Gainesville takes out $22 million loan, continues 8th and Waldo project
Split vote keeps one-way streets.
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Gainesville takes out $22 million loan, continues 8th and Waldo project
Split vote keeps one-way streets.
Newberry, Alachua Conservation Trust awarded grants for water projects
The city of Newberry and the Alachua Conservation Trust (ACT) received funds for water-quality projects through the Florida Springs Restoration Grant Program on Wednesday. According to […]
Alachua County reviews SNAP and housing guidelines for religious properties
Commissioners amend funding policy for food.
Alachua commissioner questions city’s public records policies
City allows alcohol sales near religious institutions in CRA.
Newberry initiates temporary road requirements for subdivided land
City Commission votes to manage Champions Park.
Gainesville commission, utility leaders spar over $700K in legal fees
City lost funding equal to utility’s legal fees.
Gainesville sees crime reductions so far in 2025
City Commission approves housing report.
DeSantis, UF leaders break ground on Hamilton School set to finish in 2027
Historic infirmary from 1931 to be renovated for newest school.
Alachua’s Tara April special permit postponed to January hearing despite protest
Applicant asks for delay one night before meeting.
High Springs drains emergency reserves to pay surprise $900K bill
Miller voted mayor, Bloodsworth Jr. vice mayor.
Gainesville commission receives IT updates, comprehensive plan timelines
IT contract savings used to build independent department.
Alachua County School Board vice chair defends Facebook post at state board meeting
Tina Certain called comment on Charlie Kirk “constitutionally protected speech.”
House votes to end longest government shutdown in nation’s history
Federal government without funding for 43 days.
New Archer commissioner challenges unbalanced transactions
After being sworn in to her first meeting on Monday, Archer’s new Commissioner Karen Fiore wasted no time leading a charge on changes she wants to […]
City of Alachua moves to expand alcohol sales in CRA district
State-funded grant of $1.5 million to be used for road near new Ben E. Keith facility.
Alachua’s Tara timeline to culminate in Nov. 18 hearing
Tara April stormwater approval could pave way for Mill Creek Sink development.
Alachua County keeps district map, OKs wetland impact on 1,067-acre site
Development planned for industrial use in Hawthorne.
GRU Authority to keep utility control for foreseeable future despite public vote
Appeal court grants emergency pause on election.
Updated: Gainesville responds to Florida appeal court on referendum
Court to decide if Gainesville Regional Utilities referendum results get implemented.
High Springs re-elects Grunder, approves extended Sunday alcohol sales
Mayoral terms limited to one year.
No contest, Part 2: Gainesville utilities referendum clears voters by 75%
Utility officials set to file emergency motion.
Gilchrist County BOCC signs public safety agreement with Ginnie Springs Outdoors
Terms look to make historically dangerous park family-friendly.
Gainesville referendum: Early voting numbers arrive, officials plan emergency motion
Polls to be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday.
Early voting opens Friday for Gainesville special election referendum
Locations for early voting are the Supervisor of Elections Office and Millhopper Branch Library.