Seven additional UF students test positive for coronavirus; total now at 11
The University of Florida today, on its coronavirus website under FAQ, confirmed that seven students tested positive for the coronavirus. According to the site, they are […]
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Seven additional UF students test positive for coronavirus; total now at 11
The University of Florida today, on its coronavirus website under FAQ, confirmed that seven students tested positive for the coronavirus. According to the site, they are […]
Community steps up to provide free meals to students during Spring Break
When the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced earlier this week that public schools would not be permitted to provide free meals to students during their normally-scheduled […]
4 ways to help kids relax as the coronavirus upends everyday life
Families everywhere are adjusting to a new way of life due to social distancing measures like closed schools, workplaces, and more. Given that anxiety was already […]
Donations requested to feed children during Spring Break and beyond
In collaboration with local non-profit organizations and restaurants, Alachua County Public Schools is seeking donations of both food and funds to help keep children fed during […]
Superintendent of schools: “We are in uncharted territory”
Alachua County Public Schools Superintendent Karen Clarke announced to the School Board of Alachua County on March 17th that students will not be returning to school […]
Santa Fe College continues operations online until at least March 30th
Santa Fe College announced that all SF facilities will be closed as of 4:30 p.m. today, Tuesday, March 17th, until at least Monday, March 30th. During […]
Four UF students test positive for coronavirus
A day after two students presented concerns to the City of Gainesville commission claiming that the UF student population isn’t taking the COVID-19 pandemic seriously, Florida […]
School Board meeting still on schedule for tomorrow
With additional precautions in place to promote the health of the public and district staff, the March 17th Alachua County School Board meeting of March 17 […]
Boost Alliance asks the community “How can we help during the coronavirus outbreak?”
We recognize that there is a lot of uncertainty, stress, and questions during this difficult time. We also know that our community is strong, resilient, and […]
Hawthorne community raising funds for championship team rings
Hawthorne Mayor Matt Surrency is helping two Hawthorne High School teams get championship rings by launching a fundraising effort on Facebook. Both the Varsity Boys and […]
Alachua County Schools closed until March 30th
Jackie Johnson, the Public Information Officer for Alachua County Public Schools, released the following statement in regards to school closings: Late this afternoon, Florida […]
Softball: Williston cruises past Bucholz 14-4
Last night the Williston softball team cruised to a 14-4 win in five innings against Class 6A Buchholz of Gainesville. The host Red Devils scored 13 […]
Alachua County Public Schools cancels extra-curricular activities and field trips through March
Jackie Johnson, the Public Information Officer for Alachua County Public Schools, released the following statement in regards to extra-curricular activities, and field trips. Alachua […]
Alachua County schools remain open, but the situation is fluid
Jackie Johnson, the Public Information Officer for Alachua County Public Schools, released the following statement in regards to school closings and the coronavirus outbreak: […]
Softball: Trenton extends winning streak to 36
The Gainesville Hurricanes aren’t the only undefeated team in the area. The defending Class 1A state champion Trenton Tigers are a perfect 9-0. Darian Ingram’s perfect-game […]
High School Baseball: PK Yonge blasts Eastside 12-0
Last night, the P.K. Yonge baseball team cruised to a 12-0 win in six innings at Eastside. The Blue Wave put the game away early with […]
Girl’s Softball: Humphrey is perfect again! Gainesville blanks Newberry 10-0
Gainesville senior pitcher Alissa Humphrey tossed her third perfect game of the season on Friday night. The Jacksonville University signee struck out all 15 batters she […]
How the Hawthorne Hornets turned a rebuilding year into a state championship
The little town of Hawthorne is home to just over 1,500 residents and sits about 20 miles east of Gainesville near the intersection of SR-20 and […]
The Friday Editorial: Treat education as an investment, not an expense
It looked like a light agenda. The School Board of Alachua County’s (SBAC) March 3rd meeting had all the earmarks of a light news day, but […]
A plan for peacebuilding in Alachua County schools
Ben Howort, Director of Programs and Curriculum Development at the River Phoenix Center for Peacebuilding (RPCP) in Gainesville, challenged the School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) […]
Hawthorne headed to the state finals!
And the streak continues. On Wednesday at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland, the Hawthorne boys basketball team defeated Paxton 70-58 in the Class 1A state […]
Hawthorne wins state championship!
Their destiny is complete! Tonight at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland, the Hawthorne boys basketball team defeated Hilliard 42-38 in the Class 1A state championship. […]
School Board: Where is the money?
School Board Member Dr. Gunnar Paulson did the math and according to him it does not add up. At the March 3 regular School Board of […]
Boy’s Basketball: Hawthorne two games away from state title!
This afternoon at 4, the 22-5 Hawthorne boys basketball team will take on 23-3 Paxton in the Class 1A state semifinals at the RP Funding Center […]