Bernardo Montás

In Alachua County, Newberry Elementary is slated to become the state’s 24th conversion charter school in fall 2026. Its conversion has been a highly debated topic since April 2024.

For decades, the historic Matheson House withstood the effects of humidity, major hurricanes and termite infestations. Now, the damage has taken a toll on the property.

To commemorate those affected, UF Hillel opened an art exhibit from Feb. 18 until Feb. 20, displaying works by 25 artists. Each one capturing their experiences during and after the Hamas attack.

Since Senate Bill 256 was signed into law, 55 unions of the 355 that applied for recertification from Feb. 7, 2023, to June 5, 2024, were decertified.

Marion County’s high school graduation rate of 80.3% for the 2023-2024 school year increased from its 77.9% rate for the 2022-2023 school year, according to a report released in January.

Alachua County has made voting more convenient by opening eight total polling locations, including one at Santa Fe College’s Northwest Campus. These new options are designed to reduce wait times and make voting easier for the community.