Citizens of the MonthDecember 2023 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports Feb 1, 20240 commentsAwards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County.
EducationWestside Baptist to open Christian school Glory Reitz Jan 23, 20241 commentApplications still open for fall 2024
EducationLoften magnet program trains future fire and EMS students Glory Reitz Jan 8, 20240 commentsNew Public Safety Telecommunicator offers a track for students who want to operate behind the scenes.
Citizens of the MonthSeptember 2023 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports Nov 10, 20230 commentsAwards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County.
EducationUF adds new VP for PK-12, Pre-Bachelors programs Staff Reports Sep 11, 20232 commentsDr. Penny Schwinn to fill newly created role that will extend UF’s impact into Florida’s classrooms.
Local NewsFences go up at Newberry High School Glory Reitz Aug 24, 20233 commentsACPS continues push for improved school security.
EducationWestwood celebrates revitalization halfway point Glory Reitz Aug 9, 20231 commentProject scheduled for completion in 2024.
FeaturedLocal nonprofit awards 18 scholarships Faith Callens Jun 23, 20230 commentsTwenty Pearls Foundation honors young female scholars.
National NewsU.S. to rejoin UNESCO after years of absence Lauren Canterberry | World News Group Jun 13, 20230 commentsU.S. will rejoin this summer to counter China's growing influence.
EducationDeSantis signs Perry’s music education bill Seth Johnson May 30, 20231 commentBill follows years-long UF study.
Local NewsSanta Fe College narrows provost search Seth Johnson May 26, 20230 commentsField whittled down from 60 applicants to two finalists.
EducationFlorida bans social media on school district devices Lauren Canterberry | World News Group May 10, 20230 commentsGov. Ron DeSantis signs four education bills into law on Tuesday.
EducationUF partners with AI Institute on STEM education Staff Reports May 5, 20230 commentsUF scientists to collaborate with Illinois-based project.
Government + PoliticsPerry files bill to create local magnet school Faith Callens Mar 13, 20233 commentsAlachua County school could open in fall 2024.
Local LivingVeterans resource fair to be held on Friday Staff Reports Feb 28, 20230 commentsAlachua County Veteran Services to host event at MLK Multipurpose Center.
EducationSBAC weighs new job description standards Taryn Ashby Feb 6, 20230 commentsTuesday meeting to also cover new fees, fines policies.
NewsU.S. Census Bureau redefines “urban” Lauren Canterberry | World News Group Jan 3, 20231 commentNew classifications to affect federal funding.
Local NewsTruck driver charged for hitting Levy school bus J.C. Derrick Nov 2, 20220 commentsCrash sent several children to the hospital in March.
NewsBiden announces plan to cancel some student loans Leo Briceno | World News Group Aug 24, 20220 commentsPlan could pave way for up to $20,000 in loan forgiveness.
NewsDeSantis fills Columbia County School Board seat J.C. Derrick Jul 29, 20222 commentsUnopposed candidate joins board ahead of schedule.