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Uncovered Investigates

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What schools knew and families weren’t told

From Florida to California and Chicago, records reveal failures to inform parents, investigate misconduct and keep known risks from reaching other children.

Marion County, FL · 3d

Independent Florida Alligator

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Protesters demand UF rescind 287(g) agreement, again

Among shouts of “intifada,” over 40 people adorned with anti-ICE banners and Palestinian flags gathered on the steps of Tigert Hall Friday afternoon to demand UF acknowledge and support a student rumored to have been arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The detained person’s name hasn’t been released,...

Gainesville, FL · 15h
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Alachua Chronicle

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Local students earn perfect scores on state tests

Alachua County Public Schools students earned 189 perfect scores on state tests administered in 2026, according to results released by the Florida Department of Education. The post Local students earn perfect scores on state tests appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Alachua County, FL · 1d

Alachua Chronicle

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Two ACPS teachers honored through TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Most Valuable Teacher program

Robert Moramarco, a math teacher at Newberry High School, and Amy Beres, a music and band teacher at Howard Bishop Middle School, received surprise visits at their schools this week from representatives of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl organization. The post Two ACPS teachers honored through TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Most Valuable Teacher program appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Alachua County, FL · 16h

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Alachua County community raises reading gap concerns during superintendent search

Parents and teachers in Alachua County asked whether every student is getting the support they need in the classroom as school board members search for their next superintendent.

Alachua County, FL · 1d

Alachua Chronicle

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School Board hears from teachers, discusses state audit, approves math coaches

At the November 2 meeting, the School Board of Alachua County recognized Tina Certain at her last meeting, heard from teachers and the union about new initiatives, reviewed an audit that could cost the district over $300,000, and approved math coaches for Rawlings and Williams elementary schools. The post School Board hears from teachers, discusses state audit, approves math coaches appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Alachua County, FL · 2d

Uncovered Investigates

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Marion schools admits omissions in arrest notice

The district corrected its message about Jeffrey Farris, but questions remain about whether parents received the required information on time.

Marion County, FL · 4d

Ocala Star Banner

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Forest snubbed as three Marion County teams make FHSAA football playoffs

The FHSAA state football playoff brackets are out. And one of the feel-good stories of Florida high school football this fall is not part of them. Forest, coming off its first eight-win season in nearly two decades, was knocked out of the Class 5A bracket by a team it beat during the regular season and has yet to beat a team with a winning record in 2026. Instead of John Brantley and the Wildcats getting in, it's 5-5 Oakleaf grabbing the eighth and final spot in Region 1 and headed to Mandarin next week. Forest beat Oakleaf 21-7 in a district showdown in October, seemingly giving it a leg up in the playoff chase. But a final-game loss to city rival Vanguard by a touchdown apparently was too much for the Maxpreps computer rankings, which has Oakleaf nearly 50 spots above Forest for the season. So happy for this team and group of Seniors!! Proud Coach 🐾🏈 @Andy_Villamarzo @FLPrepVarsity @larryblustein @FlaHSFootball @PrepRedzoneFL pic.twitter.com/160RiZROft — John Brantley (@BrantleyCoach) October 21, 2026 While Oakleaf played a stout non-conference schedule ― including open division finalist Raines and perennial powers Bolles and ED White ― the Knights didn't win any of those games. Its

Marion County, FL · 15h

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Nationally acclaimed celebrity chefs to cook up inspiration for MCPS students

MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – Five nationally acclaimed celebrity chefs will share their experiences with Marion County middle and high school culinary arts students, Friday, November 6, 2026. The celebrity chefs, who are all affiliated with World Equestrian Center (WEC) Ocala, are participating in a culinary celebration. This year’s...

Marion County, FL · 1d

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Parents call out Ocala Christian Academy for teacher’s arrest, uniforms: ‘We blame them’

Parents protested outside Ocala Christian Academy on Monday, criticizing the private school’s response to a teacher accused of taking a photo up a student’s skirt.

