Rockwell wins reelection to school board
Janine Plavac and Hunter Miller to go into runoff election for District 1 seat.
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Rockwell wins reelection to school board
Janine Plavac and Hunter Miller to go into runoff election for District 1 seat.
Randall wins tight race for Florida House District 21 by 174 votes
Universal primary allowed victory with 27% of total vote.
Voters approve Certain’s switch from school board to Alachua County commission
Certain wins seat with 39% of vote.
Gainesville elections 2026: Ward earns final term, joined by Willits and Crabbe
Voters like city trajectory, mayor said.
Atria wins Alachua County judge race with 61% of vote
Race featured two public defenders.
Rawson secures Republican nod for Florida House District 10 amid scrutiny
Over 63% of Alachua County’s votes favored the candidate.
GRU stormwater, solid waste charges moving to annual property tax bills
Gainesville property owners will see changes starting Oct. 1.
High Springs to negotiate settlement with terminated city manager
City Commission approves 53% fire assessment increase.
Rawson downplays League of the South connection as ‘desperate’ play to win
State House race filled with attack mailers against both candidates.
Gainesville City Commission approves $500K Streatery Improvement Grant program
Program to provide up to $50,000 per eligible business.
‘We’re still losing ground’: Alachua County road network to continue degrading
Road budget now hitting $26M annually.
Alachua’s new Hathcock Community Center stalls after state denies funding
Survey finds 81% of respondents would watch government meetings if livestreamed.
Alachua commission debates charter violation amid planning board term extensions
Utilities increase for first time in 16 years.
Alachua County issues resolution about ICE enforcement practices
Commission balance state law, community values and political risks.
Alachua County gives update on FY26 3rd quarter road projects
County reports 42 projects completed and 44 underway.
Pair of public defenders campaign for Alachua County Judge Seat 5
Atria, Martin discuss the court and impartiality.
Judge orders Florida to rewrite property tax amendment wording
Florida attorney general to reword ballot language for Amendment 3.
Gainesville starts building SW Public Safety Center
Project boosts limited public infrastructure in the area.
Outdated forms trigger second election qualifying round in High Springs
Four already-qualified candidates still allowed to campaign
Bid window opens for Ironwood Golf Course, with locals making a play
Local coalition launches second proposal.
Alachua splits on Farmland’s rezoning after 12-hour meeting
New development to bring big changes, potential Walmart.
High Springs commission candidates to run for Seats 1 and 2
Wayne Bloodsworth Jr. will not seek reelection in Nov. 3 race.
Meet the Candidates 2026: 2 compete for School Board of Alachua County District 3 seat
Jancie Vinson runs unopposed, secures District 5 seat.
Meet the Candidates 2026: Cornell seeks 4th county term against lone challenger
Cornell, Baines election to be finalized in August.