Government + PoliticsGainesville worried over school zoning plan, reviews gun violence plan Seth Johnson Feb 12, 20267 commentsStrategic plan outlines goals for next five years.
EducationAlachua County students showcase science projects at regional fair Nick Anschultz Feb 12, 20260 commentsEvent held Thursday at Westwood Middle School.
EducationBuchholz High students face discipline following anti-ICE protest walkout Nick Anschultz Feb 9, 202613 commentsStudents took part in walkout on Friday.
EducationACPS’s Jennifer Breman elected to ACTE Board of Directors Staff Reports Feb 9, 20260 commentsBreman to serve as vice president-elect for Counseling and Career Development Division.
EducationAlachua County officials evaluate school district’s ‘Future Ready’ initiative Nick Anschultz Feb 6, 20261 commentMeeting held on Friday at Alachua County School District Office.
EducationACPS students shine in 10th annual robotics competition Nick Anschultz Feb 5, 20260 commentsVEX IQ challenge held Thursday at Lincoln Middle School.
EducationBuchholz teacher wins national Amazing Teacher of the Year award Staff Reports Feb 5, 20260 commentsChristin Vinson receives $10,000 during Thursday ceremony.
EducationResidents share feedback at Hawthorne’s Alachua County Public Schools input meeting Nick Anschultz Feb 5, 20260 commentsMeeting was part of the district’s ongoing planning initiative.
EducationDual enrollment at SF College offers students a head start on college Nick Anschultz Feb 3, 20261 commentProgram has been around since 1974.
EducationAlachua County Public Schools presents 9 draft boundary maps for community input Staff Reports Feb 2, 20264 commentsMaps developed as part of district’s comprehensive planning initiative.
EducationEducation Foundation of Alachua County opens Senior Scholarship program Staff Reports Jan 26, 20260 commentsProgram portal is open to all Alachua County Public Schools seniors.
EducationHigh Springs teacher Barbara Brock named 2026 Alachua County Teacher of the Year Nick Anschultz Jan 23, 20260 commentsBrock among 40 educators honored at annual Teacher of the Year ceremony.
Citizens of the MonthDecember 2025 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports Jan 23, 20260 commentsAwards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty and Children's Trust of Alachua County.
EducationLincoln Middle School student wins national debate competition Staff Reports Jan 22, 20260 commentsMultiple Alachua County students receive honors at The Great Debate National Civics and Debate Championships.
EducationSchool Board of Alachua County hears concerns from Hawthorne residents Nick Anschultz Jan 21, 20263 commentsBoard also discusses current ICE guidelines and approves 2026-27 calendar.
EducationAlachua County Public Schools names finalists for 2026 Teacher of the Year award Staff Reports Jan 20, 20260 commentsDistrict winner to be announced at ceremony on Thursday.
EducationACPS unveils proposed guiding principles for Future Ready initiative Nick Anschultz Jan 15, 20261 commentPrinciples were presented at school board workshop on Monday.
Education5 Alachua County high schools earn spots on 2025 AP Honor Roll Staff Reports Jan 15, 20260 commentsSchools include Buchholz, Eastside, Gainesville, PAM at Loften and Santa Fe.
EducationAlachua County sees rising graduation rates as Florida hits 92.2% milestone Staff Reports Jan 14, 20262 commentsFlorida reports record graduation rate for 2024-25 school year.
Government + PoliticsWard readies for elections, economic development, construction in 2026 Seth Johnson Jan 12, 20262 commentsCommissioner Ed Book to step down.
EducationSchool Board of Alachua County to review community input on Future Ready initiative Nick Anschultz Jan 8, 20260 commentsBoard to hear overview of feedback during a workshop on Monday.
Education2 Alachua County students named Sunshine State Scholars for STEM excellence Staff Reports Jan 6, 20260 commentsNavya Goyal and Amy Xiao will attend 2026 Scholar program in early March.
EducationMagnet program enrollment open for ACPS families until Jan. 12 Staff Reports Jan 6, 20260 commentsEnrollment for students in grades pre-K through 10th is for 2026-27 school year.
EducationWhen do schools in North Central Florida reopen after winter break? Nick Anschultz Jan 5, 20260 commentsStart dates for schools in Alachua and surrounding counties.