Global shark bites return to average in 2025, with a smaller proportion in the United States
There was a total of 65 unprovoked shark bites worldwide in 2025, slightly less than the most recent 10-year average of 72. Nine of last...
Florida reaches #1 in workforce education
Today, in recognition of Career and Technical Education month, Governor Ron DeSantis announced Florida’s achievement as the #1 state in the nation for workforce education, fulfilling Executive...
School district to hold public meeting with consultant to discuss rezoning maps
The Alachua County Public School District and JBPro will hold a public meeting to receive public input on the rezoning maps at 9 a.m. on...
Frazer teams dominate the Swamp Classic Quiz Bowl Tournament
Frazer teams placed first and second in this weekend's Quiz Bowl tournament, held in Gainesville....
Commissioner of Education announces significant increases in mid-year progress monitoring results
The mid-year results show students are mastering end-of-year benchmarks earlier in the school year than ever before, with over 50,000 students now performing on or...
Florida lawmakers propose expansion of Jewish student safety initiative to seven state university campuses
“Jewish students — and all students — should be able to live and learn free from antisemitism and prejudice,” said Rabbi Jonah Zinn, Executive Director...
Unions lose challenge to rule requiring state colleges to post syllabi and required reading materials for all courses
Teacher and faculty unions withdrew their lawsuit challenging a new requirement that increased transparency by providing students with the expectations of the course prior to...
ACPS staff member named to leadership role in national career/technical education organization
Jennifer Breman, a CTE program specialist with the school district, has been elected to serve on the Association for Career and Technical Education Board of...
ACPS statement on Buchholz student walkout
The school district's statement said that students who left campus without authorization are being disciplined in accordance with the Code of Student Conduct for leaving...
ACPS releases rezoning proposal, announces closure of Foster, Duval, and Williams, conversion of Lincoln and Oak View to K-8
This morning, ACPS presented the plans for consolidating the district's schools, including the closure of several elementary schools and the conversion of several middle schools...