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Marion County’s School Choice Magnet and Community Resource Expo hits WEC Nov. 12

MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – In the State of Florida, the term “school choice” refers to the network of public resources that allow resident families to opt to send their children somewhere other than their residence’s assigned public school. It can be a daunting task to...

Marion County, FL · 15d
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Niceville volleyball takes down Gainesville in five sets to reach Elite Eight

On Saturday, Niceville checked every box of a Class 5A state title contender. Star power? Check. Resilience? Check. Grit? Check. The Lady Eagles showed all of it in a five-set win over a Gainesville team that had just stunned two-time defending state champion Chiles, taking the match 25-18, 21-25, 25-19, 20-25, 15-8.

Niceville, FL · 15d
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Tallahassee Democrat

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Florida cities among country's best college towns, says report

Several Florida cities were among the best college towns in the country, according to a report by WalletHub . The personal finance company ranked 415 cities of "varying sizes" based on their "wallet friendliness," social environment and academic and economic opportunities. The full methodology used to compile the list is available on WalletHub's website. Tampa, Orlando, Gainesville, Miami and Tallahassee all ranked among WalletHub's top 20 college towns and cities. Tampa, which ranked sixth overall, had a total score of 57.26, a wallet friendliness rank of 159, a social environment rank of six and an academic and economic opportunities rank of 149. Orlando, which ranked ninth overall, had a total score of 56.84, a wallet friendliness rank of 185, a social environment rank of four and an academic and economic opportunities rank of 145. Gainesville, which ranked 14th, had a total score of 55.7, a wallet friendliness rank of 108, a social environment rank of 52 and an academic and economic opportunities rank of 127. Miami, which ranked 19th, had a total score of 54.38, a wallet friendliness rank of 243, a social environmental rank of five and an academic and economic opportunities rank of 177. Tallahassee, which ranked 20th,

Tallahassee, FL · 18d

Ocala Star Banner

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Week 10 Ocala-area high school football final scores, rewind, photos from Dunnellon

With two weeks left in the Florida high school football regular season, much remained at stake for the top teams in Marion County. As we exit Week 10 on Friday, Oct. 23, several questions got answers. First up was the fate of the Class 4A-District 5 title, which came down to the game at Vanguard between the Knights and Lake Weir. The Hurricanes have been a revelation, starting 8-0 and allowing a touchdown or less in five of those games. Vanguard, however, proved to be the toughest team Lake Weir has faced in 2026. Vanguard rolled to take the district title and playoff spot that comes with it. While Forest is off this week, the Wildcats needed a Vanguard win. They need all the schedule boosts they can get as they fight for an at-large berth to the 5A playoffs. Even with an 8-1 record, it's a climb for Forest, which was 27th among teams in its class via MaxPreps rankings, and sixth among potential at-large teams in its region. A lot will be decided by what shakes out in District 2, which has Mandarin, Neas, Ponte Vedra, Fletcher and Bartram Trail all in the 5A top 20. In short,

Marion County, FL · 18d

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Buchholz Football Captures District Title With Win Against Oakleaf

Buchholz wasn’t just playing for a high school football win Friday at Citizens Field. It was playing for homecoming on Senior Night, a continued undefeated season and the Class 5A-District 3 title. The 37-22 win gave all that to the Bobcats (9-0), who proved too much for the Oakleaf...

Orange Park, FL · 17d

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Aucilla Christian sweeps Lafayette, and other playoff volleyball scores

Monticello, FL · 17d

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Aucilla Christian sweeps Lafayette, and other playoff volleyball scores

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Several Florida volleyball teams faced off in regional semifinal action on Saturday. Highlights from Aucilla Christian’s 3-0 sweep over Lafayette are above. Blountstown 0, Liberty Co 3. South Walton 3, Florida High 1. Union County 3, Branford 3. To keep up with the latest news...

Monticello, FL · 17d

The Gainesville Sun

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Noah Doubt About It: Week 10 Gainesville high school football picks

Two years ago, under cold and rainy skies from Citizens Field, Buchholz and Oakleaf played a classic. The Bobcats , which were a rare No. 2 seed in Class 6A-Region 1, earned a chance to host after the fifth-seeded Knights upset Nease. However, Oakleaf didn’t play like a five seed and gave BHS just about everything it could handle. However, the ‘Cats did what the Cats always seem to do in the postseason and found a way – thanks in part to a dramatic Elijah Daniels fumble return touchdown. Friday, the two meet again at Citizens Field . It’s a regular season game this time, but a district title is still on the line. Will similar drama occur? We’re about to find out. Let’s pick that game and the entire Week 10 slate! Last week , Noah Doubt About It finished with a 11-3 (0.79) record for a 108-31 (0.78) mark in the 2026 season. Good luck to all! Orange Park-Oakleaf (4-4, 2-1) at Buchholz (8-0, 3-0) – Class 5A District 3 This game lost some of its intrigue when the Knights were upset by Forest a week and a half ago. That alone gave Buchholz a share of the

Gainesville, FL · 19d

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 · 19d

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 · 19d

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 · 18d

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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 · 19d

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 · 21d

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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 · 20d

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 · 22d

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 · 22d

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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 · 21d

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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 · 20d

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 · 21d

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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 · 22d