Community
2 years ago
Marion Technical College breaks ground on 16,000-square-foot mechanics facility

MTC says the state-funded $5.57 million facility will feature classroom and work space for automotive, diesel and aviation mechanic programs to keep key workers in the community.

Community
2 years ago
Faces of fentanyl: Herschel’s story

“He was a light. Everywhere he went, he just lit up a room,” said Hilary Jackson about her cousin, Herschel. Herschel died July 6, 2021, from a fentanyl-laced pill. He was 20.

Education
2 years ago
Fighting Fentanyl: Substance use prevention programs help make Marion County students anti-drug advocates

Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) programs are working in schools across the county to help keep kids safe and sober.

Education
2 years ago
ACPS announces school make-up days

Students will still have two weeks for winter break starting on Monday, Dec. 25.

Education
2 years ago
UF ranked #1 public university by Wall Street Journal, Report places greater emphasis on salaries post-graduation

UF comes in at No. 15 overall behind 14 private universities. See how other Florida schools ranked.

Education
2 years ago
College of Central Florida set to break ground for $20 million nursing center

CF expects construction to be complete in time for classes to begin in January 2025.

Community
2 years ago
Marion Technical College about to build a $5.57 million facility, Add programs to meet growing workforce demands

The expansion will allow MTC to develop automotive, diesel and aviation mechanic programs to meet the growing workforce demands.

Education
2 years ago
After the Storm: When do the kids go back to school? Find out here

Find out the latest information regarding your school district’s school reopening.

Education
2 years ago
DEVELOPING: Idalia impacting schools: Some systems canceling class ahead of storm’s arrival

Check back frequently. We’ll update this list as more schools decide to close or dismiss early.

Education
2 years ago
Alachua County Public Schools expand the Supper Program

Alachua County Public Schools adds Metcalfe Elementary School to its ‘supper program.’