Local NewsBoy Scouts honor 5 Alachua County educators Glory Reitz May 30, 20240 commentsAward being introduced to North Florida through Gainesville Cub Scout pack.
Local LivingMagnolia B. Jackson, oldest Gainesville resident, dies at 106 Glory Reitz May 28, 20240 commentsJackson was celebrated local educator.
EducationState ends contract with AMIKids, other day programs Glory Reitz May 28, 20241 commentAMIKids seeks alternate funding, ways to serve community.
Local LivingAlachua County Public Schools to provide free summer meals Glory Reitz May 28, 20240 commentsDates and times of operation vary.
Education24 students earn Citizen of the Year honors J.C. Derrick May 22, 20240 commentsWinners based on academic achievement, community involvement.
EducationSchool board silent on Newberry Elementary charter vote claims Glory Reitz May 22, 20241 commentConversion opponents ask board to take a stand.
EducationSchool board passes Reichert House charter application Glory Reitz May 21, 20241 commentBoard directs organization to keep working on application, budget.
EducationACPS students earn awards at International Science and Engineering Fair Staff Reports May 21, 20240 commentsBuchholz and Gainesville High students travel to Los Angeles for event.
Education‘Here I am, send me’: First Black graduate recounts integrating Gainesville High School Glory Reitz May 17, 20244 commentsLaVon Wright desegregated GHS despite FBI warnings of danger.
Education2018 book examines desegregation in Alachua County Glory Reitz May 17, 20240 commentsGainesville native captures contention of the time.
EducationApril 2024 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports May 14, 20240 commentsAwards 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, 20248 commentsEFN plans to open in 2025, opposition still says vote failed.
EducationChiles Elementary employee earns state recognition Staff Reports May 7, 20240 commentsAngela Kelly receives $2,000 for her exceptional work with students.
NewsState rules Newberry Elementary School charter vote successful Glory Reitz, Seth Johnson May 6, 20248 commentsSchool district says it is awaiting state notification.
EducationMetcalfe Elementary to keep 10-month school calendar Staff Reports May 1, 20240 commentsRawlings to proceed with year-round school implementation.
EducationACPS students earn 15 medals at civics, debate tournament Staff Reports Apr 30, 20240 commentsLincoln Middle student sweeps separate debate championship.
EducationACPS selects Lopez at School-related Employee of Year Staff Reports Apr 25, 20240 commentsLopez changed careers to help special needs students.
FeaturedEastside culinary students earn medals, scholarships at state skills competition Staff Reports Apr 24, 20240 commentsStudents compete in SkillsUSA Florida State Leadership and Skills Conference.
EducationLincoln Middle School wins annual Civics Challenge Staff Reports Apr 24, 20241 commentSix Alachua County middle schools participate in competition.
EducationSOS Newberry condemns Marlowe, Clemons Glory Reitz Apr 19, 20245 commentsStatement issued by non-profit group calls to "end divisive campaign" following charter conversion vote.
EducationNewberry residents vote down charter conversion Glory Reitz Apr 17, 20244 commentsEducation First for Newberry refuses to concede elementary school vote.
EducationRawling teacher named Florida finalist for Presidential math and science award Staff Reports Apr 16, 20241 commentElementary fifth-grade instructor one of six finalists in Florida.
EducationOld Terwilliger campus trashed, occupied by homeless Gary Nelson Apr 15, 202413 commentsDocuments with student information left unsecured.
EducationNew ‘Frazer School’ to focus on competitive academics Glory Reitz Apr 13, 20244 commentsCurrent Buchholz math coach Will Frazer to direct school.