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Authorities respond to Santa Fe High School due to bomb threat
10+ hour, 46+ min ago (75+ words) WCJB Authorities respond to Santa Fe High School due to bomb threat Alachua County leaders at odds over how to support homeless youth UF research uses satellite imagery to assess beach vehicle safety Water First North Florida project canceled, state…...
Union County school officials meet to discuss ways to cut budget, possible school restructuring
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (59+ words) WCJB Union County school officials meet to discuss ways to cut budget, possible school restructuring Jacksonville man arrested in Newberry sexual assault case 3 teams from Alachua County qualify for Vex Robotics World Championship Officials considering 3 candidates to be new CEO…...
5th-grade ELA teacher in Gainesville awarded $500
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (167+ words) GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Samantha Tirado teaches 5th-grade English-Language Arts (ELA) and Social Studies at Kimball Wiles Elementary School in Gainesville. "I love the grade, 5th grade is a scary grade to be in, but it's the best grade to be in…...
Union County school officials host workshop to discuss budget, financial matters
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (81+ words) LAKE BUTLER, Fla. (WCJB) - Union County School officials are set to talk about ways to cut spending. A workshop is scheduled for Tuesday to discuss the budget and financial matters. TRENDING: "It is dangerous: Krishna Lunch driver hits University of…...
Community voices concerns over proposed Alachua County school closures at East Gainesville town hall
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (582+ words) GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) -Anxiety, frustration and calls for transparency filled a packed East Gainesville church Monday evening as families gathered to discuss proposed school zoning changes that could close or consolidate several Alachua County campuses. The town hall, hosted by…...
Florida education commissioner warns school leaders about allowing student protests
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (100+ words) Anastasios Kamoutsas sent a letter to the state's 67 school superintendents saying school districts have a responsibility to ensure protests do not disrupt instructional time. .. Florida education commissioner warns school leaders about allowing student protests Columbia County commissioners approve emergency burn…...