EducationNewberry Community School Board approves 2026-27 staffing plan Nick Anschultz Jan 27, 20260 commentsBoard also approved civility policy and ratified petition for attorney’s fees.
EducationNewberry Community School seeks over $90K in legal fees from Alachua County School Board Nick Anschultz Jan 22, 20265 commentsPetion filed in court stems from Newberry Elementary School’s conversion to charter school.
EducationSchool Board of Alachua County hears concerns from Hawthorne residents Nick Anschultz Jan 21, 20263 commentsBoard also discusses current ICE guidelines and approves 2026-27 calendar.
EducationACPS unveils proposed guiding principles for Future Ready initiative Nick Anschultz Jan 15, 20261 commentPrinciples were presented at school board workshop on Monday.
Local NewsGainesville readies to open $2 million grant pool for NE Eighth Avenue area Staff Reports Jan 10, 20262 commentsGrants aim to revitalize area.
EducationSchool Board of Alachua County to review community input on Future Ready initiative Nick Anschultz Jan 8, 20260 commentsBoard to hear overview of feedback during a workshop on Monday.
Education6 key education issues in Alachua County to watch in 2026 Nick Anschultz Jan 2, 20260 commentsTopics range from leadership searches to elections.
EducationPamela Marshall-Koons withdraws from 2026 Alachua County School Board race Nick Anschultz Dec 30, 20250 commentsMarshall-Koons was a candidate for District 3.
Education4 candidates announce runs for Alachua County School Board seats in 2026 Nick Anschultz Dec 26, 20256 commentsThree seats are up for reelection.
EducationAlachua County School Board rates interim superintendent’s performance Nick Anschultz Dec 17, 20255 commentsBoard members grade Kamela Patton’s overall performance as satisfactory.
EducationAlachua County School Board approves CFO transition in split vote Nick Anschultz Dec 16, 20250 commentsEditor’s note: This story was updated with additional information. The School Board of Alachua County (SBAC), in a split vote on Tuesday night, approved a Personnel Recommendations list by interim […]
EducationCFO transition draws concerns from Alachua County School Board member Nick Anschultz Dec 15, 20254 commentsJanine Plavac says Michael Reneke doesn’t meet qualifications for position.
EducationAlachua County Public Schools launches planning initiative Nick Anschultz Nov 20, 20250 commentsSchool district announces 'Our Schools – Future Ready.’
EducationSchool Board of Alachua County extends interim superintendent’s contract Nick Anschultz Nov 19, 20253 commentsKamela Patton will continue to serve in an interim capacity until June 2027.
EducationNewberry Community School Board selects new charter school principal Nick Anschultz Nov 18, 20251 commentLacy Roberts to assume principal duties on Dec. 15.
EducationAlachua County School Board vice chair defends Facebook post at state board meeting Nick Anschultz Nov 13, 202522 commentsTina Certain called comment on Charlie Kirk “constitutionally protected speech.”
EducationAttorney argues Tina Certain’s Facebook comment is protected free speech Nick Anschultz Nov 12, 20259 commentsSchool Board of Alachua County vice chair has faced backlash for comment on late Charlie Kirk.
EducationAlachua County school board honors principal, assistant principal of year Nick Anschultz Nov 6, 20251 commentJustin Russell and Heather Lowry recognized with plaques.
EducationAlachua County School Board initiates nationwide search for permanent superintendent Nick Anschultz Nov 5, 20257 commentsBoard votes to move forward with RFP process.
EducationAlachua School Board approves employee salary increase, consolidation contract Nick Anschultz Nov 5, 20250 commentsTeachers and ESPs to get a 3% raise with board’s approval.
EducationStability needed: NAACP calls for permanent superintendent in Alachua County schools Nick Anschultz Nov 4, 20256 commentsNAACP president issues letter to school board members to act.
BusinessGROW HUB wins Alachua County’s first Disability-Friendly Employer Award Nick Anschultz Oct 31, 20250 commentsAward honors local employers committed to inclusive, accessible workplaces for people with disabilities.
Government + PoliticsGainesville rezones Terwilliger Elementary School, reuses rainbow bricks Seth Johnson Oct 16, 20255 commentsCity also gave $290K in grants.
EducationAlachua County School Board considers timing on superintendent search Nick Anschultz Oct 15, 20251 commentBoard members discussed several topics related to search at workshop.