High Springs police chief reinstated with 6 of 11 charges cleared
Citizens await commission response at July 23 meeting.
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High Springs police chief reinstated with 6 of 11 charges cleared
Citizens await commission response at July 23 meeting.
Alachua County commissioners move toward aides, support staff restructure
Vacant positions allow restructuring.
Voter registration deadline for 2026 primary election is July 20
Primary election set for Aug. 18.
Whistleblower investigation clears Alachua County staff of animal mistreatment
Three claims substantiated; 24 largely dismissed.
Gainesville community joins local leaders in opposing Boys & Girls Club sale
Backroom discussions fall short, legal action possible.
City of Gainesville seeks public input on 2026-27 Annual Action Plan
Two upcoming meetings slated for July 13 and July 16.
Melrose residents ask Alachua County to investigate WildFlowers permit compliance
Festival happened in March after debated permit.
Alachua County Democratic Party announces July Candidate Forum Series
Only Democratic candidates will be featured at four forums.
Community rallies for High Springs police chief, criticizes city transparency
Prayer meeting to precede July 7 commission meeting.
High Springs police chief on indefinite leave as city manager alleges complaints
Antoine Sheppard’s administrative leave effective June 23.
Former High Springs Mayor Gene Petteway dies at 82, honored with city proclamation
Local pharmacist served on City Commission 1973 to 1975.
Higher density recommended for 12-story Gainesville building near historic district
Project received zoning approvals in 2023.
Alachua approves Farmlands Commercial on 441 as resident confirms Walmart rumor
Rezoning hearing set for July 27.
Newberry approves two concrete plants, $125K for downtown parking property
Four of five Planning and Zoning seats filled.
Region IV Democratic Women’s Clubs of Florida to host meet the candidates event
Event slated for June 27 in Newberry.
$80 million wastewater plant underway with Newberry, Archer partnership
Project to be completed by 2029.
Waldo hires new city manager as Kim Worley says goodbye after 25 years
Former Bradford County assistant manager Amanda Brown voted in.
Gainesville open to purchase, partnership bids for Ironwood Golf Course
Options to return this fall.
Hawthorne swears in Franklin, Cobb and Cue to City Commission
New mayor, vice mayor selected.
Alachua County School Board bails on Citizens Field, returns to drawing board
Staff to evaluate all other options.
Former Newberry commissioner, Lois Forte, dies at 85
Celebration of life services set for June 20.
GRU Authority: 39 months from audit to creation to preemption
A full timeline of Mainstreet stories.
Gator grads want to buy Gainesville’s Ironwood Golf Course
Proposal sent to City Commission.
9 Gainesville candidates on ballot for 2026 elections
Three races on August ballot.