Following last year’s internal investigation into the camp’s management and use of taxpayer funds, the school board advised a series of changes, aimed partly at addressing equitable access to the summer camp.
Read More »Hornets’ state semifinal playoff game remains in Hawthorne despite safety concerns
The state semifinal playoff game between the Hawthorne Hornets and Blountstown Tigers will remain in Hawthorne on Friday, Dec. 2, despite complaints from the Pahokee Blue Devils about crowd control and inadequate security. Former Hawthorne Mayor Matt Surrency hoped the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) would see the complaints …
Read More »The Point, Aug. 24, 2022: From governor to school board to city commission, these are the primary results
Florida voters made their picks Tuesday in the primary election.
Read More »These are the new members of the Alachua County School Board
Four races were on the ballot Tuesday, and only one of two incumbents' candidacies survived a challenge to their seats.
Read More »The Point, Aug. 15, 2022: ‘Watershed’ project explores the extent of Florida’s sewage spill problem
Hundreds of millions of gallons of sewage have flowed into Florida's waterways in the past two decades, data show.
Read More »Alachua County School Board elections: Tina Certain works to fend off District 1 challenge from Daniel Fisher
Early voting began Saturday and runs through Aug. 20, with election day polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Aug. 23.
Read More »The Point, Aug. 11, 2022: Putnam County has some of Florida’s oldest schools, and the district is trying to repair or replace them
Voters this fall will be asked to consider a $300 bond issue to help fund the fixes.
Read More »Alachua County School Board elections: District 5 features pair of competing educators
With District 5 board member Rob Hyatt announcing that he won’t run for the seat he's held since 2014, that district is guaranteed to have a new member elected later this month in either Kay Abbitt or Prescott Cowles.
Read More »The Point, Aug. 10, 2022: Three constitutional amendment proposals await Florida voters on the November ballot
Here's a rundown of what each one is, along with a preview of one of Alachua County's August school board races.
Read More »Alachua County School Board elections: Opposing District 3 race candidates raise nearly $90,000 combined
Holt has raised over $34,000 and spent about $29,000, according to campaign finance reports. Rockwell has outpaced him, raising $54,000 and spending $30,000.
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