Dream On Purpose, a non-profit empowerment organization for girls between the ages of 11 and 18, is celebrating seven years of helping Alachua County girls build their self-esteem. The organization hopes in the next few years to expand beyond Alachua County and open a center that can be a haven for girls.
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Newberry High School claimed the highest graduation rate -- 98.5% -- among Alachua County public schools despite the county and the state of Florida experiencing drops in overall graduation rates for the 2021-22 school year.
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The city of Newberry has worked tirelessly to put together its first annual Gingerbread Village holiday celebration.
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A month into the new school year, Florida teachers, parents and students are already experiencing state changes to public school curriculum through new state civics standards and education bills.
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College Board recognizes high performing Alachua County high school students from underrepresented groups as national scholars.
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This week, Alachua County high school seniors are receiving their well-earned diplomas via drive-thru.
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Newberry’s 2019 class of 154 had a 100% graduation rate – the first for one of the county’s seven public high schools and higher than the statewide rate of 87%.
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On Monday, the Newberry City Commission voted unanimously to opt out of the Alachua County ordinance prohibiting the sale of tobacco products to those younger than 21.
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