Education Alachua County Public Schools bus changes to begin Glory Reitz Jan 12, 2024Courtesy busing eliminated, hub stops created for magnet and choice schools.
Local Living Education Foundation offers over $130K in scholarships Staff Reports Jan 12, 2024Alachua County Public Schools seniors are eligible.
Education School board moves rezoning timeline back to 2025 Glory Reitz Jan 12, 2024Superintendent recommends not to approve proposed maps, continue working.
Education School Board of Alachua County to cast final rezoning vote on Thursday Glory Reitz Jan 9, 2024If approved, zoning would take effect in 2024-25 school year.
News DeSantis declares state of emergency over severe weather J.C. Derrick Jan 9, 2024Storms moving from Panhandle toward North Central Florida.
Education Alachua County Public Schools close for storm Staff Reports Jan 8, 2024Multiple school districts to shut down on Tuesday.
Education Eastside senior receives Keeper of the Dream scholarship Glory Reitz Jan 5, 2024EHS student body president to be keynote speaker at 39th Annual Hall of Fame GALA.
Sports Lincoln Middle School to host New Year’s Shootout on Saturday Mike Ridaught Jan 4, 2024Total of 20 middle school girls and boys basketball teams will compete in New Year’s Shootout.
Citizens of the Month November 2023 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports Jan 2, 2024The 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 […]
News Mainstreet’s top feature stories of 2023 Glory Reitz, Olivia Hanna Dec 27, 2023Highlights from a year of milestones and innovation.
News Gainesville’s top news stories of 2023 Seth Johnson Dec 26, 2023New GRU Authority and school rezoning take top spots.
Education Alachua County Public Schools updates proposed elementary rezoning Glory Reitz Dec 22, 2023Final vote on school rezoning comes before school board in January.
Education Alachua County Public Schools reaches tentative teacher salary agreement Glory Reitz Dec 18, 2023Teachers, support staff to receive 3.5% across-the-board salary increase.
Education Alachua County students sweep thespian competition Staff Reports Dec 15, 2023High school and middle school students will move to state competitions in spring.
Government + Politics Newberry approves future land use first reading for NC Ranch Glory Reitz Dec 13, 2023Commission also approved text amendment to comprehensive plan.
Education Alachua County Public Schools receives “B” grade Glory Reitz Dec 11, 2023State assessment has fluctuated over the years
Education ACPS students earn spots on All State musical ensembles Staff Reports Dec 8, 2023Florida Music Education Association selects 36 local students as All State Musicians.
News Local immigrant advocates call for immediate action in schools Glory Reitz Dec 7, 2023After working with the district for a year, advocates say not enough progress has been made.
Education ACPS seeks donations for annual Holiday Food Drive Staff Reports Dec 6, 2023Deadline for donations is Dec. 15.
Education School board delays superintendent contract discussion Glory Reitz Dec 6, 2023Citizens say superintendent pay raise is unfair to teachers.
Education Number of challenged ACPS books hits 12 Glory Reitz Dec 4, 2023District staff works to apply new state statute in standard practice.
Education Alachua school district names top principal and assistant principal Staff Reports Nov 29, 2023The two will represent ACPS in statewide recognition programs.
Citizens of the Month October 2023 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports Nov 22, 2023Awards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County.
Education Alachua County Public Schools students place in The Great Debate Glory Reitz Nov 21, 2023Lincoln Middle School’s Ann Moywaywa was champion in three events, division overall.