Education
2 years ago
High demand for teen driver challenge course in Marion County

MCSO says the program is a no-cost, hands-on defensive driving class designed to educate young drivers on vehicle awareness.

Education
2 years ago
Florida’s tax-free holiday intended to help you get through the rest of the school year

Florida’s back-to-school sales tax holiday is underway through January 14. Some tax-free items include clothing, shoes, personal computers, and school supplies.

Education
2 years ago
Alachua County school district now offering free virtual mental health services for students

The virtual therapy sessions are to help students deal with stress, bullying, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and many other issues.

Education
2 years ago
East Marion Elementary School receives $80k grant to provide more resources for students, families in one place | VIDEO

Becoming a Community Partnership School will allow East Marion Elementary to better support students and families with access to clothes, school supplies, food and services all in one location.

Education
2 years ago
See how your child’s school rates in the 352

The Florida Department of Education says no negative consequences result from these grades. They are purely informational.

Community
2 years ago
Alachua County Public Schools seeks donations for Holiday Food Drive

The Alachua County school district is asking for food and monetary donations for students to have meals during their winter break.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Three Chiefland students treated for nearly fatal drug overdose on school bus

The sheriff’s office says the teenage students are expected to make a full recovery and when they do could face criminal charges as well as disciplinary action at school.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
MCSO has arrested an 11-year-old Horizon Academy student on charges related to the phony active shooter threat

MCSO says the 11-year-old made the false call because he wanted to go home early.

Education
2 years ago
Marion County Public Schools invites parents to review new textbooks for math & Social Studies courses, offer input

The district says the open review night for the textbooks is on Thursday, Dec. 7, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
UPDATE: MCPS says they believe a Horizon Academy student called in the threat, deputies say there is no danger

Marion County Sheriff’s deputies say the caller claimed there was an active shooter at the school.

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