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. […]
GNV starts groundwork for new industrial park
The Gainesville City Commission voted on Thursday to move forward with a market analysis along Waldo Road near the Gainesville Regional Airport in what could be […]
4 local mayors receive Home Rule Hero award
The Florida League of Cities (FLC) released its list of Home Rule Hero award winners for 2022, and several local mayors and commissioners earned recognition. “[The […]
RTS proposes new, limited-stop Compass Routes
Regional Transit System (RTS) staff plan to launch two new, limited-stop routes in the fall that would target key stops and attract riders without adding extra […]
GNV to discuss road changes, unsolicited proposals
The Gainesville City Commission will meet Thursday for its regular meeting and cover redistricting, a University Avenue traffic study and an unsolicited bid proposal. Redistricting the […]
SBAC votes on grant, UF research project
The School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) met on Tuesday evening for a regular meeting, the first since March 16 due to spring break. The meeting […]
Three Alachua County cities to hold elections
The cities of Newberry, Alachua and Archer will hold city commission elections on April 12 with seven seats up for election but only three with multiple candidates […]