EducationNew ratings show ACPS Pre-K programs outperformed state peers Staff Reports Aug 19, 20252 commentsNearly 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, 20250 commentsCommission 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, 20240 commentsGray Tahoe driven by black male flees scene on State Road 222.
EducationACPS requests early registration Staff Reports Jul 22, 20240 commentsLast-minute registrations create complications ahead of school year.
Citizens of the MonthJanuary 2024 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports Feb 28, 20240 commentsAwards 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, 20241 commentAlachua County School District and Florida Gateway College will receive funds.
EducationACPS seeks donations for annual Holiday Food Drive Staff Reports Dec 6, 20230 commentsDeadline for donations is Dec. 15.
EducationSchool board discusses priorities for rezoning Camille Broadway Jun 5, 20231 commentAdditional 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, 20230 commentsPool closed January 2021 for 16 months of construction.
NewsWestwood students collect half-ton of recycling Megan V. Winslow Mar 23, 20230 commentsWhat started as a problem became a challenge.
EducationArea schools receive recognition award dollars C.J. Gish Oct 18, 20220 commentsFunds can be used for bonuses, education materials and temporary personnel.
EducationACPS releases partial state test scores C.J. Gish Jun 29, 20220 commentsResults show increases in local math scores, slight decrease in language arts.