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Government + Politics

Government + Politics

Newberry approves Board of Adjustment dissolution, 500-home development

Staff Reports

Mar 24, 2026

The Newberry City Commission met on Monday, where it voted to eliminate its Board of Adjustment, accepted a clean audit report and approved a land use change to bring 500 single-family homes near Champions […]

Meet the Candidates: Alachua Commission 2026

Lillian Hamman

Mar 23, 2026

Williams, Youmas and Menadier run for Seat 3.

Meet the Candidates: Archer Commission 2026

Lillian Hamman

Mar 23, 2026

Lewandowski secures Seat 4, Penny and Rossi vie for Seat 5.

League of Women Voters to host candidate forums in Alachua and Newberry

Staff Reports

Mar 23, 2026

The League of Women Voters of Alachua County (LWVAC) will host two candidate forums for the upcoming elections on April 14 in the cities of Newberry […]

Gainesville’s downtown advisory board aims to reduce 22% storefront vacancy rate

Seth Johnson

Mar 19, 2026

Board considers tweaks to grant program.

Florida Legislature passes key education bills

Nick Anschultz

Mar 19, 2026

Bills now await signature from governor.

Government + Politics

Hawthorne authorizes emergency wastewater repair, new veterans memorial

Lillian Hamman

Mar 18, 2026

June election qualifying period set for April 13-22.

Government + Politics

Derrick: Research reveals public engagement decreasing in Florida

J.C. Derrick

Mar 17, 2026

Lack of printed public notice benefits developers.

Government + Politics

High Springs to reconsider eliminating fire and police departments

Lillian Hamman

Mar 16, 2026

Commissioner said city needs to stop “shell game.”

Government + Politics

Alachua City Commission sends SBAC letter requesting rezoning vote delay

Lillian Hamman

Mar 11, 2026

Commission greenlights Hathcock Community Center demolition.

Government + Politics

GRU Authority preemption passes the Florida Senate

Seth Johnson

Mar 11, 2026

Legislation headed for governor’s desk.

Archer Community Center renamed in honor of Roberta Lopez

Lillian Hamman

Mar 11, 2026

Friends of Archer board to spearhead fundraising for new signage.

Government + Politics

Alachua County launches whistleblower investigation into animal shelter

Seth Johnson

Mar 10, 2026

Former staff claim mismanagement.

Government + Politics

Archer city managers tackle internal forensic audit, build new budget

Lillian Hamman

Mar 10, 2026

Years of incorrect IRS transactions and reporting procedures to resolve during ‘cleanup.’

Children’s Trust of Alachua County approves 2027-2030 strategic plan

Nick Anschultz

Mar 10, 2026

Board also gained new member at Monday meeting.

Government + Politics

Gainesville, Alachua County repeat delay request on school rezoning

Seth Johnson

Mar 9, 2026

Joint meeting questioned aspects of school district’s plan.

Newberry and Archer finalize candidates ahead of April 14 election

Lillian Hamman

Mar 5, 2026

Clark and Farnsworth run for final terms in office.

Government + Politics

Gainesville considers aid to Heartwood Soundstage after historic deficits

Seth Johnson

Mar 5, 2026

Manager to return with recommendation.

Government + Politics

Florida House approves amendment to keep GRU Authority despite opposition

Seth Johnson

Mar 3, 2026

House rules waived to allow immediate passage.

Government + Politics

Hawthorne celebrates groundbreaking for new food bank, resource center

Lillian Hamman

Mar 3, 2026

Facility with local and county services to open in August 2026.

Government + Politics

Alachua County report outlines medical debt buyout for 31,000 residents

Seth Johnson

Mar 3, 2026

$30 million in local debt already purchased by nonprofit.

Government + Politics

DeSantis announces 2 local judicial appointments

Staff Reports

Mar 3, 2026

Judges named for Eighth Judicial Circuit Court and Alachua County Court.

Government + Politics

Gainesville plan board votes on “oopsies” from past development overlaps

Seth Johnson

Mar 2, 2026

Historic district buffer to come under close review.

Government + Politics

Florida Legislature to end GRU Authority tug-of-war with 24-word amendment

Seth Johnson

Feb 26, 2026

Gainesville mayor authorized to send letters to state leaders.

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