Education3 ACPS teams qualify for VEX Robotics World Championship Staff Reports Mar 10, 20260 commentsCompetition slated for April 21-24 in St. Louis.
SportsRidaught: Which area hoops team will win it all? Mike Ridaught Feb 27, 20261 commentWilliston boys, girls teams play for Rural state titles on Friday night.
SportsEastside trio to play college football Mike Ridaught Feb 26, 20260 commentsThe trend continues for the Eastside football team. Earlier this month, on National Signing Day, four Eastside football players signed with NAIA schools to play college […]
Education16 Alachua County Public Schools students named National Merit finalists Staff Reports Feb 25, 20260 commentsGainesville, Buchholz and Eastside lead area schools with 14 finalists.
EducationEastside Crochet and Charity Club donates handmade scarves to St. Francis House Nick Anschultz Feb 25, 20260 commentsMembers delivered 13 scarves in February.
SportsRidaught: 3 area basketball teams in Tuesday’s final four Mike Ridaught Feb 23, 20260 commentsWilliston girls and boys will join Trenton boys in Rural state semifinals.
EducationEastside student wins spot in International Science and Engineering Fair Nick Anschultz Feb 19, 20262 commentsPranav Mannam among 15 Alachua County students also headed to state.
SportsEastside offensive linemen to play college football Mike Ridaught Feb 19, 20260 commentsDeavion McBride and Atonnis Ross signed with Trinity College of Florida.
SportsRidaught: Newberry girls look to bounce back in FHSAA basketball playoffs Mike Ridaught Feb 13, 20260 commentsLady Panthers one of several area playoff teams in action Friday and Saturday.
EducationAlachua County officials evaluate school district’s ‘Future Ready’ initiative Nick Anschultz Feb 6, 20261 commentMeeting held on Friday at Alachua County School District Office.
SportsRidaught: Girls, boys hoops district title games set Mike Ridaught Feb 6, 20260 commentsGirls battle on Friday and boys on Saturday.
Sports4 Eastside football players commit to colleges on National Signing Day Marty Pallman Feb 5, 20260 commentsTwo sign with Southeastern University and two with St. Thomas University.
EducationAlachua County Public Schools presents 9 draft boundary maps for community input Staff Reports Feb 2, 20264 commentsMaps developed as part of district’s comprehensive planning initiative.
SportsWilliston hires Cedderick Daniels as its next football coach Mike Ridaught Jan 30, 20261 commentDaniels was previously the defensive coordinator at Hawthorne.
Sports5 area teams ranked in boys basketball power poll top 20 Marty Pallman Jan 30, 20260 commentsAndrew Jackson (Jacksonville) nearly unanimous top-ranked team as Providence (Jacksonville) moves to No. 2.
SportsIngram, Whittemore earn All Area coaching honors Mike Ridaught Jan 30, 20260 commentsHawthorne’s Cornelius Ingram repeats as small school coach of year, Buchholz’s Whittemore named big school COY.
SportsBuchholz, Eastside dominate All Area Big School Defense Mike Ridaught Jan 29, 20260 commentsBobcats and Rams each placed four selections, followed by Columbia with two.
SportsState semifinalist Buchholz places 5 on All Area Big School Offense Marty Pallman Jan 28, 20260 commentsNewberry feature two on team.
EducationLincoln Middle School student wins national debate competition Staff Reports Jan 22, 20260 commentsMultiple Alachua County students receive honors at The Great Debate National Civics and Debate Championships.
CrimeAlachua County deputies respond to false shooting report at Eastside Staff Reports Jan 20, 20260 commentsIncident occurs Tuesday morning.
FeaturedBarrage of 3s, defense help Buchholz defeat Eastside Mike Ridaught Jan 17, 20260 commentsSenior Lucas Bhatia had six 3-pointers and game-high 22 points.
Education5 Alachua County high schools earn spots on 2025 AP Honor Roll Staff Reports Jan 15, 20260 commentsSchools include Buchholz, Eastside, Gainesville, PAM at Loften and Santa Fe.
SportsRural, city showdowns highlight hoops broadcast coverage Mike Ridaught Jan 14, 20260 commentsEastside girls weightlifting lift off first prep sports show of 2026.
EducationAlachua County sees rising graduation rates as Florida hits 92.2% milestone Staff Reports Jan 14, 20262 commentsFlorida reports record graduation rate for 2024-25 school year.