“Exceeding expectations”: Newberry hears 2026 State of the City
Mayor talks Champions Park, Newberry Charter School and upcoming projects.
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“Exceeding expectations”: Newberry hears 2026 State of the City
Mayor talks Champions Park, Newberry Charter School and upcoming projects.
Gainesville commission agrees to utility bond documents with reluctance
Utility to execute half a billion in financial transactions.
Ward honors local, national music icons in State of the City
City looks to future for America’s 250th anniversary.
Alachua County reviewing 4 projects at Archer Road/Tower Road activity center
Publix submits plans to demolish, replace store.
Alachua County’s 9 municipalities to hold elections in 2026
Races to start in April, run through December.
Gainesville preps for more city construction with $9M approval on Thursday
Utility authority asks for commission bond approval.
Gainesville worried over school zoning plan, reviews gun violence plan
Strategic plan outlines goals for next five years.
Alachua selects library as temporary voting precinct ahead of April election
Hathcock Community Center undergoes structural inspections.
WildFlowers music festival in Melrose approved by Alachua County commission
Supporters, opponents packed the county chamber.
Alachua County Commissioners tell Archer to prep for growth
Joint meeting hears 2024 audit, wastewater and Archer Road expansion updates.
“Revolt, Rebellion”: Florida appeal court hears GRU referendum arguments
No timeline on final decision.
Alachua County officials evaluate school district’s ‘Future Ready’ initiative
Meeting held on Friday at Alachua County School District Office.
Gainesville to break ground on 2 fire stations in 2026, demolish another
Property purchase expected on Friday.
Green for growth: Newberry doubles stoplights, preps for more
Lights come to Highland Park and two-way pair projects.
Alachua County aims to bolster farmers markets with grants
Vote follows countywide survey.
Gainesville metro transportation board settles on new name with ampersand
Organization to rebrand as in-house staff take over.
Groups accuse Alachua city officials of voter suppression amid precinct closure
Pushback follows shutdown of city’s largest Black precinct ahead of spring election.
Alachua County greenlighted for UF land deal, $30M animal shelter
Sheriff’s office to begin animal enforcement.
Alachua hires Valladares as permanent city manager
City Commission updated on livestreaming meetings.
High Springs fires finance director Diane Wilson
Elimination follows $900K bill from November.
High Springs hears Bridlewood updates, Alachua County to manage corridor to trail
Home construction in Bridlewood subdivision to start this summer.
Gainesville considers mobility fee changes for new developments
Comprehensive plan deadline could get pushed back.
Alachua planning board shuts down Tara’s Mill Creek Sink development
Unanimous vote denies Tara April special exception permit.
Prizzia, Scott clarify mugshot policy talks after distorted public perception
Commissioner and sheriff emphasize collaboration.