Education Clemons asks state leaders to intervene in Newberry charter vote J.C. Derrick Apr 17, 2024Clemons says Newberry Elementary School vote succeeded.
Education New ‘Frazer School’ to focus on competitive academics Glory Reitz Apr 13, 2024Current Buchholz math coach Will Frazer to direct school.
News Caring and Sharing Learning School marks 25 years Glory Reitz Apr 8, 2024School emphasizes high expectations for students.
Education ACPS, SOS Newberry push back on charter budget Glory Reitz Mar 27, 2024Transportation, food service, capacity spark concerns.
Local Living Alachua County resident turns 106 Glory Reitz Mar 14, 2024Magnolia B. Jackson is oldest graduate of Bethune-Cookman University.
Education Metcalfe, Rawlings to switch to year-round school Glory Reitz Feb 2, 2024ACPS one of three districts selected for four-year state pilot program.
Citizens of the Month December 2023 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports Feb 1, 2024Awards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County.
Education Westside Baptist to open Christian school Glory Reitz Jan 23, 2024Applications still open for fall 2024
Education Loften magnet program trains future fire and EMS students Glory Reitz Jan 8, 2024New Public Safety Telecommunicator offers a track for students who want to operate behind the scenes.
Citizens of the Month September 2023 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports Nov 10, 2023Awards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County.
Education UF adds new VP for PK-12, Pre-Bachelors programs Staff Reports Sep 11, 2023Dr. Penny Schwinn to fill newly created role that will extend UF’s impact into Florida’s classrooms.
Local News Fences go up at Newberry High School Glory Reitz Aug 24, 2023ACPS continues push for improved school security.
Education Westwood celebrates revitalization halfway point Glory Reitz Aug 9, 2023Project scheduled for completion in 2024.
Featured Local nonprofit awards 18 scholarships Faith Callens Jun 23, 2023Twenty Pearls Foundation honors young female scholars.
National News U.S. to rejoin UNESCO after years of absence Lauren Canterberry | World News Group Jun 13, 2023U.S. will rejoin this summer to counter China's growing influence.
Education DeSantis signs Perry’s music education bill Seth Johnson May 30, 2023Bill follows years-long UF study.
Local News Santa Fe College narrows provost search Seth Johnson May 26, 2023Field whittled down from 60 applicants to two finalists.
Education Florida bans social media on school district devices Lauren Canterberry | World News Group May 10, 2023Gov. Ron DeSantis signs four education bills into law on Tuesday.
Education UF partners with AI Institute on STEM education Staff Reports May 5, 2023UF scientists to collaborate with Illinois-based project.
Government + Politics Perry files bill to create local magnet school Faith Callens Mar 13, 2023Alachua County school could open in fall 2024.
Local Living Veterans resource fair to be held on Friday Staff Reports Feb 28, 2023Alachua County Veteran Services to host event at MLK Multipurpose Center.
Education SBAC weighs new job description standards Taryn Ashby Feb 6, 2023Tuesday meeting to also cover new fees, fines policies.
News U.S. Census Bureau redefines “urban” Lauren Canterberry | World News Group Jan 3, 2023New classifications to affect federal funding.
Local News Truck driver charged for hitting Levy school bus J.C. Derrick Nov 2, 2022Crash sent several children to the hospital in March.