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Alachua Chronicle

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UF Innovate names Dr. Duane Mitchell Innovator of the Year at Standing InnOvation

Dr. Duane Mitchell was named this year’s Innovator of the Year, recognizing his success in translating discoveries into new technologies, clinical advances, and commercial opportunities. The post UF Innovate names Dr. Duane Mitchell Innovator of the Year at Standing InnOvation appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Gainesville, FL · 14d

The Florida Times-Union

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Playoff chase: High school football districts at stake in Jacksonville

Week 10 is here, and for high school football teams across Jacksonville and Northeast Florida, the time to decide district races has arrived. Key games include Raines' trip to Brevard County to take on Cocoa in a rematch of the 2017 and 2018 Florida High School Athletic Association championship games; Beachside's short drive to Fletcher, a game the Senators need to win to avoid losing ground in the playoff chase; Oakleaf's visit to Gainesville Buchholz, where a Knights upset would likely lift them back into the playoff berths; and unbeaten Hilliard at Cornerstone Classical, where DJ Alderman chases 2,000 yards against Hunter Rowley and the Spartans' explosive air attack. Here's a closer look at six of the best games under the Friday night lights. Bartram Trail (6-2, 2-2) at Mandarin (7-1, 4-0), District 2-5A, 6:30 p.m. Officially the District 2-5A champion, Mandarin is tough to slow down. Shaunqueze Foster is now an 1,100-yard rusher, and the combination of Brysen Wright, Jace Kemp and Knox Annis is burning secondaries. For Bartram Trail, sophomore Xander Camus continues to grow at quarterback, throwing for 305 yards and four touchdowns last week. Got a great play? How to submit your high school sports highlights

Gainesville, FL · 15d

The Gainesville Sun

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Buchholz football sees room for improvement despite district title over Oakleaf

For the third time in four years, Buchholz football has won a district title. The Bobcats defeated Oakleaf 37-22 Friday evening at Citizens Field to improve to 9-0 in 2026. A win over Bolles next week in Jacksonville would give the Cats their first undefeated regular season since 2023. BHS never was really in doubt Friday night. Knights QB Jaidan Delaune expected to cause trouble for a Bobcats defense that has struggled with running QBs, but DC Chuck Bell’s crew contained him well in the first half. Buchholz’s offense continued its fine scoring streak in the first half. BHS tallied touchdowns on three of four drives to take a 28-7 lead into the locker room. The other TD occurred on a blocked punt. And that's nothing to shy away from. Oakleaf is a consistent playoff team and entered Friday still ranked in the top 75 in Florida, despite their up-and-down play this season. That explains why coach Mark Whittemore told his team to smile after the game. The Bobcats post-game huddle saw more blank stares than celebatory grins. "We're 9-0, undefeated in district. We're really trying to work on celebrating and not being so eeyore-ish," Whittemore said in reference to

Gainesville, FL · 13d

WCJB

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Dixie County football team celebrates senior night with a 34-6 win; awaits their postseason fate

CROSS CITY, Fla. (WCJB) - What an effort by decorated coach Andrew Thomas as he has revived the Dixie County Bears from a head-scratching 1-9 to a strong 6-3 record. It was senior night as the Bears inducted alums Steven Godbolt, AJ Land, Rodney Scott and Quade Locke into the Dixie County Football Hall of Fame.

Cross City, FL · 14d
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Florida Phoenix

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Judge: Teacher put on blast by state officials should be reprimanded, not suspended

An Alachua County teacher should be issued a written letter of reprimand for allowing classmates to label a student the “most likely to become a dictator” during the 2022-2023 school year, an administrative judge ruled. This recommendation came more than a year after former Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas vowed to “take every necessary action to […]

Alachua County, FL · 17d

WCJB

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Alachua County schools seek public input on superintendent search

Alachua County Public School officials are paying a consultant $47,000 to find a new superintendent, but residents can offer input for free.

Alachua County, FL · 15d

Independent Florida Alligator

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Florida Board of Education bans undocumented students from postsecondary, dual enrollment programs

The Florida Board of Education voted in September to ban undocumented students from district-run postsecondary education and dual enrollment programs. The measure, which is mandated to take effect Spring 2027, expands on regulations adopted in June and September restricting undocumented students’ access to Florida public colleges, GED programs and universities.

Alachua County, FL · 18d

Tampa Free Press TFP

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State Judge Rejects Push To Ban Florida Teacher, Recommends Written Reprimand Instead

Classroom (File) A state administrative law judge has ruled that an Alachua County teacher should...

Alachua County, FL · 18d

Destin Log

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Watch as Destin delivers the winning point over Oak Hall

Watch as Destin High Shark Isabella Volpe delivers the final blow on Oak Hall in the quarterfinals on Oct. 20. Destin won 3-1.

