EducationSchool Board of Alachua County approves zoning changes, school closures Nick Anschultz Mar 13, 20262 commentsStephen Foster and Joseph Williams Elementary Schools axed following split vote.
EducationLincoln Middle School thespians shine at state festival Staff Reports Mar 9, 20260 commentsTroupe 88521 earned Superior ratings for all eight performance pieces.
Local LivingCuscowilla Summer Camp registration opens March 1 Staff Reports Feb 17, 20260 commentsThis year’s camp theme is ‘Nature Navigators.’
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.
EducationACPS students shine in 10th annual robotics competition Nick Anschultz Feb 5, 20260 commentsVEX IQ challenge held Thursday at Lincoln Middle School.
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.
Local LivingLincoln Middle’s Thespian Troupe to showcase ‘Mean Girls Jr.’ at Junior Thespian State Festival Staff Reports Dec 1, 20251 commentLincoln’s Middle School’s performance slated for Feb. 6, 2026.
EducationAlachua County Public Schools students selected as all-state musicians Staff Reports Nov 21, 20251 commentThe Florida Music Education Association (FEMA) has named 43 students from 10 Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) schools as all-state musicians. According to an ACPS press […]
EducationGPD school resource officer pepper sprays 2 students fighting at Lincoln Middle School Staff Reports Nov 14, 20252 commentsIncident happens on Thursday morning.
EducationAlachua County Public School students earn 200 perfect scores on state assessments Staff Reports Oct 28, 20251 commentEleven students received perfect scores on at least two exams.
SportsGainesville’s Pryor enters US Chess presidency through personality, training Seth Johnson Oct 27, 20251 commentPryor combines chess playing with chess doing.
EducationACPS holds back-to-school kickoff for district staff, administrators Nick Anschultz Jul 24, 20250 commentsThursday event included comments from school leaders and student performances
Local LivingLincoln Middle School tree-planting event slated for April 26 Staff Reports Apr 18, 20250 commentsPublic invited to help plant 25 trees for Earth Day celebration.
EducationLincoln Middle clinches 8th annual Civics Challenge, Westwood earns silver Seth Johnson Apr 16, 20252 commentsFamily Feud-styled games promote civic engagement.
Local LivingFarm Share to distribute food at Lincoln Middle School Staff Reports Mar 20, 20250 commentsEvent slated for Saturday.
NewsLincoln High School alumni celebrate completion of memorial wall Lillian Hamman Mar 15, 20251 comment“Living Wall” commemorates 2,869 names of LHS graduates from 1923 to 1970, healing the past and preserving the all-Black school’s legacy.
Government + PoliticsGainesville moves forward with school zone, red-light cameras Seth Johnson Feb 27, 202513 commentsOrdinances will return for two final votes.
EducationGHS student wins spot in International Science and Engineering Fair Staff Reports Feb 21, 20251 commentAbhith Kasala advances for second straight year.
EducationHomeschooler wins second straight spelling bee Glory Reitz Feb 20, 20251 commentThree-hour competition stretches 42 rounds.
HistoryUnassuming home belies rich history of A. Quinn Jones Seth Johnson Feb 8, 20251 comment Museum, cultural center honors leading Gainesville educator.
EducationRobotics students practice teamwork, creativity at district competition Glory Reitz Feb 6, 20250 commentsWinning team moves on to Central/North Florida State VEX Competitions in March.
SportsA look at Alachua County’s top 10 athletes of all time Mike Ridaught Jan 8, 202513 commentsReflecting on some of county’s all-time greats.
EducationACPS seeks donations for annual Holiday Food Drive Staff Reports Nov 25, 20240 commentsDeadline for food donations is Dec. 14 and monetary contributions is Dec. 17
EducationAlachua County Public Schools students named all-state musicians Staff Reports Nov 7, 20240 commentsStudents come from nine local middle and high schools.