Alachua County Democratic Party announces July Candidate Forum Series
Only Democratic candidates will be featured at four forums.
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Alachua County Democratic Party announces July Candidate Forum Series
Only Democratic candidates will be featured at four forums.
Community rallies for High Springs police chief, criticizes city transparency
Prayer meeting to precede July 7 commission meeting.
High Springs police chief on indefinite leave as city manager alleges complaints
Antoine Sheppard’s administrative leave effective June 23.
Former High Springs Mayor Gene Petteway dies at 82, honored with city proclamation
Local pharmacist served on City Commission 1973 to 1975.
Higher density recommended for 12-story Gainesville building near historic district
Project received zoning approvals in 2023.
Alachua approves Farmlands Commercial on 441 as resident confirms Walmart rumor
Rezoning hearing set for July 27.
Newberry approves two concrete plants, $125K for downtown parking property
Four of five Planning and Zoning seats filled.
Region IV Democratic Women’s Clubs of Florida to host meet the candidates event
Event slated for June 27 in Newberry.
$80 million wastewater plant underway with Newberry, Archer partnership
Project to be completed by 2029.
Waldo hires new city manager as Kim Worley says goodbye after 25 years
Former Bradford County assistant manager Amanda Brown voted in.
Gainesville open to purchase, partnership bids for Ironwood Golf Course
Options to return this fall.
Hawthorne swears in Franklin, Cobb and Cue to City Commission
New mayor, vice mayor selected.
Alachua County School Board bails on Citizens Field, returns to drawing board
Staff to evaluate all other options.
Former Newberry commissioner, Lois Forte, dies at 85
Celebration of life services set for June 20.
GRU Authority: 39 months from audit to creation to preemption
A full timeline of Mainstreet stories.
Gator grads want to buy Gainesville’s Ironwood Golf Course
Proposal sent to City Commission.
9 Gainesville candidates on ballot for 2026 elections
Three races on August ballot.
DeSantis signs bill that preempts GRU Authority with 24-word amendment
Amendment applies only to Gainesville’s utility.
Eastman earns second term representing Gainesville’s District 4
Gainesville Commissioner Bryan Eastman will return to the dais for a second term after no one filed to run against him. Eastman represents District 4, which consists of much of […]
Gainesville electric rates to stay flat, water to increase in next fiscal year
Utility to pay $128 million in debt.
Gainesville & Alachua County TPO launches redesigned website
Organization seeks applicants for citizen advisory committee.
Gen Z sweeps Hawthorne election
Incumbent and challenger fall to Ronald J. Cobb II and Jonathan J. Franklin.
Two major projects advance for western Alachua County
Wastewater and golf get greenlights.
“Next to comical”: Alachua defers Farmlands vote again as Welch enforces order
Residents inquire about undocumented May 21 workshop.