Alachua County Public Schools are reviewing their media school library catalogues to make sure the content abides by state and district standards in preparation for the 2023-2024 school year. Some parents say they are worried.
Read More »Santa Fe College students help build home with Habitat for Humanity
WUFT · SFC’s 13th Habitat For Humanity home Another house is going to a family in need thanks to Santa Fe College construction management students. They recently completed their 13th Habitat for Humanity home, and on Thursday, a truck moved it to its permanent location in High Springs. The home …
Read More »Tensions rise in Hernando County over school superintendent position
House Bill 773 is approaching Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk, and if he signs it, it will be up to Hernando County voters to decide whether the superintendent will be an appointed position by the school board or elected by voters in a partisan election. Controversy over current Superintendent John Stratton …
Read More »Alachua County student competes in Scripps National Spelling Bee
Update, June 1: Martin made it through to the semifinals on Wednesday afternoon, where he spelled the word “molasse” incorrectly. He is the first Alachua County student to make it this far in the national competition, tying for 22nd place overall. Original story, May 30: Westin Martin is an eighth …
Read More »State Pushes Back on Transgender Athletes Rule
The State Board of Education on Wednesday adopted a statement condemning a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Education that is geared toward allowing transgender athletes to participate on teams consistent with their gender identity. The proposed rule would apply to schools that receive federal education money. It deals …
Read More »NAACP issues travel advisory for Florida: “open hostility” toward African Americans
The NAACP issued a travel advisory for Florida Saturday, citing recent legislation signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. The civil rights organization describes recent legislation as a “relentless and systemic attack on democracy and civil rights” against African Americans, LGBTQ+ individuals and people of color. “We will not allow our rights …
Read More »DeSantis signs bill prohibiting colleges and universities from spending money on ‘DEI’
TALLAHASSEE — Continuing an effort to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives from Florida’s higher-education system, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a measure aimed at prohibiting colleges and universities from spending money on “DEI” programs. The governor also signed a separate bill that will prevent colleges and universities from …
Read More »Florida university graduates share inspiring personal stories
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – One had been a homeless, high school dropout. Another overcame a serious disability. Another just learned English a few years ago. Graduates of Florida’s universities share their inspiring personal stories as they walk across the stage with their diplomas this month. Here are the stories of a …
Read More »Ben Sasse attends his first graduation as UF president
As his first semester leading the university came to a close, he spoke mainly about Tom Petty, whom the school awarded a posthumous doctoral degree in music.
Read More »UF’s concrete canoe team aims for fourth national title
When Jackson Carcaba, a third-year civil engineering major at the University of Florida, enrolled at the university in 2020, he had to find a way to get involved in his field in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. The university assigned him a mentor who he said was a member …
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