Gainesville metro transportation board settles on new name with ampersand
Organization to rebrand as in-house staff take over.
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Gainesville metro transportation board settles on new name with ampersand
Organization to rebrand as in-house staff take over.
Groups accuse Alachua city officials of voter suppression amid precinct closure
Pushback follows shutdown of city’s largest Black precinct ahead of spring election.
Alachua County greenlighted for UF land deal, $30M animal shelter
Sheriff’s office to begin animal enforcement.
Alachua hires Valladares as permanent city manager
City Commission updated on livestreaming meetings.
High Springs fires finance director Diane Wilson
Elimination follows $900K bill from November.
High Springs hears Bridlewood updates, Alachua County to manage corridor to trail
Home construction in Bridlewood subdivision to start this summer.
Gainesville considers mobility fee changes for new developments
Comprehensive plan deadline could get pushed back.
Alachua planning board shuts down Tara’s Mill Creek Sink development
Unanimous vote denies Tara April special exception permit.
Prizzia, Scott clarify mugshot policy talks after distorted public perception
Commissioner and sheriff emphasize collaboration.
Archer reappoints Hope as mayor, hires Barber as city manager
The Archer City Commission voted on Monday to keep Fletcher Hope as mayor for another year, Iris Bailey as vice mayor and selected Donald Barber as its permanent part-time city manager. […]
Gainesville again paves way for multistory downtown apartment building on Lot 10
City to give away 16 parcels in Heartwood.
Alachua prepares to hire Rodolfo Valladares as city manager
Three-year contract to come before City Commission on Jan. 26.
Alachua planning board calls for environmental tests before Tara permit decision
Tara April hearing to finish on Jan. 20.
GRU Authority approves consultants for $55 million water plant project
State agency would require the changes by 2032.
Newberry celebrates new city hall with ribbon cutting
12,000-square-foot space equipped for expansion.
Levy County appropriations aim to mitigate, repair from major storms
14 projects ask for $21 million.
Gainesville’s Commissioner Ingle to undergo brain surgery with 6-week recovery
Tumor first removed two years ago.
DeSantis appoints Keith Perry to State University System’s Board of Governors
Perry owns roofing contractor service in Gainesville and served in Florida Legislature.
Ward readies for elections, economic development, construction in 2026
Commissioner Ed Book to step down.
Gainesville readies to open $2 million grant pool for NE Eighth Avenue area
Grants aim to revitalize area.
Private 200-acre golf course in Alachua to amend condition after state concern
Tomoka Hills Golf Course is being built by an insurance executive.
Key education bills to watch in Florida’s upcoming legislative session
Cursive writing, teacher oath and extended recess requirements among those to be considered.
6 Gilchrist County projects seek funding in 2026 appropriations requests
Projects include fire, wastewater.
Alachua County delegates seek $141M for 2026 local appropriations
University of Florida takes lion’s share.