Local LivingEducation Foundation offers over $130K in scholarships Staff Reports Jan 12, 20240 commentsAlachua County Public Schools seniors are eligible.
EducationSchool board moves rezoning timeline back to 2025 Glory Reitz Jan 12, 20241 commentSuperintendent recommends not to approve proposed maps, continue working.
EducationSchool Board of Alachua County to cast final rezoning vote on Thursday Glory Reitz Jan 9, 20241 commentIf approved, zoning would take effect in 2024-25 school year.
NewsDeSantis declares state of emergency over severe weather J.C. Derrick Jan 9, 20241 commentStorms moving from Panhandle toward North Central Florida.
EducationAlachua County Public Schools close for storm Staff Reports Jan 8, 20240 commentsMultiple school districts to shut down on Tuesday.
EducationEastside senior receives Keeper of the Dream scholarship Glory Reitz Jan 5, 20240 commentsEHS student body president to be keynote speaker at 39th Annual Hall of Fame GALA.
SportsLincoln Middle School to host New Year’s Shootout on Saturday Mike Ridaught Jan 4, 20240 commentsTotal of 20 middle school girls and boys basketball teams will compete in New Year’s Shootout.
Citizens of the MonthNovember 2023 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports Jan 2, 20240 commentsThe Citizens of the Month awards are sponsored by SouthState Bank. The Citizens of the Month awards recognizes one student from each elementary school in Alachua […]
NewsMainstreet’s top feature stories of 2023 Glory Reitz, Olivia Hanna Dec 27, 20232 commentsHighlights from a year of milestones and innovation.
NewsGainesville’s top news stories of 2023 Seth Johnson Dec 26, 20230 commentsNew GRU Authority and school rezoning take top spots.
EducationAlachua County Public Schools updates proposed elementary rezoning Glory Reitz Dec 22, 20230 commentsFinal vote on school rezoning comes before school board in January.
EducationAlachua County Public Schools reaches tentative teacher salary agreement Glory Reitz Dec 18, 20232 commentsTeachers, support staff to receive 3.5% across-the-board salary increase.
EducationAlachua County students sweep thespian competition Staff Reports Dec 15, 20230 commentsHigh school and middle school students will move to state competitions in spring.
Government + PoliticsNewberry approves future land use first reading for NC Ranch Glory Reitz Dec 13, 20232 commentsCommission also approved text amendment to comprehensive plan.
EducationAlachua County Public Schools receives “B” grade Glory Reitz Dec 11, 20230 commentsState assessment has fluctuated over the years
EducationACPS students earn spots on All State musical ensembles Staff Reports Dec 8, 20230 commentsFlorida Music Education Association selects 36 local students as All State Musicians.
NewsLocal immigrant advocates call for immediate action in schools Glory Reitz Dec 7, 20234 commentsAfter working with the district for a year, advocates say not enough progress has been made.
EducationACPS seeks donations for annual Holiday Food Drive Staff Reports Dec 6, 20230 commentsDeadline for donations is Dec. 15.
EducationSchool board delays superintendent contract discussion Glory Reitz Dec 6, 20232 commentsCitizens say superintendent pay raise is unfair to teachers.
EducationNumber of challenged ACPS books hits 12 Glory Reitz Dec 4, 20232 commentsDistrict staff works to apply new state statute in standard practice.
EducationAlachua school district names top principal and assistant principal Staff Reports Nov 29, 20231 commentThe two will represent ACPS in statewide recognition programs.
Citizens of the MonthOctober 2023 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports Nov 22, 20230 commentsAwards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County.
EducationAlachua County Public Schools students place in The Great Debate Glory Reitz Nov 21, 20230 commentsLincoln Middle School’s Ann Moywaywa was champion in three events, division overall.
Local LivingFormer campers reminisce on 75th anniversary of Camp Crystal Lake Glory Reitz Nov 20, 20231 commentGrounds and programs have been updated, but camp’s character remains consistent.