awarded Santa Fe High School (SFHS) integrated science teacher Lauren Chandler a certificate of appreciation this week. Alachua Mayor Gib Coerper recognized […]
UF: Food waste habits vary by country
With the holidays approaching, many people will buy a lot of food, and some will throw much of it out, particularly uneaten fruits and vegetables. New […]
UF says it was not pressured on prof decisions
The University of Florida told its accrediting body that external pressure was not part of its initial decision to bar three professors from working as experts […]
GTEC finds success, confusion
Many residents in East Gainesville know the name GTEC, but misconceptions abound over the facility’s purpose and ownership, according to a study produced for the City […]
ACPS drops student mask mandate
The long-fought mask war is finally finished. On Thursday, shortly after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed several bills into law, Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) announced it […]
Eclipse arrives early Friday morning
In the early morning Friday sky the first of two winter lunar eclipses will appear. “If you’re a person who wakes up early or stays up […]
SBAC makes Hyatt chair, keeps Certain vice chair
Members of the School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) bucked tradition Tuesday night by voting Rob Hyatt as the new chair and retaining Tina Certain as […]
Scholastic gives free books to Williams Elementary
Scholastic Book Club recently chose Williams Elementary as part of its inaugural “United States of Readers” pilot program to help bridge the gap of literacy inequity. […]
Simon delivers State of the ACPS address
Eastside High School Marching Band members and Rams cheerleaders poured into the main auditorium on Monday night and surrounded more than 200 attendees of the State […]
ACPS disables Facebook comments after threats
Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) disabled comments on its Facebook page Friday citing an increase in personal attacks and inappropriate comments as the reason. “Due to […]
Cade Museum assists schools through STEAM
Creating slime and melting crayons may seem like messy pastimes, but at the Cade Museum for Creativity and Innovation these activities open the door for experiential […]
SBAC votes to comply with state
The School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) voted in a special meeting Wednesday to fully comply with COVID-19 policies set by the Florida’s Department of Health […]
DeSantis proposes $600M education budget increase
Gov. Ron DeSantis proposed education budget initiatives that included a boost in minimum teacher salaries and continued bonuses for teachers and principals at a press conference […]
Rollout of COVID-19 vaccine for kids in works
The COVID-19 vaccination rate in Alachua County remains at 70 percent as the positivity rate drops to 2 percent this week. According to Paul Myers, administrator […]
SBAC announces special meeting concerning masks
The School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) announced a special meeting concerning masking protocols scheduled for 3 p.m. Wednesday. In a Tuesday email, the district said […]
UF testimony reversal caps tumultuous week
In a struggle between UF’s faculty and its administration over providing expert testimony in lawsuits, UF President W. Kent Fuchs has reversed an earlier ban on […]