Sports Buchholz edges Eastside, continues hot start Marty Pallman Dec 16, 2023Bobcats improved to 5-1 and remain undefeated at home.
Education Alachua County students sweep thespian competition Staff Reports Dec 15, 2023High school and middle school students will move to state competitions in spring.
Education ACPS students earn spots on All State musical ensembles Staff Reports Dec 8, 2023Florida Music Education Association selects 36 local students as All State Musicians.
Sports Sikes, Vice named small school, big school coaches of the year Mike Ridaught Dec 6, 2023Mendy Sikes led Branford to its first state title game, while Gainesville’s Chancie Vice led her team to its first district title in 12 years.
Sports Santa Fe, GHS highlight Bosshardt Realty All Area teams Mike Ridaught Dec 5, 2023Raiders and Hurricanes place five players apiece on big school first and second teams.
Education Number of challenged ACPS books hits 12 Glory Reitz Dec 4, 2023District staff works to apply new state statute in standard practice.
Education Alachua school district names top principal and assistant principal Staff Reports Nov 29, 2023The two will represent ACPS in statewide recognition programs.
Sports Four Alachua County teams remaining entering round two of playoffs Mike Ridaught Nov 17, 2023Unbeaten teams Buchholz and Hawthorne highlight football broadcasts this week.
Sports Buchholz puts stranglehold on top spot after opening round of playoffs Marty Pallman Nov 16, 2023Hawthorne, Bradford and Williston remain top six in The Prep Zone Power Poll.
Sports Ridaught: It’s been a fall season to remember for Alachua County athletics Staff Reports Nov 13, 2023Area schools find success in postseason action.
Sports Unsportsmanlike penalty helps Eastside edge Palatka Mike Ridaught Nov 11, 2023Rams defeated the Panthers, 28-27, in a Class 2S-Region 2 Quarterfinal at Citizens Field.
Featured Buchholz snags top spot in regional football power poll Marty Pallman Nov 10, 2023Bobcats finish regular season undefeated after Mainland blasted in final contest.
Sports Buchholz and Eastside host first-round playoff games Mike Ridaught Nov 9, 2023MDN is partnering with NFHS Network to provide a video broadcast of the Bobcats and Rams on Thursday and Friday.
Sports Eastside boys take second at Class 2A swim finals John Patton Nov 6, 2023P.K. Yonge’s Lillie Nesty helps Blue Wave to eighth place in Class 1A finals.
Sports Eastside blanks Gainesville in regular season finale Cam Parker Nov 4, 2023Rams win second straight in crosstown rivalry after 14 straight losses to Hurricanes.
Sports Ridaught: Eastside, P.K. Yonge confident going into swimming state championships Mike Ridaught Nov 3, 2023Rams boys, Blue Wave girls look for strong finishes.
Sports GHS-Eastside, Buchholz at Trinity Catholic end regular season broadcast coverage Mike Ridaught Nov 2, 2023Eastside seeks back-to-back wins against rival GHS for the first time since 2007-2008 seasons.
Sports Eastside overwhelms Santa Fe to win second straight district title Mike Ridaught Oct 28, 2023Rams win Class 2S-District 7 title by posting their fifth shutout of the season.
Sports Championships on line for P.K. Yonge, Eastside Mike Ridaught Oct 26, 2023Both games will be broadcast live on Thursday and Friday, respectively.
Sports Santa Fe cruises to district title over Eastside C.J. Gish Oct 19, 2023Two-time defending Class 4A state champion Raiders prepare for state playoffs.
Sports Branford, Union County earn district semifinal sweeps C.J. Gish, Mike Ridaught Oct 18, 2023Multiple area teams advance to championship round.
Education Alachua County School Board weighs Andrew’s future Glory Reitz Oct 18, 2023Board votes against conducting superintendent search.
Education New pedestrian beacons installed at three area school crossings Staff Reports Oct 11, 2023Lake Forest Elementary, Kanapaha Middle and Eastside High receive crosswalk beacons.
Sports Bell celebrates seniors with 3-1 win over Eastside Mike Ridaught Oct 11, 2023Mae Collett had 17 kills on Senior Day as the Lady Bulldogs beat the Rams for a third time this season.