Citizens of the MonthDecember 2023 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports Feb 1, 2024Awards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County.
EducationWestside Baptist to open Christian school Glory Reitz Jan 23, 2024Applications still open for fall 2024
EducationLoften 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 MonthSeptember 2023 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports Nov 10, 2023Awards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County.
EducationUF 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 NewsFences go up at Newberry High School Glory Reitz Aug 24, 2023ACPS continues push for improved school security.
EducationWestwood celebrates revitalization halfway point Glory Reitz Aug 9, 2023Project scheduled for completion in 2024.
FeaturedLocal nonprofit awards 18 scholarships Faith Callens Jun 23, 2023Twenty Pearls Foundation honors young female scholars.
National NewsU.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.
EducationDeSantis signs Perry’s music education bill Seth Johnson May 30, 2023Bill follows years-long UF study.
Local NewsSanta Fe College narrows provost search Seth Johnson May 26, 2023Field whittled down from 60 applicants to two finalists.
EducationFlorida 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.
EducationUF partners with AI Institute on STEM education Staff Reports May 5, 2023UF scientists to collaborate with Illinois-based project.
Government + PoliticsPerry files bill to create local magnet school Faith Callens Mar 13, 2023Alachua County school could open in fall 2024.
Local LivingVeterans resource fair to be held on Friday Staff Reports Feb 28, 2023Alachua County Veteran Services to host event at MLK Multipurpose Center.
EducationSBAC weighs new job description standards Taryn Ashby Feb 6, 2023Tuesday meeting to also cover new fees, fines policies.
NewsU.S. Census Bureau redefines “urban” Lauren Canterberry | World News Group Jan 3, 2023New classifications to affect federal funding.
Local NewsTruck driver charged for hitting Levy school bus J.C. Derrick Nov 2, 2022Crash sent several children to the hospital in March.
NewsBiden announces plan to cancel some student loans Leo Briceno | World News Group Aug 24, 2022Plan could pave way for up to $20,000 in loan forgiveness.
NewsDeSantis fills Columbia County School Board seat J.C. Derrick Jul 29, 2022Unopposed candidate joins board ahead of schedule.