EducationNewberry continues to seek info on Oak View Middle School expansion Nick Anschultz May 15, 20260 commentsNewberry continues to seek info on Oak View Middle School expansion
EducationBuchholz student named presidential scholar semifinalist Staff Reports May 15, 20260 commentsPranay Gadikota is a senior at Buchholz High School.
EducationGarden at Sidney Lanier School helps students grow produce, life skills Staff Reports May 12, 20260 commentsGarden is product of students in Lanier’s Transition to Life Program.
EducationAlachua County Public Schools urges families to watch for school boundaries letter Nick Anschultz May 11, 20261 commentNew attendance boundaries will take effect for the 2026-27 school year.
EducationACPS’s annual Kindergarten Kickoff event slated for Wednesday Staff Reports May 4, 20260 commentsIncoming kindergartners and families can learn about their new school.
EducationSchool Board of Alachua County considers restructuring options for Alachua schools Nick Anschultz Apr 29, 20265 commentsIrby Elementary and Mebane Middle Schools at center of Wednesday workshop.
EducationCook selected as ACPS’s School-Related Employee of the Year Staff Reports Apr 28, 20260 commentsSabrina Cook serves as executive assistant at Lake Forest.
Citizens of the MonthMarch 2026 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports Apr 27, 20260 commentsAwards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty and Children's Trust of Alachua County.
Government + PoliticsHawthorne, Alachua County to seek Santa Fe College satellite campus funding Lillian Hamman Apr 23, 20261 commentLibrary to hold grand opening on Saturday.
EducationACPS superintendent search process moves forward with RFP timeline Nick Anschultz Apr 22, 20262 commentsRequest for proposal sent out on Wednesday to identify search firms.
EducationEastside student receives corporate-sponsored National Merit Scholarship Staff Reports Apr 22, 20260 commentsIrma Rahman one of 700 students nationwide to receive award.
EducationSanta Fe High’s FFA Food Science Team preps for National FFA Convention & Expo Staff Reports Apr 22, 20260 commentsTeam placed first in the Florida Food Science and Technology CDE event.
EducationNewberry Community School Board approves one-time technology plan Nick Anschultz Apr 21, 20260 commentsBoard’s vote came at Monday meeting.
Education2 Eastside students earn spots in national SkillsUSA Championship Staff Reports Apr 20, 20260 commentsEvent to be held in June in Atlanta.
BusinessDerrick: Campaign to help fuel Mainstreet growth J.C. Derrick Apr 20, 20260 commentsEducation beat expands local coverage.
EducationWestwood wins Ninth Annual Civics Challenge, Lincoln places second Nick Anschultz Apr 15, 20261 commentEvent held at Alachua County Administration Building.
EducationCommunity meeting focuses on future of ACPS’s schools in city of Alachua Nick Anschultz Apr 14, 20260 commentsMeeting held at Mebane Middle School.
Faith + InspirationHolocaust Remembrance Day Observed in Gainesville Ronnie Lovler Apr 13, 20261 commentFamily of survivors recount stories.
EducationACPS students shine at State Science and Engineering Fair Staff Reports Apr 6, 20260 commentsMultiple students earn recognition at three-day event.
EducationOak View Middle School Pre-K-8 expansion draws traffic, enrollment concerns Nick Anschultz Apr 1, 20262 commentsExpansion slated for this fall.
Citizens of the MonthFebruary 2026 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports Mar 30, 20260 commentsAwards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty and Children's Trust of Alachua County.
Citizens of the MonthJanuary 2026 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports Mar 29, 20260 commentsAwards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty and Children's Trust of Alachua County.
NewsHomeless service providers work to handle St. Francis House shelter closure Seth Johnson Mar 24, 20260 commentsEmpty schools seen as potential solution.
Education3 ACPS teams qualify for VEX Robotics World Championship Staff Reports Mar 10, 20260 commentsCompetition slated for April 21-24 in St. Louis.