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.
Education2026 Fifth Grade Field Day draws over 2,000 students Staff Reports Mar 5, 20261 commentAnnual Alachua County Public Schools competition held at Citizens Field.
EducationSchool Board of Alachua County favors multiple closures ahead of March 12 vote Lillian Hamman Mar 4, 20267 commentsKen Cornell urges board to consider East Gainesville investment.
Local Living‘Summer Blitz 2026’ on tap for Saturday Staff Reports Mar 4, 20260 commentsCommunity resource fair assists families and youth explore summer camps, enrichment programs.
EducationSchool Board of Alachua County OKs revised boundary maps at workshop Nick Anschultz Feb 27, 20260 commentsMultiple schools slated for closure.
EducationMainstreet to print 1,800 extra copies for classroom use Seth Johnson Feb 26, 20260 commentsCounty issues Newspaper in Education Week proclamation.
Education16 Alachua County Public Schools students named National Merit finalists Staff Reports Feb 25, 20260 commentsGainesville, Buchholz and Eastside lead area schools with 14 finalists.
EducationNewberry Community School reaches 427 students, settles legal fees Nick Anschultz Feb 24, 20262 commentsBoard hired transportation company at Monday meeting.
EducationEastside student wins spot in International Science and Engineering Fair Nick Anschultz Feb 19, 20262 commentsPranav Mannam among 15 Alachua County students also headed to state.
EducationEast Gainesville town hall meeting addresses proposed school closures Nick Anschultz Feb 17, 20261 commentMeeting held Monday at Day Springs Missionary Baptist Church.
Government + PoliticsGainesville worried over school zoning plan, reviews gun violence plan Seth Johnson Feb 12, 20269 commentsStrategic plan outlines goals for next five years.
EducationAlachua County students showcase science projects at regional fair Nick Anschultz Feb 12, 20260 commentsEvent held Thursday at Westwood Middle School.
EducationBuchholz High students face discipline following anti-ICE protest walkout Nick Anschultz Feb 9, 202614 commentsStudents took part in walkout on Friday.
EducationACPS’s Jennifer Breman elected to ACTE Board of Directors Staff Reports Feb 9, 20260 commentsBreman to serve as vice president-elect for Counseling and Career Development Division.