Government + Politics Gainesville approves five emergency response projects Seth Johnson Apr 26, 2024Facility needs outpacing funding, city staff said.
Education Lincoln Middle School wins annual Civics Challenge Staff Reports Apr 24, 2024Six Alachua County middle schools participate in competition.
Government + Politics Library district’s long-range plan prioritizes growth, expansion Glory Reitz Apr 24, 2024Alachua County Library District earns 19th clean audit report in a row.
Government + Politics Alachua County OKs purchase of Sunrise Inn owned by St. Francis House Seth Johnson Apr 23, 2024Commissioners discuss Waldo projects.
Government + Politics Newberry passes first reading of big box store zoning in progress Glory Reitz Apr 23, 2024Commission also requests to cancel joint meeting with BOCC.
Government + Politics GNV, UF leaders start weekly negotiations for bus service Seth Johnson Apr 22, 2024Current contract ends June 30.
Education SOS Newberry condemns Marlowe, Clemons Glory Reitz Apr 19, 2024Statement issued by non-profit group calls to "end divisive campaign" following charter conversion vote.
Government + Politics GRU, local solar companies disagree on net metering change for solar Seth Johnson Apr 19, 2024GRU changed the rate that home solar receives.
Government + Politics Gainesville City Commission OKs ballot language draft Seth Johnson Apr 18, 2024Two votes scheduled for May.
Government + Politics GRU Authority finalizes vote on net metering amid pushback Seth Johnson Apr 17, 2024Authority OKs new metering opt out.
Education Clemons asks state leaders to intervene in Newberry charter vote J.C. Derrick Apr 17, 2024Clemons says Newberry Elementary School vote succeeded.
Government + Politics Newberry approves NC Ranch rezoning first reading Glory Reitz Apr 16, 2024Commissioners discuss access, speed of development.
Government + Politics GRU plans rate change for rooftop solar payments Seth Johnson Apr 16, 2024Utilities push away from net metering at full retail rate.
Featured Derrick: We need more public notice, not less J.C. Derrick Apr 15, 2024Gainesville considering future of printed notices.
Government + Politics Supervisor of Elections: Alachua voting outage lasted 5 minutes or less Glory Reitz Apr 12, 2024Barton says election workers followed proper protocol.
Government + Politics From private company to city transit: RTS celebrates 50 years Seth Johnson Apr 12, 2024RTS has driven 202 million passengers in last 25 years.
Government + Politics High Springs moves to codify Sunday alcohol exception with special permit Seth Johnson Apr 12, 2024Residents packed City Hall to speak on the Sunday exception.
Government + Politics UF, Gainesville back to negotiating table over RTS services Seth Johnson Apr 11, 2024UF sends letter after city press conference.
Government + Politics Blalock wins city of Alachua commission seat Glory Reitz Apr 9, 2024NAACP calls for transparency around Hancock Community Center polling place issues.
Government + Politics Alachua County moves public notices to website Seth Johnson Apr 9, 2024Public notices no longer appear in Gainesville Sun, state website.
Government + Politics Alachua County plans redo of 2022 single-member districts vote Seth Johnson Apr 9, 2024Commissioners approved starting a new ballot measure.
Government + Politics UF proposes 25% cut to Gainesville transit budget, city rebuffs plan Seth Johnson Apr 9, 2024Current contract ends in June.
Government + Politics Gainesville OKs security upgrades, uses dwindling ConnectFree funds Seth Johnson Apr 4, 2024Commission starts zero-emission transition plan.
News Perry talks music education, squatters after final legislative session Seth Johnson Apr 3, 2024Local lawmaker served 14 years in Tallahassee.