Davis also seeks to uplift those around her through her leadership, charisma and discipline. She credits much of that mindset to her family and faith, which serve as her foundation.

Representatives of the Alachua County NAACP and the Visionaires Inc. held a meeting Monday to discuss the possible closure of several east Gainesville schools.

Alachua County Public Schools hosted one of several community events to inform the public about upcoming school zoning changes.

Class is in session at Carolina Kids Co-op, but there are no desks, no walls, and no screens. Students spend their school day outdoors, learning in nature instead of a traditional classroom.

The University of Florida Hillel was recently renamed the Diane and Howard Schilit Hillel following the Schilits’ seven-figure donation.

Bilingual Story Time at the Park is a popular program organized by the Alachua County Library District’s Millhopper Branch.

Alachua County Public Schools is in the process of developing a comprehensive program that could include the redrawing of boundary lines and lead to the closure of at least one elementary school — Stephen Foster Elementary.

The inaugural class of the Florida 4-H Equine Ambassador Program is made up of six students from across the state. The new program was created through the University of Florida’s IFAS Department of Animal Sciences and focuses on mentorship, education and outreach.

The language learning group meets twice a month in Gainesville, offering a safe space for language enthusiasts of all levels.

The 2026 Alachua County District Spelling Bee was held at Littlwood Elementary School.