Government + PoliticsGridlocked GRU Authority to stop collecting Gainesville’s garbage bills Seth Johnson May 13, 20265 commentsSplit authority results in no vote.
Government + PoliticsNewberry projects $2.2M setback if property taxes eliminated Lillian Hamman May 12, 20262 commentsHarvest Singularity greenhouse groundbreaking on May 26.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County’s rural broadband deployment passes 80% mark Seth Johnson May 12, 20261 commentWindstream installing the fiber in four main areas.
Government + PoliticsLewandowski, Rossi sworn onto Archer City Commission Lillian Hamman May 12, 20260 commentsBOCC’s Mary Alford encourages consensus among commission.
Elections5 new candidates join 2026 Gainesville elections Seth Johnson May 11, 20261 commentFormer Gainesville Sun editor enters race.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs brainstorms rate increases, revenue streams to save fire and police Lillian Hamman May 8, 20260 commentsCity manager to hold final cuts until new finance director is onboarded.
Government + PoliticsGainesville moves forward on charter amendment, stalls on 10-foot land strip Seth Johnson May 7, 20265 comments Commission OKs $40,000 to museum.
Government + PoliticsAlachua commission defers vote on Farmlands Commercial land-use change Lillian Hamman May 5, 20263 commentsMayor Welch interrupts public comment.
Government + PoliticsGainesville’s RTS loses riders with route cuts, new station planned for Tower Road Seth Johnson May 5, 20267 commentsFigures show loss of half a million passengers in first six months.
Government + PoliticsFuture of High Springs fire and police on deck for Thursday workshop Lillian Hamman May 4, 20260 commentsPublic pushes back on cuts amid wildfires and drought.
Government + PoliticsIllegal land clearing at Tara Phoenicia halted by city of Alachua Lillian Hamman Apr 30, 202612 commentsLandowner could have 30 days to submit restoration plan.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County OK’s new land use for UF’s 36-hole championship golf course Seth Johnson Apr 28, 202610 commentsAmendment headed to state for review.
Government + PoliticsNewberry Commission mixed vote approves 1,250-home development for state review Lillian Hamman Apr 28, 20263 commentsNewberry and Alachua County partner on $1.5 million CR 235, Newberry Lane roundabout.
Government + Politics2 Jane’s Walks planned to discuss Gainesville development with commissioner Staff Reports Apr 28, 20262 commentsWalks will be at The Streatery, Gainesville Cohousing.
Government + PoliticsHawthorne, Alachua County to seek Santa Fe College satellite campus funding Lillian Hamman Apr 23, 20261 commentLibrary to hold grand opening on Saturday.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County opens renovated motels for permanent supportive housing Seth Johnson Apr 21, 202612 comments67 units to be occupied next week.
Government + PoliticsAlachua swears in Jackson Youmas to City Commission Mainstreet Daily News Apr 20, 20260 commentsJennifer Ringersen selected vice mayor.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission wants to curb roam towing but not sure how far Seth Johnson Apr 17, 20269 commentsCommissioners asked for staff to return with two options.
Government + PoliticsNavigating electric bills: GRU’s fuel adjustment explained amid public debate Seth Johnson Apr 16, 20264 commentsBills more hit by fuel than base rates.
ElectionsJennifer Rossi wins Archer City Commission Seat 5 Lillian Hamman Apr 15, 20262 comments Local artist to be sworn onto dais alongside Army veteran.
ElectionsYoumas earns 52% of votes to win Alachua City Commission race Lillian Hamman Apr 14, 20264 commentsCVS store manager defeated incumbent and fellow challenger.
Government + PoliticsAnimal shelter stays top priority at Alachua County along with Archer Road project Seth Johnson Apr 14, 20264 commentsGRU agrees to easement amendment.
FeaturedNewberry incumbents sweep 3-seat commission race Lillian Hamman Apr 14, 20260 commentsColeman, Clark and Farnsworth gear up for new two-year terms.
Government + PoliticsGainesville starts work to finalize The Streatery for $4.5 million Seth Johnson Apr 13, 20265 commentsConstruction to finish by October.