Elections5 new candidates join 2026 Gainesville elections Seth Johnson May 11, 20261 commentFormer Gainesville Sun editor enters race.
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.
FeaturedNewberry incumbents sweep 3-seat commission race Lillian Hamman Apr 14, 20260 commentsColeman, Clark and Farnsworth gear up for new two-year terms.
ElectionsCommunity Spring looks to build civic engagement among disenfranchised residents Seth Johnson Apr 6, 20261 commentNew initiative launches with Thursday webinar.
NewsQ&A: Florida House District 10 candidates comment on 2026 legislative session Seth Johnson Apr 6, 20260 commentsBrannan, Thorton and Rawson tell how they would have voted in Tallahassee.
ElectionsQ&A: Florida House District 22 candidate responds to 2026 session Seth Johnson Apr 3, 20263 commentsAmy Trask lone contender against incumbent Rep. Chad Johnson.
Government + PoliticsQ&A: Florida House District 21 candidates react to 2026 Legislative Session Seth Johnson Apr 2, 20261 commentPacked Democratic field vies for Hinson’s vacant seat.
Government + PoliticsNewberry spat: Sheriff sends charges to state attorney against candidate Oldman Lillian Hamman Mar 30, 20268 commentsDeputy’s altercation report remains outstanding.
ElectionsMeet the Candidates: Newberry Commission 2026 Lillian Hamman Mar 25, 20264 commentsVoters to determine three seats on April 14.
ElectionsMeet the Candidates: Alachua Commission 2026 Lillian Hamman Mar 23, 20261 commentWilliams, Youmas and Menadier run for Seat 3.
ElectionsMeet the Candidates: Archer Commission 2026 Lillian Hamman Mar 23, 20260 commentsLewandowski secures Seat 4, Penny and Rossi vie for Seat 5.
ElectionsLeague of Women Voters to host candidate forums in Alachua and Newberry Staff Reports Mar 23, 20260 commentsThe 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 […]
ElectionsNewberry and Archer finalize candidates ahead of April 14 election Lillian Hamman Mar 5, 20260 commentsClark and Farnsworth run for final terms in office.
ElectionsWilliams, Menadier and Youmas to run for Alachua City Commission Seat 3 Lillian Hamman Feb 25, 20265 comments Incumbent Dayna Williams’ three-year term to be contested on April 14.
Government + Politics7 new candidates enter Alachua County 2026 elections Seth Johnson Feb 23, 20261 commentHawthorne’s mayor to run for Florida House.
ElectionsAlachua County’s 9 municipalities to hold elections in 2026 Lillian Hamman Feb 17, 20260 commentsRaces to start in April, run through December.
NewsGroups accuse Alachua city officials of voter suppression amid precinct closure Lillian Hamman Jan 29, 20266 commentsPushback follows shutdown of city’s largest Black precinct ahead of spring election.
Elections15 candidates ready for Florida House, Senate, Alachua County and Gainesville races Seth Johnson Jan 2, 20260 commentsIncumbents term limited and stepping down.
Government + PoliticsUpdated: Gainesville responds to Florida appeal court on referendum Seth Johnson Nov 5, 20256 commentsCourt to decide if Gainesville Regional Utilities referendum results get implemented.
ElectionsHigh Springs re-elects Grunder, approves extended Sunday alcohol sales Lillian Hamman Nov 5, 20254 commentsMayoral terms limited to one year.
ElectionsNo contest, Part 2: Gainesville utilities referendum clears voters by 75% Seth Johnson Nov 4, 202541 commentsUtility officials set to file emergency motion.
ElectionsGainesville referendum: Early voting numbers arrive, officials plan emergency motion Seth Johnson Nov 3, 20256 commentsPolls to be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday.
Government + PoliticsGainesville leaders debate GRU Authority’s impact on utility management Seth Johnson Oct 28, 202511 commentsTown hall featured Mayor Harvey Ward and GRU CEO Ed Bielarsksi.