CF breaks ground on two-story, state-funded nursing center | PHOTOS
Construction on the 42,500-square-foot building is expected finish in winter 2024. Classes will begin in January 2025.
Education
8th grade student arrested in connection with bomb threats that shutdown two Alachua County schools on Monday | PHOTOS
ACSO has arrested and charged a 13-year-old female student from KMS in connection with the bomb threats. According to the state Department of Education, bomb threats are felony offenses and require expulsion for at least one year and referral for prosecution.
THE LATEST: ACPS says an 8th grade student has been arrested in connection with the bomb threats
ACPS officials say both Kanapaha Middle School and Buchholz High School have been evacuated and both schools are being swept by law enforcement.
FWC hosts Florida State Fish Art Contest, enter to win several prizes
Florida State Fish Art submissions are due on Feb. 28, 2024.
Alachua County eliminating school bus rides for roughly 1200 students effective January 8
Under the new plan, students who live within two miles of their school will have to walk to school or parents will need to provide transportation. Parents can appeal if your child’s walk would be deemed “hazardous.”
ACPS announces updated timeline for school rezoning, community input sessions rescheduled
Community input sessions will be held on Oct. 2 and Oct. 12. Link to interactive map available so you can determine how the proposal impacts your children.
Marion Technical College breaks ground on 16,000-square-foot mechanics facility
MTC says the state-funded $5.57 million facility will feature classroom and work space for automotive, diesel and aviation mechanic programs to keep key workers in the community.
Faces of fentanyl: Herschel’s story
“He was a light. Everywhere he went, he just lit up a room,” said Hilary Jackson about her cousin, Herschel. Herschel died July 6, 2021, from a fentanyl-laced pill. He was 20.
Fighting Fentanyl: Substance use prevention programs help make Marion County students anti-drug advocates
Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) programs are working in schools across the county to help keep kids safe and sober.
ACPS announces school make-up days
Students will still have two weeks for winter break starting on Monday, Dec. 25.