Local NewsChildren’s Trust approves proposed millage rate, tentative budget Nick Anschultz Sep 8, 2025Approval came during first TRIM hearing on Monday.
EducationChildren’s Trust hears update on Community Literacy Collaborative Plan Nick Anschultz Aug 12, 2025Board presented with ‘framework’ to improve literacy in Alachua County
EducationShane Andrew named new principal at Santa Fe College charter school Nick Anschultz Jun 30, 2025Former Alachua County Public Schools superintendent will join Academy on Aug. 1
EducationChildren’s Trust of Alachua County to kick off 23 summer camps in June Lillian Hamman May 30, 2025Organization designed 3 new camps for children with special needs.
EducationAlachua County leaders flip to new chapter of literacy plan Seth Johnson Apr 21, 2025$250,000 reserved for plan following 1-year assessment.
Local LivingCuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center Day Camp Open House on tap for Saturday Staff Reports Apr 8, 2025Families invited to explore camp activities, meet summer staff and take tour.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County talks budget season, resource centers Seth Johnson Apr 1, 2025Burden for fire assessment may shift.
Local LivingAlachua County seeks applicants for Children’s Trust Board Staff Reports Apr 1, 2025One vacancy open on 10-member board.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County seeks applicants to serve on Children’s Trust Staff Reports Mar 3, 2025Deadline to apply is May 1.
Local LivingCity of Gainesville to host Summer Blitz on March 1 Staff Reports Feb 21, 2025Event to connect youth with summer enrichment programs.
FeaturedMade for More to hold annual gala on Feb. 2 Lillian Hamman Jan 24, 2025Fundraiser to support non-profit student-athlete mentorship program.
BusinessGoodwill on 34th Street to re-open Friday Lillian Hamman Jan 22, 2025First 50 guests at grand opening receive $20 Goodwill gift card.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County area to lose federal grant funding after miscommunications Seth Johnson Dec 17, 2024County commissioner said it's an embarrassment.
BusinessDerrick: Report for America selects Mainstreet as host newsroom J.C. Derrick Dec 17, 2024Full-time journalist to cover education.
Government + PoliticsGainesville denies tax break for 7 market rate student apartments Seth Johnson Dec 13, 2024Opt out part of new Live Local Act.
EducationAnnual event spotlights local afterschool programs Glory Reitz Oct 24, 2024Children’s Trust of Alachua County and Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Florida partner for 4th annual event in Alachua County.
NewsChildren’s Trust approves gun violence funding rollover Glory Reitz Aug 13, 2024Board also approves $600,000 for youth health organizations.
NewsChildren’s Trust approves unallocated funds, tentative budget Glory Reitz Jun 20, 2024$1.6 million left from last year being allocated for three goals.
NewsGPD to host gun buyback Saturday Glory Reitz Jun 5, 2024Donors can trade guns for gift cards, no questions asked.
Education24 students earn Citizen of the Year honors J.C. Derrick May 22, 2024Winners based on academic achievement, community involvement.
Government + PoliticsChildren’s Trust allocates $250K for gun violence Glory Reitz May 7, 2024Joint meeting with county also covers literacy assessment update.
NewsSBAC to explore using properties for housing Seth Johnson Apr 29, 2024School board, BOCC also discuss literacy, parks, gun violence
Government + PoliticsAlachua County moves public notices to website Seth Johnson Apr 9, 2024Public notices no longer appear in Gainesville Sun, state website.
NewsCTAC allocates $500K for youth mentoring programs Staff Reports Jul 24, 2023Interested providers encouraged to attend online Zoom meeting on Tuesday.