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.
EducationEducation foundation of Alachua County honors achievements at holiday luncheon Nick Anschultz Jan 5, 20260 commentsGuest speakers and awards highlight December 2025 event.
Education6 key education issues in Alachua County to watch in 2026 Nick Anschultz Jan 2, 20260 commentsTopics range from leadership searches to elections.
Citizens of the MonthNovember 2025 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports Dec 27, 20250 commentsAwards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty and Children's Trust of Alachua County.
EducationAlachua County School Board rates interim superintendent’s performance Nick Anschultz Dec 17, 20255 commentsBoard members grade Kamela Patton’s overall performance as satisfactory.
EducationNewberry community school board approves updated policies and teacher pay scale Nick Anschultz Dec 16, 20252 commentsSalary scale set at 5% higher than Alachua County Public Schools.
EducationCFO transition draws concerns from Alachua County School Board member Nick Anschultz Dec 15, 20254 commentsJanine Plavac says Michael Reneke doesn’t meet qualifications for position.
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.