EducationAlachua County Public Schools launches annual Holiday Food Drive Staff Reports Dec 3, 20251 commentFood or monetary donations needed to help families in need during winter break.
Local LivingLincoln Middle’s Thespian Troupe to showcase ‘Mean Girls Jr.’ at Junior Thespian State Festival Staff Reports Dec 1, 20251 commentLincoln’s Middle School’s performance slated for Feb. 6, 2026.
SponsoredThanksgiving Kicks Off the Season of Giving in Alachua County Barzella Papa Nov 25, 20251 commentThe Philanthropy Hub, powered by the Community Foundation of North Central Florida, is a searchable online database of nonprofits
EducationFlorida education commissioner files complaint against Talbot Elementary teacher Nick Anschultz Nov 24, 20253 commentsEmily Caylen Grace accused of violating state statutes and rules with ‘Mx.’ term.
EducationGainesville High teacher faces reprimand over student superlative controversy Nick Anschultz Nov 24, 20252 commentsLauren Watts gave student ‘Most Likely to Become a Dictator’ superlative.
EducationAlachua County Public Schools students selected as all-state musicians Staff Reports Nov 21, 20251 commentThe Florida Music Education Association (FEMA) has named 43 students from 10 Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) schools as all-state musicians. According to an ACPS press […]
Citizens of the MonthOctober 2025 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports Nov 20, 20250 commentsAwards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty.
EducationAlachua County Public Schools launches planning initiative Nick Anschultz Nov 20, 20250 commentsSchool district announces 'Our Schools – Future Ready.’
EducationAlachua County School Board vice chair defends Facebook post at state board meeting Nick Anschultz Nov 13, 202522 commentsTina Certain called comment on Charlie Kirk “constitutionally protected speech.”
EducationAttorney argues Tina Certain’s Facebook comment is protected free speech Nick Anschultz Nov 12, 20259 commentsSchool Board of Alachua County vice chair has faced backlash for comment on late Charlie Kirk.
EducationAlachua County school board honors principal, assistant principal of year Nick Anschultz Nov 6, 20251 commentJustin Russell and Heather Lowry recognized with plaques.
EducationAlachua School Board approves employee salary increase, consolidation contract Nick Anschultz Nov 5, 20250 commentsTeachers and ESPs to get a 3% raise with board’s approval.
Education3 Alachua County Public Schools students earn perfect score on PSAT/NMSQT exam Staff Reports Nov 5, 20251 commentStudents represent Gainesville, Buchholz and Eastside high schools.
EducationStability needed: NAACP calls for permanent superintendent in Alachua County schools Nick Anschultz Nov 4, 20256 commentsNAACP president issues letter to school board members to act.
EducationBuchholz High School Band selected to perform at 2 prestigious festivals Staff Reports Nov 4, 20250 commentsOne performance to take place at well-known Carnegie Hall.
EducationNearly 1,000 ACPS students honored for achievements in AP exams Staff Reports Oct 31, 20252 commentsTotal of 961 students received at least one recognition from College Board.
EducationTown hall meeting focuses on bridging literacy gap in Alachua County Nick Anschultz Oct 30, 20251 commentMeeting held Wednesday at Eastside High School.
EducationAlachua County Public School students earn 200 perfect scores on state assessments Staff Reports Oct 28, 20251 commentEleven students received perfect scores on at least two exams.
EducationAlachua County Public Schools, teachers’ union agree on salary Nick Anschultz Oct 23, 20252 commentsEmployees will get a 4% raise for 2025-26 fiscal year.
EducationAlachua County teacher placed on leave amid probe into gender-neutral title Nick Anschultz Oct 23, 20259 commentsTalbot Elementary School teacher allegedly used ‘Mx.’ term
Government + PoliticsFlorida bill proposes ‘specified oath’ for teachers Nick Anschultz Oct 21, 20254 commentsHB147 would require instructors to uphold U.S. and state constitutions.
Citizens of the MonthSeptember 2025 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports Oct 14, 20250 commentsAwards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty.
EducationAlachua County Public Schools to host magnet showcase on Oct. 25 Staff Reports Oct 13, 20250 commentsEvent gives families a chance to learn more about the district’s magnet programs.
Government + PoliticsNew $22M stadium could follow sale of Gainesville’s Citizens Field Seth Johnson Oct 9, 20257 commentsNew $22 million stadium could follow.