Marion County Public Schools to break ground on new high school
New High School “CCC” marks the first public high school construction in Marion County since 2003, designed to accommodate future growth in Southwest Marion County.
Education
College of Central Florida hosts open house for future students
College of Central Florida invites prospective students to open house events in December to explore academic programs and start their college journey.
Two Marion County School Board members re-elected, take oaths of office
Dr. Allison Campbell and Lori Conrad have been re-elected to the Marion County School Board, with Conrad elected as board chair for the upcoming year.
College of Central Florida’s online programs earn national recognition
CF ranks highest among Florida College System institutions on Newsweek’s Top Online Colleges list.
MCPS honors Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year for 2025
Marion County Public Schools honors Sarah Dobbs and Constance Carpenter as 2025 school leaders.
UF/IFAS and Florida 4-H announce Barnyard Challengers for 4-H program for youth with disabilities
The program teaches youth with disabilities about agriculture, starting with poultry.
Florida Gators and FLCU launch 4th Beyond the Arc campaign to benefit Alachua students
For every Gators three-pointer, Florida Credit Union donates $25 to Alachua County students.
Belleview students envision future leadership in “If I Were the Mayor” essay contest
Belleview students share visions of leadership, win awards in annual mayoral essay contest.
Alachua County School Board nominate former Collier County superintendent as interim leader
The Alachua County School Board unanimously selected Dr. Kamela Patton to become their next interim superintendent.
Marion County approves $1.74 million contract to tackle school bus driver shortage
New contract aims to improve transportation for Marion Technical Institute students, addressing inconsistent routes and ensuring quicker access to educational services.