NewsACPS releases details for Newberry charter school vote Glory Reitz Mar 8, 20241 commentVoting set for April 5-12 at all three Newberry schools.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs special election candidates give their perspectives on city issues Seth Johnson Mar 6, 20243 commentsCandidate forum happening on March 18.
NewsHigh Springs taps newcomers Miller, Tapanes for city commission Seth Johnson Nov 7, 20233 commentsBoth incumbents fall by almost 250 votes.
Local LivingAlachua County to host election worker orientations Staff Reports Sep 19, 20231 commentOrientations are in preparation for the 2024 Election Cycle.
NewsStudy shows longer ballots reduce voter turnout Brittany Sylvestri | UF Jul 4, 20231 commentData shows when number of candidates increases, voter participation declines.
NewsLocal felon voting program defies expected turnout Seth Johnson Apr 18, 20234 commentsAfter a year, office sees less than 30 applications.
ElectionsUF study finds election stress may impact health Bill Levesque | UF Health Nov 25, 20220 commentsStudy shows population blood pressure rose following 2016 election.
FeaturedPoe: Gainesville in good hands after elections Seth Johnson Nov 11, 20226 commentsMayor says Ward win is vote of confidence in city’s direction.
ElectionsAlachua County again selects all-Democratic BOCC Camille Broadway Nov 9, 20222 commentsIncumbents win in final countywide vote.
ElectionsWard to take mayoral reins from Poe in January Seth Johnson Nov 9, 20222 commentsEd Book, Casey Willits earn commission seats for districts 2 and 3.
Government + PoliticsVoters pass surtax, single-member districts J.C. Derrick Nov 9, 20220 commentsBoth measures slip by on narrow margins.
ElectionsAssistant state attorney wins open judicial seat Camille Broadway Nov 8, 20220 commentsBrewer wins lopsided victory, taking more than 80% of the vote in five counties.
ElectionsFamiliar faces retain state, U.S. House seats C.J. Gish, Taryn Ashby Nov 8, 20220 commentsIncumbents Cammack, Perry, Clemons and Hinson re-elected on Tuesday.
ElectionsIncumbents look to retain county commission posts Camille Broadway Nov 8, 20220 commentsInfrastructure improvements and fiscal responsibility are top issues among candidates
ElectionsEarly voting turnout reaches 30% Camille Broadway Nov 7, 20220 commentsBallot measures and multiple local contests to be decided Tuesday.
NewsPerry, Long vie for redrawn Senate District 9 Mainstreet Daily News Nov 3, 20220 commentsSeasoned politicians battle to represent Alachua, Levy, Marion counties.
ElectionsGNV candidates approach November runoffs Seth Johnson Nov 2, 20220 commentsDistricts 2, 3 to make final choice.
NewsHouse races feature incumbents, newcomers C.J. Gish Nov 1, 20220 commentsHinson, Clemons to face Merton, Peters for District 21, 22 seats.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County to combine parks, roads in surtax Seth Johnson Oct 26, 20225 commentsProposed surtax would fund Wild Spaces Public Places, roads and affordable housing.
ElectionsEarly voting begins in Alachua County Taryn Ashby Oct 24, 20222 commentsRegistered voters have seven locations to select from throughout county.
ElectionsVoters to decide Alachua County Commission structure Seth Johnson Oct 21, 20225 commentsBoth parties use same logic for at-large structure.
ElectionsCammack, Hawk vie for congressional seat J.C. Derrick Oct 18, 20220 commentsCandidates tackle vastly different map following redistricting
ElectionsBielarski, Ward to debate twice in coming weeks C.J. Gish Oct 13, 20221 commentCandidates also spoke at forum on Sunday.
ElectionsAlachua County election office sends out ballots C.J. Gish Oct 4, 20220 commentsMore than 45,000 ballots were mailed.