EducationNew ratings show ACPS Pre-K programs outperformed state peers Staff Reports Aug 19, 2025Nearly 80% of district’s Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten programs received an ‘Excellent’ rating.
Government + PoliticsNewberry proposes 6.0623 millage for 2025-26 fiscal year Lillian Hamman Jul 30, 2025Commission approves $2.2 million loan to Newberry Community School.
CrimeAlachua County school bus with stop lights activated damaged in hit-and-run Staff Reports Nov 13, 2024Gray Tahoe driven by black male flees scene on State Road 222.
EducationACPS requests early registration Staff Reports Jul 22, 2024Last-minute registrations create complications ahead of school year.
Citizens of the MonthJanuary 2024 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports Feb 28, 2024Awards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County.
EducationFlorida releases $35 million for semiconductor education in high schools, colleges Staff Reports Jan 19, 2024Alachua County School District and Florida Gateway College will receive funds.
EducationACPS seeks donations for annual Holiday Food Drive Staff Reports Dec 6, 2023Deadline for donations is Dec. 15.
EducationSchool board discusses priorities for rezoning Camille Broadway Jun 5, 2023Additional rezoning discussion and student conduct code changes also on the agenda Tuesday’s meeting.
Local LivingGNV’s Cherry Pool to reopen after $2M remodel Seth Johnson May 10, 2023Pool closed January 2021 for 16 months of construction.
NewsWestwood students collect half-ton of recycling Megan V. Winslow Mar 23, 2023What started as a problem became a challenge.
EducationArea schools receive recognition award dollars C.J. Gish Oct 18, 2022Funds can be used for bonuses, education materials and temporary personnel.
EducationACPS releases partial state test scores C.J. Gish Jun 29, 2022Results show increases in local math scores, slight decrease in language arts.