Education

Florida’s back-to-school tax holiday underway, offering month of savings for families

Erin HillGadsden County News Service Florida families still have several weeks to save money on back-to-school shopping as the state’s annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday continues through Aug. 20. The tax holiday began Monday, July 20, giving shoppers more than a month to purchase qualifying school-related items without paying Florida’s state sales tax. The annual…

Gadsden County schools earn mixed marks in state accountability grades

Erin HillGadsden County News Service Gadsden County Public Schools maintained an overall district grade of C for the 2025-26 school year, according to school and district grades t released by the Florida Department of Education. The annual accountability grades measure student achievement, learning gains, graduation rates, acceleration success and the performance of the lowest 25%…

Pack Your Backpack: Back-to-School Events

Madyson RobinsonGadsden County News Service  As summer comes to an end, one of the most anticipated times of the year for parents is back-to-school season. With the first day of school quickly approaching, it’s important for both parents and students to feel prepared for the new school year. Back-to-school shopping can be overwhelming as the…

Short Takes

Havana resident named to University of Maryland Global Campus Dean’s List Treasa Lisowski of Havana has been named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester at the University of Maryland Global Campus. To earn the recognition, students must complete at least six credit hours during the term, earn a semester grade-point average of…

An architectural digital rendering of a modern, single-story public library building with a multi-gabled gray shingled roof and red brick walls, set against a dense backdrop of pine trees. The front entrance features a prominent awning with the word 'LIBRARY'. The paved foreground features a parking lot with several cars, green manicured hedges, and small palm trees.
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Library expansion project breaks ground in Chattahoochee

Erin HillGadsden County News Service Gadsden County officials broke ground Wednesday on a $4 million expansion of the Cowen Public Library, launching a project intended to expand access to education, workforce development, technology and telehealth services for residents in Chattahoochee and the surrounding area. Funded through the Florida Department of Commerce using American Rescue Plan…

The former W.S. Stevens School in Quincy. The modern, single-story red brick facility features a dark shingled roof, a manicured lawn with young trees, and a concrete walkway leading to two main entrances surrounded by tall glass windows under a partly cloudy sky. Gadsden County commissioners continued discussions June 2 regarding potential funding sources and future plans for the Stevens School project.
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Commissioners continue Stevens School funding discussion

Erin Hill Gadsden County News Service Gadsden County commissioners revisited the Stevens School project during their June 2 meeting, discussing potential funding sources and possible next steps for the property. The item follows discussion by commissioners on May 19, when the board directed county administration to identify possible funding options for the project. Commissioner Brenda…

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