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Board members raised concerns about spending at other schools like the one in Hawthorne.
Read More »The teacher shortage in north central Florida continues
Teaching shortages in grades K-12 have been prevalent since before the pandemic, according to north central Florida school administrators. However, they say COVID-19 has increased issues for educators.
Read More »The Point, April 28, 2022: UF fired its soccer coach after one season
Nearly a dozen players quit the program this past year.
Read More »Why some college students dropped out during the pandemic, and how others struggled through
Nationally, college enrollment is at a historic low with one million less students enrolled today then before the pandemic, according to NPR.
Read More »The Point, April 26, 2022: Alachua County purchased nearly 4,000 acres near the Putnam County line. Here’s what it plans to do with the land
The 2,200 acres of pine flatwoods on the purchased property had been used for timber production and will be restored by reforestation with longleaf pine and prescribed fire.
Read More »Census Results Expected This Month; Will Alachua County’s Arab Americans, College Students Be Accurately Counted?
Arab Americans in Alachua County worry their community will not be accurately counted in the results of the 2020 United States Census.
Read More »Here’s How Veterans In North Florida And South Georgia Are Getting A COVID-19 Vaccine Through The VA
Veterans may schedule an appointment by calling 352-548-6000 ext. 103755.
Read More »Alachua County School Board Begins Discussions About Difficult Budget Year
The Alachua County Public School Board on Wednesday discussed a decrease in enrollment and how it will affect the annual budget.
Read More »Santa Fe College Hopes For Revenue Increase In New Fiscal Year
Santa Fe College is hoping to see an increase in revenue during the new fiscal year.
Read More »Lawmakers Abandon Efforts To Limit Popular Florida Scholarships For Specific College Degrees
Florida legislators reversed course on a plan that would have limited the state’s popular Bright Futures college scholarships after a public outcry and concerns by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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