Bell student faces 5 felonies for bomb threats
The Gilchrist County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) arrested Douglas Aaron Marangoni, 18, from Bell on Wednesday for the March 11 bomb threats at Bell High School, charging him […]
GNV to discuss Eastside sports complex, ARPA funds
The Gainesville City Commission will meet for its General Policy Committee (GPC) on Thursday and discuss or act on a variety of issues including an Eastside […]
BOCC discusses future of public comment
Alachua County staff will start investigating ways to increase remote public comment after getting rid of the call-in system it used during the COVID-19 pandemic. During […]
BOCC approves boundaries, adds new precinct
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) voted to adopt the new election precinct lines presented by the Supervisor of Elections Office (SOE) that will […]
Newberry moves ahead on $4M-$6M City Hall building
The City of Newberry held its regular meeting on Monday evening after holding a swearing-in ceremony for the three incumbents that kept their seats at the […]
Newberry, Archer to modify lawsuit against county
The cities of Newberry and Archer will discuss modifying a lawsuit against Alachua County at separate meetings on Monday, pausing two counts of the lawsuit while […]
Sparks fly at latest ACSO-union negotiation
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) and the North Central Florida Police Benevolent Association (PBA) will continue negotiations for its deputies’ contract after failing to reach […]
GNV approves nonprofit funds, stuck on process
The Gainesville City Commission voted Thursday to approve the $6.9 million in nonprofit funding that the Community Foundation of North Central Florida recommended. The commission set […]
County denies West End development plan
Alachua County’s Local Planning Agency and Planning Commission turned down a development zoning for West End Golf Course that would split the land into a 70-home […]
GNV to distribute $6.9 million to local nonprofits
The Gainesville City Commission will convene Thursday for its regular meeting, capping a week of special meetings. City officials met Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday to cover […]
Keep Alachua County Beautiful to mark 30 years
Keep Alachua County Beautiful (KACB) will celebrate Earth Day along with its 30th anniversary this Saturday in Micanopy by planting 30 live oak trees in coordination […]
Collector’s Corner readies for upcoming sale
A Collector’s Corner might sound like a place for tweed suits with pince-nez to dust off 18th century works of art, but at the Friends of […]
BOCC motions on lobby effort, land conservation
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) passed a two-part motion at its special meeting on Tuesday and expressed support for a new facility to […]
MotoSurf event hits waves in Keystone Heights
Hit the beach in Keystone Heights this weekend for the inaugural MotoSurf Continental Cup and the first U.S. edition of the MotoSkate and Efoil races. Registration […]
High Springs buys rescue craft after role change
The High Springs City Commission voted on Thursday to purchase a rescue boat for its fire department now that the city’s role changed with the purchase […]
BOCC to talk next fiscal budget at special meeting
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will hold a special meeting on Tuesday to hear presentations and dive into its environmental protections department budget […]
Supreme Court justice talks civility, judicial philosophy
Florida Supreme Court Justice Jamie Grosshans discussed her upbringing in Mississippi, civility in the public square and her judicial philosophy during a wide-ranging interview at Santa […]
Justice positive toward remote court proceedings
Florida Supreme Court Justice Jamie Grosshans said the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the judiciary to adapt and expressed optimism that some remote court options could become […]
Blood donation entails more than needles
Blood donation requires multiple steps, checks and pieces of specialized equipment. Donors can probably guess some of the supplies—needles, centrifuges and snacks. Other equipment, like cookie […]
Incumbents take Newberry, Archer elections
Three local municipalities held elections Tuesday for three separate commission seats, with four other races featuring only one candidate. In Newberry, incumbent Monty Farnsworth won the […]
BOCC creates new grant, modifies flagpole code
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) met on Tuesday for its regular meeting to discuss flag requirements, a new grant program and the new […]
McGraw campaigns for former school board seat
Former Alachua County School Board member Diyonne McGraw will run for a seat on the dais once again after Gov. Ron DeSantis removed her for living […]
GNV creates process after grocery store proposal
The Gainesville City Commission will implement an unsolicited proposal process until Nov. 1 after approval of staff’s plan at its regular meeting on Thursday. The commission […]
Lake City breaks ground on second fire station
The Lake City Fire Department broke ground on a new fire station on Friday morning, signaling the start of construction for the city’s soon-to-be second station. […]