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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 · 11d
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WCJB

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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 · 10d
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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 · 11d
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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 · 11d
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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 · 14d

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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 · 13d

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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 · 14d

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 · 13d

High School On SI

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Bolles School Rallies Past Previously Unbeaten Buchholz, 31-28, in Wild Finish

Top 25 Florida football teams/district champs face off in North Florida showdown.

Jacksonville, FL · 13d

Ocala Star Banner

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Vanguard-Forest, plus more Ocala-area Week 11 football updates

Bold. Underlined. Italic. Circled. As Forest football began stacking up wins throughout 2026, all eyes in Marion County focused even harder on the season finale between the Wildcats and Vanguard as a battle for county supremacy. That game has finally arrived. The district-champion Knights and Wildcats give it a go to wrap up the Florida high school football regular season Friday, Oct. 30. The stats bear out an expected tight matchup. Final score comparisons are pretty equal, and Forest's win vs. Oakleaf in Week 9 legitimized its close loss to Buchholz a couple of weeks prior. Vanguard has steamrolled seven foes and had two narrow losses, in OT to Buchholz and a last-minute field goal at Jesuit. There is more intracounty football tonight as well: South Marion is at Belleview, with Trinity Catholic at Lake Weir. The Bears had their second loss by less than a touchdown last week, while Lake Weir hopes to bounce back after its first loss of 2026 last week to Vanguard. Also on the docket is a sneaky good game up the road a bit. Undefeated Dunnellon travels to small-school powerhouse Hawthorne, which is also unbeaten so far. Stick around here tonight for updates and

Marion County, FL · 14d

Total Pro Sports

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Viral Florida Gators Fan, Peyton Blomquist, Is Now Receiving Mind-Blowing Luxury Perks [VIDEO]

Her face on camera changed everything for her. The post Viral Florida Gators Fan, Peyton Blomquist, Is Now Receiving Mind-Blowing Luxury Perks [VIDEO] originally published on Total Pro Sports .

Gainesville, FL · 15d

Alachua Chronicle

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Florida Commission on Ethics finds probable cause that ACPS Superintendent committed ethics violations; Patton strongly disagrees with findings

The Florida Commission on Ethics has found probable cause that ACPS Superintendent Kamela Patton filed a financial disclosure form late and failed to disclose business assets or income on two forms; in her responses, Patton strongly disagreed with the Commission's findings. The post Florida Commission on Ethics finds probable cause that ACPS Superintendent committed ethics violations; Patton strongly disagrees with findings appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Alachua County, FL · 14d

Alachua Chronicle

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Transformation of Lincoln Middle to new K-8 campus begins with community input sessions

Plans are underway to transform the current Lincoln Middle School campus into a K-8 school serving students from Lincoln and Williams, which are located on adjacent properties in southeast Gainesville. The input sessions are scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, at 6 p.m. and Tuesday, December 1, at 6 p.m. in the Lincoln Middle School auditorium The post Transformation of Lincoln Middle to new K-8 campus begins with community input sessions appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Gainesville, FL · 15d

The Gainesville Sun

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Noah Doubt About It: Week 11 Gainesville high school football picks

Welcome to the final regular season edition of Noah Doubt About It. Last week , Noah Doubt About It finished with a 15-3 (0.83) record for a 123-34 (0.78) mark in the 2026 season. Good luck to all in this Week 11! Buchholz (9-0) at Jacksonville-Bolles (6-2) Buchholz’s test finally comes this Friday in the form of a visit to Bolles. The Bulldogs are good. Xander Edwards is one of the best running backs in the Class of 2028, as is Jaxon Flowers at safety. However, Bolles have faced only three quality teams this season – and lost to two of them. Buchholz is ready for this fight, and their D-Line can shut down Edwards and an at-times suspect Bulldogs defense. Prediction : Buchholz 24, Bolles 21 Dunnellon (8-0) at Hawthorne (9-0) It’s a battle of unbeatens with vastly different resumes in eastern Alachua County. Hawthorne has defeated Bishop Moore, Miami Northwestern, Wakulla and Newberry. The Tigers wins are not nearly as impressive, but back to back victories over Santa Fe and Niceville aren’t bad. However, their resume just isn’t on par with the Hornets, whose defense will styme Dunnellon. Prediction : Hawthorne 23, Dunnellon 6 Madison County (5-4) at

Gainesville, FL · 15d

WCJB

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University of Florida officials celebrate grand reopening of campus bookstore

The multi-million dollar renovation changed the layout and upgraded amenities.

Gainesville, FL · 15d

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Oak Hall Hopes to Keep Up With Trinity Prep After Losing Two-Way Star

Oak Hall enters its last regular-season football matchup Friday at the Winter Park Trinity Prep Saints with its playoff hopes on the line and a major hole to fill after losing a two-way star to an injury. The Eagles (5-3) are coming off a 39-27 loss to the Monticello Aucilla...

Gainesville, FL · 14d

WCJB

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Alachua County schools superintendent under state Ethics Commission investigation

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) — Alachua County Public Schools Superintendent Kamela Patton is being investigated by the Florida Commission on Ethics. In a release Wednesday, commissioners said they found probable cause to examine whether Patton failed to file forms related to all of her sources of income. Patton’s resume indicates...

Alachua County, FL · 16d

WCJB

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UF President Bell removes H-1B job posted ‘without authorization’ following criticism

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - University of Florida President Stuart Bell announced that a job posting for an H-1B financial analyst position had been removed after the listing was exposed for contradicting state policy. Gov. Ron DeSantis praised Florida public universities for eliminating programs he said prioritize foreign workers over young...

Gainesville, FL · 16d

WCJB

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Lafayette High School student named presidential scholar

The Lafayette High School student is one of four students in Florida and one of 161 across the country to receive the honor.

Mayo, FL · 16d

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Florida Seniors Face New Early Decision Option

For many high school seniors, choosing college is a big decision. The University of Florida (UF) and Florida State University (FSU) are introducing early decision for fall 2027 applicants. While the new admissions pathway lets applicants receive decisions sooner, it also requires students to commit to the college if accepted.

Tallahassee, FL · 15d