Judge dismisses ACPS case disputing DOH rule
Nov 5, 2021
Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) will maintain its current COVID-19 mitigation strategies despite a judge’s dismissal of a challenge six Florida schools filed against a Department […]
Santa Fe, SBAC to offer certification programs
Nov 5, 2021
Santa Fe College (SF) and the School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) agreed this week to join forces to offer industry certification programs for adults. The […]
Canoe outpost sells to High Springs
Nov 3, 2021
Jim and Sally Wood took over the Santa Fe Canoe Outpost in High Springs more than 30 years ago. Back in 1990, they said it was […]
SBAC keeps student mask policy until Dec. 6
Nov 2, 2021
Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) students will continue to mask up through Dec. 6 unless they have a medical opt-out. The School Board of Alachua County […]
Attorney warns SBAC to comply on masks
Nov 2, 2021
The School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) has until 5 p.m. Tuesday to comply with face mask and quarantine regulations set by the Department of Health […]
BOCC scrutinizes cost of public call-in comments
Nov 2, 2021
The public comment call-in system developed for the Alachua County Board of County Commissioner (BOCC) as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic is under scrutiny for […]
Newberry board moves development of 220 ag acres
Nov 1, 2021
A 220-acre planned development will move forward to the Newberry Commission after the planning and zoning board approved it Monday night. Board member Gavin Johnson made […]
Special BOCC meeting to address remote comments
Nov 1, 2021
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) on Tuesday will discuss updating policy on remote public comments, hear a presentation about changes to the Unified […]
FDA approves vaccine for children 5-11 years old
Oct 29, 2021
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized the emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children 5 through 11 years of age. The […]
Board endorses West End recreation status
Oct 29, 2021
The Alachua County Land Conservation Board (LCB) voted against adding the defunct West End golf property to its land acquisition list on Thursday but agreed to […]
Booths available at 4-H sale this Saturday
Oct 27, 2021
The Horsey Yard Sale in Newberry on Saturday is not just for horse stuff anymore. Organizers of the fundraiser that benefits 4-H in Alachua County have […]
State finally reveals sanction amount for ACPS
Oct 27, 2021
The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) has levied sanctions equal to both the salaries of Alachua County School Board members and the corresponding amount the federal […]
County vaccination incentive falls short of goal
Oct 26, 2021
The Alachua County vaccination rate against COVID-19 has fallen short of a goal that instigated a gift card incentive program two months ago. In August, the […]
Feds may intervene over school district sanctions
Oct 26, 2021
The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) said Monday that Florida is out of compliance with federal law because it is withholding funds from Alachua and Broward […]
Newberry commercial growth moves ahead
Oct 25, 2021
The Newberry City Commission made a move on Monday night that opens the door for more than 18 acres of agricultural property along Newberry Road to […]
Haunted paddle event is a lesson in river respect
Oct 25, 2021
The trash monster will rear its ugly head as costumed paddlers make their way around a loop on the Santa Fe River on Thursday night. The […]
BOCC to talk climate action plan, tax roll adjustments
Oct 25, 2021
Peaceful Paths Domestic Abuse Network, Inc. will present the local impact that COVID-19 has had on the number of incidents of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) which […]
Judge to decide on mask rule challenge in 2 weeks
Oct 22, 2021
Administrative law judge Brian Newman will decide the fate of a challenge to a health department COVID-19 rule on Nov. 5. After two days of listening […]
UF invites small businesses to join database
Oct 22, 2021
The University of Florida has launched a tool that allows small businesses to share services with departments not only in Gainesville, but all of Florida. According […]
Hippodrome offers view of MLK at The Mountaintop
Oct 20, 2021
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is trying to decide whether to cut his moustache off. It is less than 24 hours before he will die, and […]
Junior commission is back on at Archer Elementary
Oct 20, 2021
It was more than 30 years ago that former Archer Mayor William Copeland planted a seed to help area youth learn about civics. Now, decades later, […]
SBAC moves ahead with redistricting
Oct 19, 2021
The School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) voted unanimously Tuesday night to move forward with a redistricting effort using 2020 Census data. The board has failed […]
Dead West End trees may rack up thousands in fines
Oct 19, 2021
A dead pine tree on the West End Golf property in Newberry could cost the owner thousands of dollars in code violation fines. During the Oct. […]
Bus drivers, counselors a priority at ACPS job fair
Oct 18, 2021
Bus drivers, counselors, paraeducators and food service positions top the list of vacant positions creating needs for Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS). Representatives from the ACPS […]