Government + Politics Alachua tests 2-hour parking on Main Street Lillian Hamman Jul 1, 2025City to evaluate enforcement strategies after 6-month trial.
Government + Politics Gainesville Plan Board differs with past vote to give Travelodge historic designation Seth Johnson Jul 1, 2025City Commission will decide final ruling.
Government + Politics DeSantis approves Florida budget, cuts $8.5 million from Alachua County Seth Johnson Jul 1, 2025Governor signed budget day before new fiscal year
Government + Politics High Springs passes initial vote to place Sunday alcohol sales on future ballot Seth Johnson Jun 26, 2025 Citizens could decide outcome later in 2025.
Government + Politics Alachua County-based projects account for $230 million in Florida’s proposed budget Seth Johnson Jun 25, 2025Budget is still subject to governor’s vetoes.
Government + Politics Alachua County remains in holding pattern on animal services, eastside housing Seth Johnson Jun 24, 2025Commission eyes alternative to UF property.
Government + Politics City staff—not commission—to approve Alachua land developments Lillian Hamman Jun 24, 2025Motion conforms Alachua with new state law taking effect July 1.
Government + Politics Newberry reallocates $2 million for Champions Park improvements Lillian Hamman Jun 24, 2025City Commission establishes Mayor Youth Council.
Government + Politics Gainesville considers ending fire exemption for charitable, religious entities Seth Johnson Jun 19, 2025Exempted organizations could pay combined $525,000.
Government + Politics Alachua Education Task Force adopts 2025 strategic plan Lillian Hamman Jun 19, 2025Collaboration with SBAC depends on superintendent response.
Government + Politics High Springs opens applications for Mayor’s Youth Council Staff Reports Jun 18, 2025Graduations created two vacancies on the council.
Government + Politics Hawthorne swears in Martin, re-elects Randall, Bouie-Hutchinson Lillian Hamman Jun 17, 2025Mitigates June 26-28 homecoming traffic with 8 p.m. closing time.
Government + Politics Gainesville, Alachua County research bus routes, Hoggetowne Medieval Faire Seth Johnson Jun 17, 2025Commissions punt on Gainesville Community Redevelopment Area talks.
News Gainesville will need another $3 million to reopen Thelma Boltin Center Seth Johnson Jun 17, 2025Construction cost presents worst case scenario.
Government + Politics Gainesville narrows 8th Avenue and Waldo Road options, eyes Phase 1 Seth Johnson Jun 12, 2025City has $18.7 million ready.
Government + Politics Archer city commission approves $193,000 for unpaid invoices Lillian Hamman Jun 11, 2025Tables advertising for permanent city manager and accounting employees.
Government + Politics GRU Authority readies lawsuit for second referendum, Carter steps down Seth Johnson Jun 11, 2025Utility leaders look to appeal process.
Government + Politics Hawthorne selects Martin to remain on City Commission Staff Reports Jun 11, 2025Candidates separated by 36 votes.
Government + Politics Newberry to offer Randa Paul city clerk position Lillian Hamman Jun 10, 2025Commission approves land development regulation updates after Track Line appeal.
Government + Politics Alachua County sends default letter to Celebration Pointe over contract violations Seth Johnson Jun 10, 2025County hasn’t received financial reporting details.
Government + Politics Alachua commission votes in Rodolfo Valladares as interim city manager Lillian Hamman Jun 9, 20254-1 vote confirms appointment.
Government + Politics High Springs punts repeal of Sunday alcohol ordinance Lillian Hamman Jun 6, 2025City to partner with county on Canoe Outpost projects.
Government + Politics Gainesville passes preliminary special election vote on GRU governance Seth Johnson Jun 6, 2025Final vote to come June 12.
Government + Politics Gainesville Regional Transit System finalizes route adjustments Staff Reports Jun 6, 2025On Thursday, the city of Gainesville’s Regional Transit System (RTS) announced it is making several route and service adjustments following the city’s new contract with the […]