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Jan 24 2026EDUCATION

A Science Teacher's Journey to Inspire

Barbara Brock, a science teacher at High Springs Community School, was awarded the Teacher of the Year title for Alachua County. This honor came after a long journey in education, starting in 2003. Brock was one of three finalists, competing with Robert Ryan McNickle from Buchholz High School and Ka

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Oct 23 2025EDUCATION

Sumter County School Shines with High Attendance Rates

In Sumter County, one school is making waves for all the right reasons. Alice Drive Elementary School has earned the first-ever "Every Day Counts" award from the Sumter School District. This honor comes with a 95. 4% student attendance rate, which is no small feat. The school district has been worki

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Jul 01 2025EDUCATION

Hot Ideas and Teamwork: The Summer That Made a Difference

This summer was more than just sunshine and vacations. It was a time when fresh ideas and teamwork took center stage. People came together to push boundaries and make things happen. New ideas were everywhere. From tech to art, people were thinking outside the box. These breakthroughs didn't just po

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