EducationFrazer School team wins MATHCOUNTS state championship Staff Reports Mar 18, 2025First time five students from one school finish in top 10 at state.
NewsLincoln High School alumni celebrate completion of memorial wall Lillian Hamman 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.
Local LivingApplications for annual VFP Peace Scholarship now open Staff Reports Mar 14, 2025Gainesville Veterans for Peace accepting applications through April 25.
Government + PoliticsGainesville talks Citizens Field, partnership with school district Seth Johnson Mar 13, 2025Commissioners split on idea of selling stadium.
EducationSchool board asks to own Citizens Field Glory Reitz Mar 13, 2025Vu attempts to expand ask to include all of East Gainesville Sports Complex.
EducationSchool board to appeal Newberry charter conversion Glory Reitz Mar 12, 2025Some board members indicate they are prepared for other legal action if necessary.
Education3 ACPS teams qualify for VEX Robotics World Championship Staff Reports Mar 7, 2025Two teams win regional titles.
Education5th graders frolic, compete at field day Glory Reitz Mar 6, 2025Annual event celebrates completion of elementary school.
EducationSchool district preps in case of ICE entry Glory Reitz Mar 5, 2025Alachua County citizens push for more protection to make students feel safe.
EducationGHS students reach top scores on Cambridge English, chemistry exams Staff Reports Mar 3, 202592 GHS students and one NHS student won Cambridge International awards.
EducationFrazer School takes top places in science competitions Lillian Hamman Mar 3, 2025Students from The Frazer School took top places at science competitions at the end of February and will be moving on to the national competitions slated for […]
SponsoredTeen Dating Violence: Education and Support Crystal Sorrow Mar 1, 2025Peaceful Paths, your local domestic violence network, educates youth in the community about Teen Dating Violence
EducationState board unanimously approves Newberry school conversion Glory Reitz Feb 26, 2025Commission also chooses to let statute’s 50% vote requirement trump board of education’s former majority requirement.
EducationP.K. Yonge team wins Spoonbill Bowl ocean science academic competition Staff Reports Feb 26, 2025Competition held at University of South Florida on Saturday.
Citizens of the MonthJanuary 2025 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports Feb 25, 2025Awards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty.
EducationBuchholz student’s artwork selected for international exhibit Staff Reports Feb 25, 2025Drawing one of 48 works of art chosen for Advanced Placement Art and Design Exhibit.
EducationGHS student wins spot in International Science and Engineering Fair Staff Reports Feb 21, 2025Abhith Kasala advances for second straight year.
EducationHomeschooler wins second straight spelling bee Glory Reitz Feb 20, 2025Three-hour competition stretches 42 rounds.
Education19 ACPS students named National Merit finalists Staff Reports Feb 20, 2025Gainesville High School leads area schools with 10 finalists.
EducationSchool board tables Rawlings year-round calendar Glory Reitz Feb 19, 2025Board members ask for more information about this year’s effectiveness.
NewsChildren’s Trust of Alachua County to launch child development program in March Staff Reports Feb 18, 2025Program expands collaboration with Partnership for Strong Families.
EducationDeSantis appoints Ezzell to SF College Board of Trustees Staff Reports Feb 17, 2025Dr. Tara Ezell a partner with Dermatology Associates.
EducationUF report: Unprovoked shark bites plummeted in 2024 Jerald Pinson | Florida Museum of Natural History Feb 11, 2025Unprovoked shark attacks were down 22 from 2023.
EducationRobotics students practice teamwork, creativity at district competition Glory Reitz Feb 6, 2025Winning team moves on to Central/North Florida State VEX Competitions in March.