Alachua County’s state delegation hears funding, advocacy requests
Florida’s 2026 legislative session begins in January.
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Alachua County’s state delegation hears funding, advocacy requests
Florida’s 2026 legislative session begins in January.
Alachua County School Board considers timing on superintendent search
Board members discussed several topics related to search at workshop.
‘I’m outraged:’ Florida education commissioner speaks at school board meeting
Anastasios Kamoutsas addresses recent behavior by School Board of Alachua County.
‘It’s beyond troubling:’ State Board of Education discusses Alachua County schools
School Board of Alachua County and district have come under fire for recent incidents.
School board vice chair criticized for comment on late Charlie Kirk
Tina Certain facing backlash from Republican leaders.
School board ponders lawsuit with Newberry charter conversion
Board’s appeal was denied by state in August.
School board adopts final $604 million budget
Board also passed a 6.251 millage rate during Tuesday meeting.
School board reviews new guidelines for student wireless device use
Board also discusses Newberry charter school appeal, superintendent search.
Certain, Democrats criticize antisemite ‘on pedestal’
Republicans focus on parent’s free speech rights.
Parent accuses GHS teacher of bullying son, giving him ‘dictator award’
Lauren Watts placed on administrative leave pending investigation.
State Board of Education agrees school board violated First Amendment rights
Board members required to undergo free-speech training.
School board approves 1.5% increase for health insurance premiums
Premiums effective throughout 2026.
Alachua County School Board revises public comment policy
Board workshop comes after recent tumultuous meetings.
Alachua GOP letter argues city commissioner escalated hostility at SBAC meeting
Letter states Casey Willits contributed to tension against citizen speaking.
Florida education secretary says SBAC violated state law at meeting
Issue started with comments on Hulk Hogan’s death.
‘This mistake was mine alone’: Rockwell again apologizes for Hulk Hogan comments
School board approves tentative millage, budget.
School Board of Alachua County to address 3 open questions in coming year
Rezoning delayed as charter school appeal continues.
School board chair faces criticism for comments about late Hulk Hogan
Rockwell urged to resign for ‘reprehensible’ comments
Alachua school board advances $585 million budget, preliminary millage rate
Adoption hearing set for July 31.
School board approves Newberry charter contract
Unanimous decision made at special Monday meeting.
Alachua County school district projects $10.7M loss in state funding for 2025-26 budget
Board considers facility improvement priorities.
School board delays Newberry charter contract to June 9
SBAC also approved school- and district-level employment contracts.
School board grants 1.3% administrative raises, cuts over 50 district positions
District to draft letter of intent for Citizens Field ownership.
School board closes Constellation Charter School in emergency meeting
Safety failures, internal governance conflict and Florida law violations cited among reasons for closure.