EducationFlorida enacts several key education laws starting this school year Nick Anschultz Jul 3, 2025Cellphone bans and charter schools highlight new laws.
EducationEducation highlights $117.4 billion state budget Nick Anschultz Jul 2, 2025Investment includes historic $15.9 billion in funds for K-12 public school system
BusinessDerrick: Mainstreet editorial staff grows—again J.C. Derrick Jun 25, 2025New education reporter to cover K-12, UF
Local LivingVolunteers gear up for Friends of the Library sale Lillian Hamman Oct 18, 2024Fall sale to feature more than 500,000 items.
SponsoredGood in Gainesville: One Mill for Schools Eric Godet Sr. Sep 25, 2024Revenue generator for local schools is on November ballot.
Local LivingMcDonald’s Golden Grants applications available through Oct. 13 Staff Reports Sep 4, 2024Educators and non-profit organizations can apply for funds.
Local LivingGainesville High’s class of ‘59 meets for 65th reunion Glory Reitz Aug 10, 2024Classmates plan to end long run of reunions.
EducationAlachua County school board discusses preliminary budget Glory Reitz Jun 11, 2024Board members ask for more help for students experiencing homelessness.
Education100 Black Men opens registration for annual Aviation Academy Faith Callens Jun 5, 2024Organization prepares for sixth annual event.
EducationACPS calls for citizen input to rename district office Glory Reitz Jun 5, 2024Names to be based on location or deceased contributors to education.
EducationState ends contract with AMIKids, other day programs Glory Reitz May 28, 2024AMIKids seeks alternate funding, ways to serve community.
EducationCommemorating the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education Staff Reports May 17, 2024
EducationGainesville city manager recalls role integrating Palatka school Seth Johnson May 17, 2024Cynthia Curry, brother made Brown v. Board of Education reality in Putnam County.
EducationGainesville Christian Preparatory School to offer individualized learning Glory Reitz May 15, 2024School can accept about 100 K-12 students.
EducationKids in the Woods participants grow up, graduate Suzette Cook | UF/IFAS May 6, 2024Program sparked conservation interest at young ages.
NewsSBAC to explore using properties for housing Seth Johnson Apr 29, 2024School board, BOCC also discuss literacy, parks, gun violence
EducationUniversity of Arizona taps UF’s Glover as provost J.C. Derrick Apr 28, 2024Glover served as UF provost for record 15 years.
Education20 students surprised with new laptops Gary Nelson Apr 20, 2024Surprise came after completion of nine-week course.
EducationClemons asks state leaders to intervene in Newberry charter vote J.C. Derrick Apr 17, 2024Clemons says Newberry Elementary School vote succeeded.
EducationNew ‘Frazer School’ to focus on competitive academics Glory Reitz Apr 13, 2024Current Buchholz math coach Will Frazer to direct school.
NewsCaring and Sharing Learning School marks 25 years Glory Reitz Apr 8, 2024School emphasizes high expectations for students.
EducationACPS, SOS Newberry push back on charter budget Glory Reitz Mar 27, 2024Transportation, food service, capacity spark concerns.
Local LivingAlachua County resident turns 106 Glory Reitz Mar 14, 2024Magnolia B. Jackson is oldest graduate of Bethune-Cookman University.
EducationMetcalfe, Rawlings to switch to year-round school Glory Reitz Feb 2, 2024ACPS one of three districts selected for four-year state pilot program.