Government + PoliticsJudge annuls GRU Authority referendum result, says Gainesville can change charter Seth Johnson Apr 2, 20254 commentsThree-part ruling leaves authority in charge.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County talks budget season, resource centers Seth Johnson Apr 1, 20251 commentBurden for fire assessment may shift.
Government + PoliticsGainesville Plan Board allows elementary school move, talks public notices Seth Johnson Mar 28, 20250 commentsBoard also allowed new fuel tank at airport.
Government + PoliticsGainesville kicks off 2025 budget season Seth Johnson Mar 27, 20251 commentSix audits return no findings.
EducationSchool board requests appeal of Newberry charter conversion Glory Reitz Mar 27, 20251 commentState review commission unanimously approved charter application.
News3 North Florida water supply projects receive over $5.7M in funding Staff Reports Mar 27, 20250 commentsProjects located within Suwannee River Water Management District.
Government + PoliticsNewberry finalizes comprehensive plan update Glory Reitz Mar 25, 20250 commentsCity manager authorized to execute agreement with Publix for traffic signal.
Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua votes down external planner contract Glory Reitz Mar 24, 202518 commentsCity manager responds to resigned planner’s open letter.
NewsFinal development plan approved for mixed-use, 12-acre site in Jonesville Seth Johnson Mar 21, 202510 commentsCar wash, office and indoor training facility planned.
ElectionsMeet the Candidates: Alachua Commission 2025 Glory Reitz Mar 21, 20259 commentsMayor, Seat 2 up for election.
BusinessFederal Reserve holds interest rates steady amid tariffs Elizabeth Russell | World News Group Mar 21, 20250 commentsPresident Trump said right thing to do would be to cut rates.
ElectionsAlachua, Newberry candidate forums slated for next 2 Sundays Staff Reports Mar 20, 20251 commentLeague of Women Voters of Alachua County hosting events.
ElectionsMeet the Candidates: Newberry Mayor 2025 Glory Reitz Mar 20, 20251 commentTim Marden and Joy Glanzer run for seat that has been uncontested since 2017.
ElectionsMeet the Candidates: Newberry Commission 2025 Glory Reitz Mar 19, 20258 commentsTwo candidates running for each available seat.
BusinessNew McDonald’s passes High Springs planning board Seth Johnson Mar 18, 20256 comments Item could return to City Commission on March 27.
Government + PoliticsArcher talks financial recovery, road expansion with Alachua County Seth Johnson Mar 18, 20251 commentCity has reduced debt by half a million.
Government + PoliticsFormer Alachua planner raises concerns over outside influences, Mill Creek projects Seth Johnson Mar 14, 20259 commentsCity decided not to investigate planner exodus.
BusinessNewberry launches F-300 AgFoodTech Startup Accelerator program Lillian Hamman Mar 14, 20251 commentStartup incubator program aims to position Florida as “Silicon Valley of agriculture.”
Government + PoliticsGainesville talks Citizens Field, partnership with school district Seth Johnson Mar 13, 20253 commentsCommissioners split on idea of selling stadium.
EducationSchool board asks to own Citizens Field Glory Reitz Mar 13, 20252 commentsVu attempts to expand ask to include all of East Gainesville Sports Complex.
EducationSchool board to appeal Newberry charter conversion Glory Reitz Mar 12, 20253 commentsSome board members indicate they are prepared for other legal action if necessary.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority votes to work on removing city fees from utility bills Seth Johnson Mar 12, 20252 commentsChange will likely start in September 2026.
Government + Politics‘Blatant power grab’: Legal briefs filed in Alachua County district referendum appeal Seth Johnson Mar 12, 20250 commentsCounty must respond before chance of oral arguments.
Government + PoliticsNewberry OKs property sale for Alachua County rural collection center Glory Reitz Mar 11, 20252 commentsCommission also authorizes staff to begin negotiations on extension of Easton contract.