The Southern Local Elementary VEX IQ Robotics program has continued to grow over the past four years and has a new space near the school library. About 32 fourth-and fifth-graders take part and craft ...

Elementary and middle school students from across Alachua County faced off in the annual VEX Robotics Competition Wednesday, an event that highlights engineering, collaboration and problem-solving ...

The goal? To take home first place, of course, but also build valuable skills like teamwork and how to overcome challenges with trial and error.