Florida Museum expanding, will be closing Jan. 6, 2025, for construction; will reopen in 2026
The Florida Museum of Natural History is embarking on a large-scale expansion project that will see Powell Hall and its public exhibitions temporarily closed beginning...
September 11 School Board of Alachua County Special Budget Meeting
The School Board of Alachua County will hold a Special Budget Meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 11...
School Board of Alachua County asks for more detail on Strategic Plan, hears concerns about Duval Early Learning Academy
At their September 3 meeting, the School Board of Alachua County asked staff to bring back more detail about the Strategic Plan before they approve it,...
Santa Fe College marks 50 years of dual enrollment success
Santa Fe College is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its High School Dual Enrollment (HSDE) program, a pioneering initiative that has supported thousands of students since 1974....
Remembering Florida Museum curator Jacqueline Miller
Jacqueline Miller, Allyn curator emerita at the McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity at the Florida Museum of Natural History, passed away peacefully earlier this...
Florida Museum renovating exhibit galleries, pausing featured exhibits program
The Florida Museum of Natural History is rejuvenating its exhibit galleries to upgrade components and technology and freshen up the visitor experience....
Santa Fe College Trustee Carrie Lee earns national recognition
Santa Fe College Trustee Caridad "Carrie" E. Lee has been recognized by the Association of Community College Trustees as the 2024 Trustee Leadership Award winner...
Local business makes major donation to Alachua County high school career-tech academy
For the second straight year, the Gettel Automotive Group in Gainesville, which includes Gatorland Toyota and BMW of Gainesville, has donated $25,000 to the Academy...
Sherry Houston selected as Santa Fe College Vice President for Advancement and Chief Philanthropy Officer
Santa Fe College President Paul Broadie II has named Ms. Sherry Houston as the college’s next Vice President for Advancement and Chief Philanthropy Officer....
School Board of Alachua County hears from Parker Elementary parents about transportation issues, criticizes Rawlings Elementary turnaround plan
At their August 21 Regular Meeting, the School Board of Alachua County heard from Parker Elementary parents who are having trouble getting their children to...