Destin, FL · 16d

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Southwest Florida Water Management District Awards $113,735 in School Grants for Water Education

BROOKSVILLE, FL – The Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) has awarded $113,735 in grants to 56 educators through its Splash! school grant program, including 13 grants supporting schools in Citrus, Hernando, Levy, Marion and Sumter counties. The program provides grants of up to $3,000 per school to support...

Citrus County, FL · 16d

Alachua Chronicle

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Young Dancers Showcase takes stage at SF Fine Arts Hall

Santa Fe College will host a presentation of the Young Dancers Workshop — a gathering for young dancers in North Central Florida — on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 8 p.m., at the Jackson Sasser Fine Arts Hall on the SF Northwest Campus The post Young Dancers Showcase takes stage at SF Fine Arts Hall appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Gainesville, FL · 17d

WCJB

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Teacher’s union backs reprimand for Gainesville High teacher over “dictator” award

Lauren Watts faces written reprimand after award given to student who later addressed State Board of Education.

Gainesville, FL · 17d

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Palatka vs. Newberry HIGHLIGHTS

Here are some of the memorable plays from the October 16th Friday Night Rivals game between Palatka Jr.-Sr. High School and Newberry High School!

Palatka, FL · 18d

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Fiery Fourth Quarter Ends in Oak Hall Win Against St. Joseph Academy

A three-quarter chess match turned into a fourth-quarter thriller Friday for Oak Hall in its 21-14 victory against St. Augustine St. Joseph Academy. The Eagles’ seniors stood on the field with an aggressive SJA parent/student section perched on the fence chirping at Oak Hall. Oak Hall (5-2) started the...

Gainesville, FL · 20d

Black Enterprise

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University Of Florida Professor Creates Haitian Creole Textbook To Preserve Language And Culture

The textbook aims to address a shortage of updated educational resources for Haitian Creole, the third-most-spoken language in Florida. A University of Florida professor is working to modernize Haitian Creole education with a new textbook designed to address outdated learning materials while strengthening language accessibility and cultural representation, The Independent Florida Alligator reports.

Gainesville, FL · 19d

The Gainesville Sun

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Hawthorne football a win away from undefeated season in rout of Hardee

For the first time since 2023, Hawthorne football is a win away from an undefeated regular season . Hawthorne ran all over Hardee with a 38-3 win to hand the Wildcats their first loss of the 2026 season. The Hornets, meanwhile, head into the bye week before the regular season finale vs. Dunnellon on October 30. "I'm pleased with my team for some of the adversity we've been through already this season, and to overcome some of that stuff, I'm extremely proud," coach Cornelius Ingram. What is that adversity the Florida football legend mentioned? Hawthrone lost star QB and 2025 FHSAA Rural Player of the Year Richard Roundtree during the win over Miami-Northwestern September 10. That forced a major step back for the offense, but at least it still had Derryek Gillins — 2025 Gainesville Sun All-Area Second Team RB. But Gillins tore his ACL in the win over Wakulla on October 2. With Hardee featuring sophomore linebacker James Cherry, who holds offers from Florida, Alabama and Ole Miss, there was some reason for fear. All that dissipated from the opening kick. The Hornets scored on their first five possessions, including a Maverick Jones punt return TD. All five scores

Hawthorne, FL · 20d

WCJB

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Judge recommends written reprimand for Gainesville High teacher after ‘dictator’ controversy

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) — A Gainesville High School teacher will likely keep her teaching certificate and face no further suspension after issuing a “most likely to become a dictator” award to a former student. An administrative law judge issued a recommendation for a written reprimand against Lauren...

Gainesville, FL · 22d

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Oak Hall Football Seeks Bounce Back Against St. Joseph’s Academy

Oak Hall looks to turn an extra week of preparation into a bounce-back win when it hosts the St. Augustine St. Joseph’s Academy Flashes at 7 p.m. Friday. The Eagles (4-2) are out to rebound after scoring a season low in a 42-6 loss to Jacksonville Christ’s Church Academy on Oct. 2.

Gainesville, FL · 21d

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5th Annual UF AI Days

This episode features the fifth annual AI Days sponsored by the AI² Center at the University of Florida. AI Days brings together hundreds of bright minds from various disciplines across UF to discuss the future of artificial intelligence in the classroom and research labs. In 2025, more than 90 interdisciplinary teams went head-to-head in student competitions. Ideas ignite, innovation thrives and AI takes center stage. This year the individual colleges will host AI events on October 23 followed by a week of various AI events and presentations from October 26-29 in the UF Reitz Union Grand Ballroom in Gainesville.

Gainesville, FL · 19d

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Belleview Parents Fear New 950-Seat School Can't Hold 1,344 Kids

Every morning, kids in Belleview cross a busy stretch of Central Florida highway just to get to class, and parents say drivers along the corridor are not always paying attention. Now, with Marion County Public Schools moving to merge two elementary campuses into a single new building, some families fear that daily gauntlet is about to get worse, not better.

Belleview, FL · 27d