February 20 School Board Meeting
The Alachua County School Board will hold its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Feb. 20...
Governor Ron DeSantis debunks book ban hoax, calls on Florida Legislature to amend the law to prevent abuse from activists
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis continued to debunk the false narrative that the state of Florida bans books. Florida does not ban books; instead, the state...
“I don’t think this is acceptable”: Alachua County School Board discusses discipline data at workshop
The Alachua County School Board discussed the Attendance and Discipline Trend Report for the first semester at their February 7 workshop...
“This is going to go for review at the state level”: Alachua County School Board discusses book challenge process
At a workshop on February 7, the Alachua County School Board discussed its procedures for handling book challenges from parents. ...
Santa Fe College Selects Dr. J. Nathaniel Southerland as Provost
Following an extensive and comprehensive search process, Santa Fe College has named Dr. J. Nathaniel “Nate” Southerland as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs....
Millhopper Montessori Thespians present their 11th Shakespeare Festival on March 1
The Shakespeare Festival will take place at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, March 1, at Abundant Grace, 12505 NW 39th Avenue, Gainesville....
Alachua County School Board votes 4-1 to keep “Melissa” in elementary school library
At the February 6 Alachua County School Board meeting, the board voted 4-1 to keep the book Melissa in an elementary school library....
Top Eastside High School thespians perform in showcase
Eastside Thespians who earned Top Honors and Superior ratings at the District Competition will perform in a Thespian Showcase on Feb. 23...
“The negativity has got to stop”: Alachua County School Board approves amended contract for Superintendent Andrew on 3-2 vote
At their February 6 meeting, the Alachua County School Board approved a new contract for Superintendent Shane Andrew with some amendments; Andrew will still need...
Buchholz student selected as national finalist in U.S. Navy musical competition for 2nd straight year
For the second year in a row, Buchholz High School junior Madelyn Urbine has been named a finalist in the prestigious U.S. Navy Band Young...