Logan McBride

K-12 Education reporter

Logan McBride is a journalism junior and the Fall 2025 K-12 education reporter. In his free time, he enjoys watching TV shows or playing basketball at Southwest Rec. He is also a big football fan and will die for Dak Prescott.

Kids reenact a battle scene from “Star Wars” during Fandomonium at Headquarters Library on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025.

Libby Clifton

METRO | ALACHUA COUNTY

Alachua Library District superpowers literacy and art with ‘Fandomonium’ event

By Logan McBride | Oct. 1

The six-hour Fandomonium event, held at the largest branch of the Alachua County Library District, featured artists, cosplayers and sword fights. Attendees, many of whom traveled from across the state, had the opportunity to participate in several different activities throughout the library, including read-alouds, art exhibitions and duels.

Tina Certain, Alachua County School Board member, poses for a portrait at her podium at the Alachua County School District on Wednesday, Feb. 15. Certain, who graduated from Gainesville High School and the University of Florida with an accounting degree, is one of two African American women who serve on the School Board. “If you’ve seen someone who’s done it, it sparks in your mind that you can do it,” Certain said.

Ashleigh Lucas

METRO | K-12 EDUCATION

State board summons Alachua School Board member for Charlie Kirk comments

By Logan McBride | Sep. 24

For the second time in two months, an Alachua County School Board member has come under fire from the Florida Department of Education for a Facebook post about the death of a prominent conservative.

Students received backpacks and safety resources at the Stop the Violence Back to School event.

Juleidi Machuca

METRO | BREAKING NEWS

Florida Board of Education approves Newberry charter conversion

By Logan McBride | Sep. 24

The Florida Department of Education unanimously approved Newberry Elementary School’s conversion to a charter school, Newberry Community School, on Wednesday.

Malik Moore speaks during an announcement for his candidacy in the race for the Florida House of Representatives on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025.

Logan McBride

METRO | POLITICS

Gainesville native Malik Moore announces his run for Florida House

By Logan McBride | Sep. 18

Gainesville native Malik Moore kicked off his campaign for the Florida House District 21 seat at Barbara Higgins Park in Gainesville on Wednesday, with a crowd of about 25 gathered to cheer him on.

Alachua County Public School Board members convene during a school board meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025.

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METRO | K-12 EDUCATION

Alachua County School Board sets 2025-2026 final budget, millage rates

By Logan McBride | Sep. 11

The Alachua County School Board voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve its final budget and millage rate for the 2025-2026 school year.

Immigrant and bilingual children in Florida classrooms face uncertainty after the U.S. Department of Education rescinded 2015 guidance on English learner services, affecting more than 1,000 students in Alachua County.

Daniela Peñafiel

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Docentes de Alachua se encuentran en “incertidumbre” tras retrocesos nacionales en la enseñanza del inglés

By María José Cordero Castillo and Logan McBride | Sep. 5

Durante casi una década, Kevin Kelsey ha enseñado inglés a estudiantes del condado de Alachua. Ahora, al iniciar otro año en Gainesville High School, teme que los cambios en la política federal estén erosionando las protecciones para los estudiantes.

Daniela Peñafiel

METRO | K-12 EDUCATION

Alachua teachers left ‘uncertain’ after national English language-learning rollbacks

By María José Cordero Castillo and Logan McBride | Sep. 4

On Aug. 20, the U.S. Department of Education rescinded a 2015 guidance on English learner services. The guidance served as a roadmap for how these tools are provided to nearly 5 million students nationwide, including more than 1,000 in Alachua County.

Alligator Archives

METRO | K-12 EDUCATION

Alachua County School Board approves GPD camera surveillance in schools, sets testing calendar

By Logan McBride | Sep. 3

The Alachua County School Board voted unanimously Tuesday to provide the Gainesville Police Department with access to school security cameras.

RTS service changes prompt new students to seek alternative transportation.

Juleidi Machuca

METRO | ALACHUA COUNTY

Crash course on Gainesville’s public transportation

By Logan McBride | Aug. 15

Between free bus routes, a network of bike paths and ride-hailing apps for when it’s pouring Florida rain, understanding local transportation helps UF students spend less time figuring out the system and more time living in it.

Shannon Ahern

METRO | ALACHUA COUNTY

Gainesville City Manager Cynthia Curry resigns

By Logan McBride | Aug. 8

In a letter sent to the Gainesville City Commission Friday afternoon, Gainesville City Manager Cynthia Curry announced her resignation. Curry wrote she believed it was an appropriate time for the city to move forward.

Attendees gather at a public workshop about the Citizens Field Revitalization project on May 29, 2025.

Logan McBride

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By Logan McBride | May 30

Attendees gather at a public workshop about the Citizens Field Revitalization project on May 29, 2025.

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Alachua Library District superpowers literacy and art with ‘Fandomonium’ event

State board summons Alachua School Board member for Charlie Kirk comments

Florida Board of Education approves Newberry charter conversion

Gainesville native Malik Moore announces his run for Florida House

Alachua County School Board sets 2025-2026 final budget, millage rates

Docentes de Alachua se encuentran en “incertidumbre” tras retrocesos nacionales en la enseñanza del inglés

Alachua teachers left ‘uncertain’ after national English language-learning rollbacks

Alachua County School Board approves GPD camera surveillance in schools, sets testing calendar

Crash course on Gainesville’s public transportation

Gainesville City Manager Cynthia Curry resigns

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