Government + PoliticsFeds to build mile-long wall underneath contaminated Gainesville Superfund site Seth Johnson Oct 8, 20269 commentsWork scheduled for this fall.
Government + PoliticsAlachua halts AI data centers, commissioners detail rising harassment Lillian Hamman Oct 7, 20261 commentCity adopts late budget.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority to remain in charge after Florida appeal court ruling Seth Johnson Oct 7, 20264 commentsRuling nullifies the two referendums passed by residents.
Government + PoliticsGainesville officially celebrates $25 million Choice Neighborhoods grant Seth Johnson Oct 6, 20261 commentGrant covers 1.5-square mile area.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County seeks residents for Wild Spaces Infrastructure Surtax Citizen Oversight Board Staff Reports Oct 5, 20260 commentsApplicants must be Alachua County residents.
Government + PoliticsRoam towing to end in Gainesville in January 2027 Seth Johnson Oct 2, 20263 commentsCity moves to call-in towing only.
Government + PoliticsTara Forest developer sues Alachua for up to $10 million Lillian Hamman Oct 1, 20268 commentsApplicant claims hearing delays led to lost value.
Government + PoliticsSplit Gainesville City Plan Board denies new land use near Depot Park Seth Johnson Sep 28, 20264 commentsThe Gainesville City Plan Board voted to reject a proposed new land use and zoning for The Cottages at Depot Park on Thursday, with 16 public commenters worried […]
Government + PoliticsArcher completes $6.58 million Phase 1 of wastewater plant Lillian Hamman Sep 28, 20261 commentNext phase to build lift station and feed pipes under railroad tracks.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County adopts rollback rate to fund 2026-27 budget Seth Johnson Sep 23, 20263 commentsGeneral fund budget hits $327 million.
Government + Politics‘This is a crisis’: Alachua County manager gives pothole, roadway update Seth Johnson Sep 22, 202623 commentsCounty using new materials, asking other governments for workers.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs doubles down on public safety cuts with 2026-27 budget adoption Lillian Hamman Sep 22, 20260 commentsFlorida City and County Management Association to help look for interim and permanent city manager.
Government + PoliticsGainesville leaders explain immigration policy amid protester pushback Seth Johnson Sep 17, 20268 commentsPolice say policy follows state mandate.
Government + PoliticsArea cities set tentative millage rates as final 2026-27 budget votes approach Lillian Hamman Sep 17, 20260 commentsFinal votes to come during end of month meetings.
Government + PoliticsAlachua to draft 12-month moratorium for AI data centers Lillian Hamman Sep 15, 20263 commentsPlanning department denies any active data center application rumors.
Government + PoliticsGainesville now ready for final vote on $174 million 2026-27 budget Seth Johnson Sep 11, 20262 commentsFire assessment increase helped fill funding gap.
Government + Politics‘To save this city’: High Springs to negotiate fire and police services with Alachua County Lillian Hamman Sep 10, 20267 commentsCommissioners deem both services unsustainable.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority moves to demolish buildings, then sell part of Power District Seth Johnson Sep 10, 202618 commentsBuildings vacated, unmaintained for last 14 years.
Government + PoliticsGainesville’s Chestnut endorses Donalds, local Democrats double down on Jolly Seth Johnson Sep 9, 202610 commentsDisagreement started with lieutenant governor selection.
Government + PoliticsHow Gainesville’s Thursday budget votes will impact residents Seth Johnson Sep 8, 20262 commentsFlat millage rate surpassed by rising fire assessment.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs appoints interim fire chief amid citywide leadership shuffles Lillian Hamman Sep 8, 20260 commentsKevin Pearson to serve as chief after Joseph Peters steps down.
Government + PoliticsGainesville wins $25 million Choice Neighborhoods grant from federal government Seth Johnson Sep 3, 202613 commentsThree years of planning aimed at transforming East University Ave.
Government + PoliticsGainesville seeks community input on future of Southwest Study Area Staff Reports Sep 2, 20260 commentsMeeting slated for Sept. 16 at UF/IFAS Beef Teaching Unit South in Gainesville.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs fire chief goes part-time, lands Suwannee County captain role Lillian Hamman Aug 28, 20260 commentsCommissioner says short staff could diminish fire department.