16 ACPS students named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists
Sep 10, 2025
Gainesville High and Buchholz lead the way with five students each.
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16 ACPS students named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists
Gainesville High and Buchholz lead the way with five students each.
Newberry Community School Board advances staff agreement with city
Sep 10, 2025
Board holds its inaugural public meeting, establishes hiring timeline for new principal.
U.S. teens score low in math, science, and reading assessments
Sep 10, 2025
Seniors scored below basic math and reading achievement level than any previous assessment.
Newberry paves way for agriculture technology park
Sep 9, 2025
City Clerk Judy Rice retires as city’s longest-serving employee.
Alachua County asks for pause on demolition of Thelma Boltin Center
Sep 9, 2025
County said it was disappointed with communication.
High Springs continues fire contract with county, approves budget
Sep 9, 2025
City staff issue apologies for misinformation at Aug. 28 meeting.
Santa Fe College receives $4.4M to bolster student retention, graduation
Sep 9, 2025
U.S. Department of Education awards college to support TRIO Student Support Services.
Gainesville High assistant principal receives Yale Educator Award
Sep 9, 2025
Mallory Becker honored for her positive impact on a former student.
Alachua County Opioid Task Force launches countywide awareness campaign
Sep 9, 2025
Initiative addresses dangers of opioids and rising fentanyl threat in community.
DeSantis announces new Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday
Sep 9, 2025
Tax holiday slated to run through Dec. 31.
Children’s Trust approves proposed millage rate, tentative budget
Sep 8, 2025
Approval came during first TRIM hearing on Monday.
High Springs teenager dies after motorcycle collides with car
Sep 8, 2025
A 17-year-old High Springs man died on Friday night when his motorcycle collided with the back of a car on State Road 121 southwest of Lake […]
‘Walkout for Safer Schools’ rally focuses on ending gun violence
Sep 5, 2025
UF Students Demand Action hosts on-campus rally.
High Springs withdraws criticism of Alachua County Fire Rescue, cites misinformation
Sep 5, 2025
Letter from labor union calls out inaccuracies from Aug. 28 commission meeting.
School district, teachers’ union set dates for salary negotiation meetings
Sep 5, 2025
Salary talks involve instructional and non-instructional staff.
Gainesville votes to demolish Thelma Boltin Center after price spike
Sep 4, 2025
City previously allocated $3 million for restoration.
Alachua County deputies arrest suspect after traffic stop chase
Sep 4, 2025
K-9 apprehends man who ran into wooded area after vehicle collided with another motorist.
UF researchers aim to improve nutrition for cancer patients
Sep 4, 2025
Cancer survivors have lower risk or death, recurrence if have healthy diet.
Old Town man, 74, dies when SUV collides with tree
Sep 4, 2025
SUV leaves County Road 345 west of Chiefland.
Alachua County has 6 official scenic roads, Newnans Lake residents want another
Sep 3, 2025
Request for scenic road status comes after development approval.
UF police chief outlines safety measures, game day logistics
Sep 3, 2025
UF Eye Opener Discovery Breakfast featured speaker Bart Knowles on Wednesday.
School board reviews new guidelines for student wireless device use
Sep 3, 2025
Board also discusses Newberry charter school appeal, superintendent search.
Chiefland teen dies in collision with semi
Sep 3, 2025
Sedan hits rear of parked tractor-trailer on US Highway 19.