Government + PoliticsHigh Springs urges residents to join budget workshop Thursday Lillian Hamman Aug 18, 20250 commentsCity commissioner asks county for more time before cutting its fire aid to the city.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County seeks public input on commission district maps Staff Reports Aug 18, 20252 commentsCitizens encouraged to submit maps that meet certain criteria.
Government + PoliticsPersonal, Professional and Providential: Curry explains her resignation Mainstreet Daily News Aug 17, 20254 commentsCurry sends letter to city staff.
Government + PoliticsGainesville selects millage rate increase, preps for shortfalls in future budgets Seth Johnson Aug 14, 20255 commentsFinal votes come in September.
Government + PoliticsMicanopy to stay debt-free with water filtration upgrade Lillian Hamman Aug 13, 20251 commentCommunity center reports after-school programs improve literacy by 92%.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County approves rezoning near Newnans Lake, praises concessions Seth Johnson Aug 12, 20254 commentsConditions announced for dark sky lighting, roadway access.
Government + PoliticsGainesville to consider millage rate increase at Thursday’s final budget meeting Seth Johnson Aug 12, 20253 commentsStaff to present three scenarios.
CrimeNewberry commissioner offers $1K reward to find Veterans Memorial Park flag thief Lillian Hamman Aug 12, 20251 commentU.S. Rep. Kat Cammack to arrange new flags for park.
Government + PoliticsAlachua fires City Attorney Marian Rush Lillian Hamman Aug 12, 202526 comments3-2 vote leaves city with 30 days to find replacement.
Local NewsJudge denies GRU attempt to stop referendum J.C. Derrick Aug 9, 202510 commentsGRU appeal of April decision still ongoing.
Government + PoliticsGainesville city manager submits letter of resignation C.J. Gish Aug 8, 202515 commentsCynthia Curry to leave position on Nov. 21 after four years with city.
Government + PoliticsGainesville to remove rainbow crosswalks in FDOT compliance Lillian Hamman Aug 7, 202530 commentsFall 2025 Regional Transit Service changes indicate nearly 30% route decrease.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County evaluates 3 new commissioner district maps for 2026 Seth Johnson Aug 7, 202512 commentsNew districts could force moves ahead of next election.
Government + PoliticsHawthorne reviews potential property purchases, code enforcement software Lillian Hamman Aug 6, 20250 commentsCity will seek new accounting services.
Government + PoliticsAnimal control services may shift to Alachua County Sheriff Office Seth Johnson Aug 5, 20256 commentsAlachua 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 […]
EducationAlachua GOP letter argues city commissioner escalated hostility at SBAC meeting Nick Anschultz, Seth Johnson Aug 5, 20259 commentsLetter states Casey Willits contributed to tension against citizen speaking.
Government + PoliticsFlorida DOGE to audit Alachua County offices next week Seth Johnson Aug 5, 202514 commentsState letter includes 51 informational requests.
NewsCitizen’s threat of suit shines light on redacted public records in Alachua Lillian Hamman Aug 4, 202519 commentsCity takes four months to release full record.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs voters to determine Sunday alcohol policy Lillian Hamman Aug 1, 20250 commentsCommission 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, 20256 commentsSchool board approves tentative millage, budget.
Government + PoliticsGainesville groups gather to rebuke DeSantis audit, property tax plans Seth Johnson Jul 31, 202524 commentsTwo-day state audit already underway.
Government + PoliticsArcher sets preliminary millage rate with tax increase likely Lillian Hamman Jul 31, 20250 commentsFiscal audit to begin Aug. 12.
Government + PoliticsNewberry proposes 6.0623 millage for 2025-26 fiscal year Lillian Hamman Jul 30, 20250 commentsCommission approves $2.2 million loan to Newberry Community School.
EducationFlorida’s back-to-school sales tax holiday begins Friday Nick Anschultz Jul 30, 20250 commentsMonthlong holiday will continue through Aug. 31