Government + Politics Micanopy to stay debt-free with water filtration upgrade Lillian Hamman Aug 13, 2025Community center reports after-school programs improve literacy by 92%.
Government + Politics Alachua County approves rezoning near Newnans Lake, praises concessions Seth Johnson Aug 12, 2025Conditions announced for dark sky lighting, roadway access.
Government + Politics Gainesville to consider millage rate increase at Thursday’s final budget meeting Seth Johnson Aug 12, 2025Staff to present three scenarios.
Crime Newberry commissioner offers $1K reward to find Veterans Memorial Park flag thief Lillian Hamman Aug 12, 2025U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack to arrange new flags for park.
Government + Politics Alachua fires City Attorney Marian Rush Lillian Hamman Aug 12, 20253-2 vote leaves city with 30 days to find replacement.
Local News Judge denies GRU attempt to stop referendum J.C. Derrick Aug 9, 2025GRU appeal of April decision still ongoing.
Government + Politics Gainesville city manager submits letter of resignation C.J. Gish Aug 8, 2025Cynthia Curry to leave position on Nov. 21 after four years with city.
Government + Politics Gainesville to remove rainbow crosswalks in FDOT compliance Lillian Hamman Aug 7, 2025Fall 2025 Regional Transit Service changes indicate nearly 30% route decrease.
Government + Politics Alachua County evaluates 3 new commissioner district maps for 2026 Seth Johnson Aug 7, 2025New districts could force moves ahead of next election.
Government + Politics Hawthorne reviews potential property purchases, code enforcement software Lillian Hamman Aug 6, 2025City will seek new accounting services.
Government + Politics Animal control services may shift to Alachua County Sheriff Office Seth Johnson Aug 5, 2025Alachua County currently handles cases for animal abuse, dog fights and strays through its Animal Services Department, but county officials gave tentative approval to shift these […]
Education Alachua GOP letter argues city commissioner escalated hostility at SBAC meeting Nick Anschultz, Seth Johnson Aug 5, 2025Letter states Casey Willits contributed to tension against citizen speaking.
Government + Politics Florida DOGE to audit Alachua County offices next week Seth Johnson Aug 5, 2025State letter includes 51 informational requests.
News Citizen’s threat of suit shines light on redacted public records in Alachua Lillian Hamman Aug 4, 2025City takes four months to release full record.
Government + Politics High Springs voters to determine Sunday alcohol policy Lillian Hamman Aug 1, 2025Commission approves second reading of Nov. 4 ballot.
Government + Politics ‘This mistake was mine alone’: Rockwell again apologizes for Hulk Hogan comments Nick Anschultz Aug 1, 2025School board approves tentative millage, budget.
Government + Politics Gainesville groups gather to rebuke DeSantis audit, property tax plans Seth Johnson Jul 31, 2025Two-day state audit already underway.
Government + Politics Archer sets preliminary millage rate with tax increase likely Lillian Hamman Jul 31, 2025Fiscal audit to begin Aug. 12.
Government + Politics Newberry proposes 6.0623 millage for 2025-26 fiscal year Lillian Hamman Jul 30, 2025Commission approves $2.2 million loan to Newberry Community School.
Education Florida’s back-to-school sales tax holiday begins Friday Nick Anschultz Jul 30, 2025Monthlong holiday will continue through Aug. 31
Government + Politics “We’re looking like liars”: vote to investigate Alachua resignations fails, again Lillian Hamman Jul 29, 2025Proposed 2025-26 millage set to 6.2500.
Government + Politics Gainesville’s MTPO is changing: what is it and how does it direct millions of dollars? Seth Johnson Jul 25, 2025Growing population places board in new classification.
Government + Politics DeSantis to ready Florida with AI policy rollout, calls out flaws Seth Johnson Jul 24, 2025Governor said future legislation may be needed.
Government + Politics High Springs approves $90K land development code rewrite Lillian Hamman Jul 23, 2025City Commission sets 2025-26 potential tentative maximum millage rate to 6.99.