FeaturedUpdate: Officials cancel events, prep for Nicole Mainstreet Daily News Nov 9, 20220 commentsImpacts more likely from wind than rain.
Local LivingLoften HS teaches amateur radio skills Taryn Ashby Oct 31, 20221 commentStudents participate in weekly HAM radio sessions at Loften High School.
EducationLocal students learn about municipal government Rossana Passaniti | City of Gainesville Oct 30, 20220 commentsStops include GFR Station 1, GRU, RTS and Sweetwater Wetlands Park.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County to combine parks, roads in surtax Seth Johnson Oct 26, 20225 commentsProposed surtax would fund Wild Spaces Public Places, roads and affordable housing.
EducationWiles students earn All-State music honors C.J. Gish Oct 17, 20220 commentsElementary students will perform at Tampa Convention Center in January.
EducationSBAC appoints new district security chief Taryn Ashby Oct 5, 20220 commentsDouglas Pelton approved for safety and security position.
Local NewsCareerSource to hold job fair for county positions C.J. Gish Oct 3, 20220 commentsPositions available in several departments.
EducationBeyond the Bell returns to ACPS Taryn Ashby Oct 3, 20220 commentsAfter-school virtual tutoring program operates Monday through Thursday.
Local NewsHurricane Ian prompts widespread school closures Taryn Ashby Sep 27, 20220 commentsOfficials may convert some schools to shelters.
EducationACPS students break record for scholarship program C.J. Gish Sep 22, 20220 comments45 students named 2023 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists.
EducationAlachua County students earn national recognition C.J. Gish Sep 19, 20220 commentsACPS high school students earn the College Board National Scholars title.
Local NewsGINI makes strides in Alachua County Taryn Ashby Sep 14, 20221 commentAlachua County community leaders give six-month update on GINI advances.
EducationEastside students excel in IB exams C.J. Gish Aug 26, 20220 commentsEHS students finish above global pass rate for International Baccalaureate Program.
EducationMcGraw recaptures school board seat Taryn Ashby, J.C. Derrick Aug 24, 20221 commentCertain, Abbitt and Rockwell claim 3 other SBAC seats.
Government + PoliticsAugust election brimming with local races Camille Broadway Aug 22, 20220 commentsVoters need to check registration info before heading to polls.
EducationAlachua County schools still short 36 teachers Taryn Ashby Aug 17, 20220 commentsThe district tries new recruitment tactics as the state rolls out bonus programs.
EducationReturn to normalcy marks new school year Taryn Ashby Aug 10, 20220 commentsSchools put COVID pandemic in past.
Local NewsLocal traffic patterns shift with back to school Seth Johnson Aug 10, 20220 commentsSafety regulations to remember around school zones, buses.
Local LivingStudent safety training expands through radKIDS Seth Johnson Aug 8, 20220 commentsNewberry financed program to deal with opioid addiction.
EducationACPS earns B rating, approves new charter school Seth Johnson Jul 19, 20220 commentsBoard approves Santa Fe College charter school application.
EducationBuchholz High math team wins 14th national title C.J. Gish Jul 19, 20220 commentsBHS earns Mu Alpha Theta competition record 304 total trophies.
EducationACPS releases partial state test scores C.J. Gish Jun 29, 20220 commentsResults show increases in local math scores, slight decrease in language arts.
EducationACPS ditches clear backpack requirement C.J. Gish Jun 28, 20220 commentsDistrict succumbs to negative feedback and cancels decision.
EducationACPS to require clear backpacks at school C.J. Gish Jun 28, 20220 commentsConcerns over youth violence lead to decisions for middle, high school students starting in August.