ElectionsMeet the candidates: Alachua County Commission District 3 Seth Johnson Jul 31, 20248 commentsIncumbent Anna Prizzia faces Jenn Garrett for seat.
ElectionsHigh Springs hopefuls qualify for two seats on November ballot Seth Johnson Jul 29, 20240 commentsCommissioner Byran Williams will not run again.
Florida FindsFlorida Finds: Matheson History Museum opens voting exhibits Ronnie Lovler Jul 29, 20240 commentsTraveling, local exhibits offer glimpse into voting history.
ElectionsAfrican American Accountability Alliance to host 3 election forums Staff Reports Jul 26, 20240 commentsFirst forum for primary candidates is scheduled for Sunday.
ElectionsMeet the candidates: Alachua County Sheriff C.J. Gish Jul 19, 20242 commentsRepublican Emery Gainey and non-partisan Pamela D. Marshall-Koons vie for position.
ElectionsTrump VP pick prompts surge in Gainesville library, bookstore activity Seth Johnson Jul 17, 20240 comments“Hillbilly Elegy” brought back to bookshelf prominence.
ElectionsMeet the candidates: Alachua County Sheriff C.J. Gish Jul 17, 20242 commentsPeter King, Chad Scott and Latrell Simmons will battle for the Democratic Party nomination.
National NewsTrump survives apparent assassination attempt Joshua Schumacher | World News Group, Travis K. Kircher | World News Group Jul 14, 20240 commentsShooter, bystander killed at Pennsylvania rally.
ElectionsMeet the candidates: School Board of Alachua County Glory Reitz Jul 12, 20246 commentsCandidates talk achievement gap, teacher recruiting and retention.
ElectionsLifeSouth to host Gainesville City Commission candidate forum Staff Reports Jun 25, 20240 commentsEvent to be held at LifeSouth’s 13th Street location in Gainesville.
ElectionsVoter registration deadline for primary election slated for July 22 Staff Reports Jun 25, 20240 commentsPrimary election scheduled for Aug. 20.
ElectionsSchool rezoning, GRU issues crop up at League of Women Voters candidate forum Seth Johnson Jun 24, 20242 commentsPrimary election scheduled for Aug. 20.
Government + PoliticsChestnut reflects on priorities heading into second term Seth Johnson Jun 21, 20244 commentsList includes economic development, homelessness.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority asks Barton to keep referendum off ballot Seth Johnson Jun 19, 20245 commentsCity Commission passed the referendum on Tuesday.
ElectionsPrimary Election Candidate Forum slated for Sunday Staff Reports Jun 17, 20240 commentsEvent to take place at Pugh Hall.
ElectionsHere’s who qualified for Alachua County’s 2024 elections J.C. Derrick Jun 14, 20245 commentsFields now set for August, November elections.
EducationClemons asks state leaders to intervene in Newberry charter vote J.C. Derrick Apr 17, 20245 commentsClemons says Newberry Elementary School vote succeeded.
ElectionsPresidential preference primary election slated for Tuesday Staff Reports Mar 18, 20240 commentsAlachua County voters need to be aware of 11 new precinct locations.
NewsACPS releases details for Newberry charter school vote Glory Reitz Mar 8, 20241 commentVoting set for April 5-12 at all three Newberry schools.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs special election candidates give their perspectives on city issues Seth Johnson Mar 6, 20243 commentsCandidate forum happening on March 18.
NewsHigh Springs taps newcomers Miller, Tapanes for city commission Seth Johnson Nov 7, 20233 commentsBoth incumbents fall by almost 250 votes.
Local LivingAlachua County to host election worker orientations Staff Reports Sep 19, 20231 commentOrientations are in preparation for the 2024 Election Cycle.
NewsStudy shows longer ballots reduce voter turnout Brittany Sylvestri | UF Jul 4, 20231 commentData shows when number of candidates increases, voter participation declines.
NewsLocal felon voting program defies expected turnout Seth Johnson Apr 18, 20234 commentsAfter a year, office sees less than 30 applications.