Ocala, FL · 4d

Alachua Chronicle

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UF student wins Florida Farm Bureau Discussion Meet

UF student Braley Hines earned first place in the Florida Farm Bureau Federation Collegiate Discussion Meet during the organization’s 85th Annual Meeting Oct. 28 in Daytona Beach. The post UF student wins Florida Farm Bureau Discussion Meet appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Daytona Beach, FL · 2d

The Gainesville Sun

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Lincoln Middle School's Jackie Collins is honored

Welcome to the Gainesville Guardian newsletter, which brings you local news that focuses primarily on the Black community in Gainesville, mostly east Gainesville. This edition of the newsletter features the following items: Lincoln Middle School's Jackie Collins is Florida Credit Union/Gainesville Sun Amazing Teacher of the Month. UF's Bell says H-1B job filing was made without his approval. Alachua County targets jail health contract after misconduct claims New gallery expands Harn Museum's exhibition space Florida ranks 4th worst in national jobs study Gainesville Sun editor Jim Ross curated this newsletter This article originally appeared on The Gainesville Sun: Lincoln Middle School's Jackie Collins is honored

Gainesville, FL · 4d

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Expanded K-8 school, charter offer Newberry families new enrollment options

This year, Newberry families found themselves choosing between two elementary schools: Oak View K-8 School, run by Alachua County Public Schools, and Newberry Community School, a new charter. The changes stem from a 2024 decision in which parents and teachers at Newberry Elementary School voted to convert it into a...

Newberry, FL · 5d

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Union County High School student wins 1st place at Florida Farm Bureau Youth Speech Contest

The Florida Farm Bureau Youth Speech Contest took place on Thursday.

Florida · 4d

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3rd grade teacher in Gainesville awarded $500

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Gina Rivera teaches third grade at Talbot Elementary in Gainesville. “I love to be around positive young energy all day,” Rivera has been teaching for 17 years, 13 of those at Talbot and the others in High Springs. “I’m a part of the community. I’ve...

Gainesville, FL · 5d

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Madison County High School vs. Newberry High School REPLAY 10/30/26

Did you miss the Madison County High School vs. Newberry High School on October 30th or just want to watch it again? We've got you covered!

Newberry, FL · 4d

The Gainesville Sun

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ACPS interim superintendent faces ethics complaint over disclosures

The Florida Commission on Ethics has found probable cause that Alachua County Public Schools interim Superintendent Kamela Patton failed to timely file a required financial disclosure and did not properly disclose her interest in a limited liability company on two disclosure forms. During its Oct. 23 meeting, the commission found probable cause on allegations involving Patton’s 2023 Form 1 Statement of Financial Interests and her disclosure of Patton Solutions LLC on her 2023 and 2024 forms. The finding is not a final determination that Patton violated state ethics law. The case could proceed to an evidentiary hearing or potentially be resolved through a settlement before returning to the commission for final action. Patton has disputed the allegations, stating in the report that she was not properly notified of the requirement to file her 2023 disclosure and did not believe her financial interest in Patton Solutions met reporting requirements. The complaint was filed in June by Alachua County School Board member Janine Plavac after after reviewing Patton's financial disclosure forms. She later received an email from a citizen expressing similar concerns about Patton’s financial disclosures. "I am following the ongoing ethics investigation regarding Superintendent Patton," Plavac wrote in an Oct. 29

Alachua County, FL · 7d

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Hawthorne Football Ends Regular Season 10-0

HAWTHORNE — Senior Night at Hawthorne High is a serious subject, and the Hornets proved their upperclassmen are no joke with a 34-12 win Friday against the previously undefeated Dunnellon Tigers. Hawthorne (10-0) ended a perfect regular season with a 50-game home win streak, its third perfect regular season...

Hawthorne, FL · 7d

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Eastside’s Malicah Williams Balances Books, Blitzes

For Malicah Williams, the second part of his double life is just beginning when the final school bell rings at Eastside High School. After spending seven hours in the classroom, Williams still has football to think about. As a junior cornerback and wide receiver for the Rams (2-7), he has plays to learn, practices to get through and big shoes to fill as captain. On his desk, there’s homework waiting for him when he’s home.

Gainesville, FL · 7d

Alachua Chronicle

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Alachua County and Santa Fe College to hold NW 83rd Street project kickoff event on Nov. 5

Alachua County and Santa Fe College invite the public to the kickoff of the NW 83rd Street project on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 10 a.m. The post Alachua County and Santa Fe College to hold NW 83rd Street project kickoff event on Nov. 5 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Alachua County, FL · 7d