Education highlights $117.4 billion state budget
Jul 2, 2025
Investment includes historic $15.9 billion in funds for K-12 public school system
Government + Politics
Education highlights $117.4 billion state budget
Investment includes historic $15.9 billion in funds for K-12 public school system
Alachua tests 2-hour parking on Main Street
Jul 1, 2025
City to evaluate enforcement strategies after 6-month trial.
Gainesville Plan Board differs with past vote to give Travelodge historic designation
Jul 1, 2025
City Commission will decide final ruling.
DeSantis approves Florida budget, cuts $8.5 million from Alachua County
Jul 1, 2025
Governor signed budget day before new fiscal year
High Springs passes initial vote to place Sunday alcohol sales on future ballot
Jun 26, 2025
Citizens could decide outcome later in 2025.
Alachua County-based projects account for $230 million in Florida’s proposed budget
Jun 25, 2025
Budget is still subject to governor’s vetoes.
Alachua County remains in holding pattern on animal services, eastside housing
Jun 24, 2025
Commission eyes alternative to UF property.
City staff—not commission—to approve Alachua land developments
Jun 24, 2025
Motion conforms Alachua with new state law taking effect July 1.
Newberry reallocates $2 million for Champions Park improvements
Jun 24, 2025
City Commission establishes Mayor Youth Council.
Gainesville considers ending fire exemption for charitable, religious entities
Jun 19, 2025
Exempted organizations could pay combined $525,000.
Alachua Education Task Force adopts 2025 strategic plan
Jun 19, 2025
Collaboration with SBAC depends on superintendent response.
High Springs opens applications for Mayor’s Youth Council
Jun 18, 2025
Graduations created two vacancies on the council.
Hawthorne swears in Martin, re-elects Randall, Bouie-Hutchinson
Jun 17, 2025
Mitigates June 26-28 homecoming traffic with 8 p.m. closing time.
Gainesville, Alachua County research bus routes, Hoggetowne Medieval Faire
Jun 17, 2025
Commissions punt on Gainesville Community Redevelopment Area talks.
Gainesville will need another $3 million to reopen Thelma Boltin Center
Jun 17, 2025
Construction cost presents worst case scenario.
Gainesville narrows 8th Avenue and Waldo Road options, eyes Phase 1
Jun 12, 2025
City has $18.7 million ready.
Archer city commission approves $193,000 for unpaid invoices
Jun 11, 2025
Tables advertising for permanent city manager and accounting employees.
GRU Authority readies lawsuit for second referendum, Carter steps down
Jun 11, 2025
Utility leaders look to appeal process.
Newberry to offer Randa Paul city clerk position
Jun 10, 2025
Commission approves land development regulation updates after Track Line appeal.
Alachua County sends default letter to Celebration Pointe over contract violations
Jun 10, 2025
County hasn’t received financial reporting details.
Alachua commission votes in Rodolfo Valladares as interim city manager
Jun 9, 2025
4-1 vote confirms appointment.
High Springs punts repeal of Sunday alcohol ordinance
Jun 6, 2025
City to partner with county on Canoe Outpost projects.
Gainesville passes preliminary special election vote on GRU governance
Jun 6, 2025
Final vote to come June 12.