EducationGainesville, Alachua County move forward with school speed cameras Seth Johnson Oct 11, 202410 commentsTickets could come for those driving 10+ over the speed limit.
NewsSchools announce closures ahead of Hurricane Milton C.J. Gish Oct 7, 20240 commentsCategory 5 storm forecasted to make landfall on Wednesday.
EducationHawthorne wins $10,000 surprise at Friday homecoming game Seth Johnson Oct 7, 20240 commentsGrant from Edward Jones to set up financial literacy program.
EducationEastside earns highest level award for Advanced Placement program Staff Reports Oct 4, 20240 commentsBuchholz, GHS, Santa Fe, Magnet@Loften and Hawthorne also receive honors
EducationSchool board delays annual improvement plan again Glory Reitz Oct 2, 20242 commentsBoard to hold special meeting to discuss plan further.
ElectionsAlachua County voters to decide on 6 state, several local ballot initiatives Seth Johnson Oct 2, 20245 commentsTwo local ballot initiatives under review by courts.
SponsoredGood in Gainesville: One Mill for Schools Eric Godet Sr. Sep 25, 20240 commentsRevenue generator for local schools is on November ballot.
EducationGainesville student to speak at UN summit Glory Reitz Sep 24, 20241 commentAbhith Kasala has been building microplastic research for six years.
EducationNorth Florida schools announce closures ahead of Hurricane Helene C.J. Gish Sep 24, 20240 commentsArea schools to close for multiple days.
EducationSchool board declines rezoning contractor Glory Reitz Sep 18, 20242 commentsMembers say they need more details about what product would include.
EducationACEA declares impasse in teacher salary negotiations Glory Reitz Sep 17, 20242 commentsSchool district won’t offer retroactive pay raise or go higher than 1.6 percent in salary increase.
CrimeACSO: Buchholz school threat declared a hoax C.J. Gish Sep 17, 20240 commentsLaw enforcement investigates latest incident in wave of regional school threats.
EducationSchool board adopts final $612 million budget Glory Reitz Sep 11, 20241 commentSchool district millage rates set to 6.2610.
Education21 ACPS students named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists Staff Reports Sep 11, 20241 commentGainesville High leads way with 10 students followed by Eastside with six and Buchholz with five.
NewsStaffing shortages mark rocky start to school year Glory Reitz Sep 6, 20249 commentsACPS has 49 instructional job openings.
EducationSchool board asks for more strategic plan detail Glory Reitz Sep 4, 20240 commentsBoard approves strategy map, delays implementation plan vote.
EducationSanta Fe High School students take home laptops Glory Reitz Aug 27, 20240 commentsACPS works toward district-wide “one to one” initiative.
EducationLocal dealerships donate $25K to Loften automotive technology Glory Reitz Aug 27, 20240 commentsMoney to help purchase more training equipment.
EducationVu’s win signals new SBAC direction Glory Reitz Aug 26, 20242 commentsSupport for superintendent search appears set.
EducationSchool Board approves turnaround plan for Rawlings Glory Reitz Aug 22, 20240 commentsBoard members push for more detailed plan.
EducationState Board of Education changes charter conversion rule Glory Reitz Aug 21, 20244 commentsNew requirement needs 50% vote, not “majority.”
Government + PoliticsAlachua mayor wins lifetime achievement award Glory Reitz Aug 20, 20240 commentsCoerper is in his fourth term as mayor.
EducationOne Mill for Schools launches 2024 campaign Glory Reitz Aug 19, 20241 commentProperty tax, up for renewal, pays for arts and career tech programs.
Education3DE Schools to Launch at Eastside High School Staff Reports Aug 15, 20241 commentProgram partners with businesses for real-world applications.