Education Alachua County School Board revises public comment protocols for meetings Nick Anschultz Aug 15, 2025Changes take effect at Tuesday’s meeting.
Education Newberry Community School launches official Facebook page Nick Anschultz Aug 14, 2025Charter school is scheduled to open in fall of 2026.
Education Alachua County School Board revises public comment policy Nick Anschultz Aug 13, 2025Board workshop comes after recent tumultuous meetings.
Education Children’s Trust hears update on Community Literacy Collaborative Plan Nick Anschultz Aug 12, 2025Board presented with ‘framework’ to improve literacy in Alachua County
Education Ribbon cutting celebrates completion of revitalized Littlewood campus Nick Anschultz Aug 8, 2025Project took just over a year to complete
Education Alachua GOP letter argues city commissioner escalated hostility at SBAC meeting Nick Anschultz, Seth Johnson Aug 5, 2025Letter states Casey Willits contributed to tension against citizen speaking.
Education “City of musical champions”: Hawthorne schools resurrect band programs Lillian Hamman Aug 1, 2025Middle/high school to offer band for first time since 2018, Shell Elementary first ever.
Education School Board of Alachua County to address 3 open questions in coming year Seth Johnson Jul 31, 2025Rezoning delayed as charter school appeal continues.
Education School board chair faces criticism for comments about late Hulk Hogan Nick Anschultz Jul 29, 2025Rockwell urged to resign for ‘reprehensible’ comments
Government + Politics Gainesville’s MTPO is changing: what is it and how does it direct millions of dollars? Seth Johnson Jul 25, 2025Growing population places board in new classification.
News FDLE refers 3 Santa Fe High School administrators for felony charges Seth Johnson Jul 17, 2025State attorney’s office to make prosecution decision.
Education School board’s appeal of Newberry charter conversion postponed Nick Anschultz Jul 14, 2025Charter organizers given 30 days to draft response to appeal.
Education School board offers parents ‘options’ with Newberry charter school Nick Anschultz Jul 8, 2025Students can transfer to alternative schools based on address starting this fall
Education Alachua County Public Schools loses three top financial administrators Lillian Hamman Jun 23, 2025Jaremczuk and Esposito resign to take new jobs in education
Government + Politics Alachua Education Task Force adopts 2025 strategic plan Lillian Hamman Jun 19, 2025Collaboration with SBAC depends on superintendent response.
Education School board approves Newberry charter contract Lillian Hamman Jun 9, 2025Unanimous decision made at special Monday meeting.
Education Alachua County school district projects $10.7M loss in state funding for 2025-26 budget Lillian Hamman Jun 6, 2025Board considers facility improvement priorities.
Education School board delays Newberry charter contract to June 9 Lillian Hamman Jun 4, 2025SBAC also approved school- and district-level employment contracts.
Government + Politics Gainesville continues red-light camera enforcement plan Seth Johnson May 16, 2025Commission also readies for Citizens Field decisions.
Education School board grants 1.3% administrative raises, cuts over 50 district positions Lillian Hamman May 7, 2025District to draft letter of intent for Citizens Field ownership.
Government + Politics Gainesville discusses Citizens Field, buys 51 acres of conservation land Seth Johnson May 1, 2025The Gainesville City Commission voted Thursday to buy a 51-acre piece of land for conservation and to sell, once again, the old fire station off South […]
Education School board closes Constellation Charter School in emergency meeting Lillian Hamman May 1, 2025Safety failures, internal governance conflict and Florida law violations cited among reasons for closure.
Education School Board of Alachua County ratifies 1.3% teacher raise Lillian Hamman Apr 24, 2025Board also reinstates early release Wednesdays starting May 7.
Education Alachua County leaders flip to new chapter of literacy plan Seth Johnson Apr 21, 2025$250,000 reserved for plan following 1-year assessment.