Education‘Here I am, send me’: First Black graduate recounts integrating Gainesville High School Glory Reitz May 17, 2024LaVon Wright desegregated GHS despite FBI warnings of danger.
Education2018 book examines desegregation in Alachua County Glory Reitz May 17, 2024Gainesville native captures contention of the time.
EducationApril 2024 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports May 14, 2024Awards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty.
Government + PoliticsNewberry staff to assist with charter conversion application Glory Reitz May 13, 2024EFN plans to open in 2025, opposition still says vote failed.
EducationChiles Elementary employee earns state recognition Staff Reports May 7, 2024Angela Kelly receives $2,000 for her exceptional work with students.
NewsState rules Newberry Elementary School charter vote successful Glory Reitz, Seth Johnson May 6, 2024School district says it is awaiting state notification.
EducationMetcalfe Elementary to keep 10-month school calendar Staff Reports May 1, 2024Rawlings to proceed with year-round school implementation.
EducationACPS students earn 15 medals at civics, debate tournament Staff Reports Apr 30, 2024Lincoln Middle student sweeps separate debate championship.
EducationACPS selects Lopez at School-related Employee of Year Staff Reports Apr 25, 2024Lopez changed careers to help special needs students.
FeaturedEastside culinary students earn medals, scholarships at state skills competition Staff Reports Apr 24, 2024Students compete in SkillsUSA Florida State Leadership and Skills Conference.
EducationLincoln Middle School wins annual Civics Challenge Staff Reports Apr 24, 2024Six Alachua County middle schools participate in competition.
EducationSOS Newberry condemns Marlowe, Clemons Glory Reitz Apr 19, 2024Statement issued by non-profit group calls to "end divisive campaign" following charter conversion vote.
EducationNewberry residents vote down charter conversion Glory Reitz Apr 17, 2024Education First for Newberry refuses to concede elementary school vote.
EducationRawling teacher named Florida finalist for Presidential math and science award Staff Reports Apr 16, 2024Elementary fifth-grade instructor one of six finalists in Florida.
EducationOld Terwilliger campus trashed, occupied by homeless Gary Nelson Apr 15, 2024Documents with student information left unsecured.
EducationNew ‘Frazer School’ to focus on competitive academics Glory Reitz Apr 13, 2024Current Buchholz math coach Will Frazer to direct school.
Government + PoliticsUF, Gainesville back to negotiating table over RTS services Seth Johnson Apr 11, 2024UF sends letter after city press conference.
EducationACPS invites families to annual Kindergarten Roundup Staff Reports Apr 11, 2024Incoming kindergarten families invited to bring their children to schools they will attend in fall.
EducationAlachua County Education Association pushes membership Glory Reitz Apr 10, 2024Union still lacking education support professionals.
EducationAlachua County Public School students score big in state science fair Staff Reports Apr 9, 2024Multiple students take home awards from State Science and Engineering Fair.
EducationOpposing sides clash as Newberry charter voting opens Glory Reitz Apr 4, 2024Votes to be tallied at public meeting on April 17.
EducationAlachua County Public Schools to postpone, cancel outdoor activities due to eclipse Staff Reports Apr 4, 2024Monday dismissal times remain same, but parents can keep students home or check-out early.
EducationBuchholz, Lincoln Middle win Florida chess championships Seth Johnson Apr 2, 2024Gainesville schools sweep Florida Scholastic Chess Championships.
EducationLincoln Middle School wins Florida MATHCOUNTS Staff Reports Apr 1, 2024Two students to compete nationally.