Meet the Candidates: Newberry Commission 2026
Voters to determine three seats on April 14.
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Newberry approves Board of Adjustment dissolution, 500-home development
Board identified as hallmark of red tape.
Meet the Candidates: Alachua Commission 2026
Williams, Youmas and Menadier run for Seat 3.
Meet the Candidates: Archer Commission 2026
Lewandowski secures Seat 4, Penny and Rossi vie for Seat 5.
League of Women Voters to host candidate forums in Alachua and Newberry
The League of Women Voters of Alachua County (LWVAC) will host two candidate forums for the upcoming elections on April 14 in the cities of Newberry […]
Gainesville’s downtown advisory board aims to reduce 22% storefront vacancy rate
Board considers tweaks to grant program.
Florida Legislature passes key education bills
Bills now await signature from governor.
Hawthorne authorizes emergency wastewater repair, new veterans memorial
June election qualifying period set for April 13-22.
Derrick: Research reveals public engagement decreasing in Florida
Lack of printed public notice benefits developers.
High Springs to reconsider eliminating fire and police departments
Commissioner said city needs to stop “shell game.”
Alachua City Commission sends SBAC letter requesting rezoning vote delay
Commission greenlights Hathcock Community Center demolition.
GRU Authority preemption passes the Florida Senate
Legislation headed for governor’s desk.
Archer Community Center renamed in honor of Roberta Lopez
Friends of Archer board to spearhead fundraising for new signage.
Alachua County launches whistleblower investigation into animal shelter
Former staff claim mismanagement.
Archer city managers tackle internal forensic audit, build new budget
Years of incorrect IRS transactions and reporting procedures to resolve during ‘cleanup.’
Children’s Trust of Alachua County approves 2027-2030 strategic plan
Board also gained new member at Monday meeting.
Gainesville, Alachua County repeat delay request on school rezoning
Joint meeting questioned aspects of school district’s plan.
Newberry and Archer finalize candidates ahead of April 14 election
Clark and Farnsworth run for final terms in office.
Gainesville considers aid to Heartwood Soundstage after historic deficits
Manager to return with recommendation.
Florida House approves amendment to keep GRU Authority despite opposition
House rules waived to allow immediate passage.
Hawthorne celebrates groundbreaking for new food bank, resource center
Facility with local and county services to open in August 2026.
Alachua County report outlines medical debt buyout for 31,000 residents
$30 million in local debt already purchased by nonprofit.
DeSantis announces 2 local judicial appointments
Judges named for Eighth Judicial Circuit Court and Alachua County Court.
Gainesville plan board votes on “oopsies” from past development overlaps
Historic district buffer to come under close review.