Government + PoliticsNewberry reallocates $2 million for Champions Park improvements Lillian Hamman Jun 24, 20250 commentsCity Commission establishes Mayor Youth Council.
Government + PoliticsGainesville considers ending fire exemption for charitable, religious entities Seth Johnson Jun 19, 202511 commentsExempted organizations could pay combined $525,000.
Government + PoliticsAlachua Education Task Force adopts 2025 strategic plan Lillian Hamman Jun 19, 20250 commentsCollaboration with SBAC depends on superintendent response.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs opens applications for Mayor’s Youth Council Staff Reports Jun 18, 20250 commentsGraduations created two vacancies on the council.
Government + PoliticsHawthorne swears in Martin, re-elects Randall, Bouie-Hutchinson Lillian Hamman Jun 17, 20251 commentMitigates June 26-28 homecoming traffic with 8 p.m. closing time.
Government + PoliticsGainesville, Alachua County research bus routes, Hoggetowne Medieval Faire Seth Johnson Jun 17, 202521 commentsCommissions punt on Gainesville Community Redevelopment Area talks.
NewsGainesville will need another $3 million to reopen Thelma Boltin Center Seth Johnson Jun 17, 20254 commentsConstruction cost presents worst case scenario.
Government + PoliticsGainesville narrows 8th Avenue and Waldo Road options, eyes Phase 1 Seth Johnson Jun 12, 20255 commentsCity has $18.7 million ready.
Government + PoliticsArcher city commission approves $193,000 for unpaid invoices Lillian Hamman Jun 11, 20250 commentsTables advertising for permanent city manager and accounting employees.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority readies lawsuit for second referendum, Carter steps down Seth Johnson Jun 11, 20258 commentsUtility leaders look to appeal process.
Government + PoliticsHawthorne selects Martin to remain on City Commission Staff Reports Jun 11, 20251 commentCandidates separated by 36 votes.
Government + PoliticsNewberry to offer Randa Paul city clerk position Lillian Hamman Jun 10, 20251 commentCommission approves land development regulation updates after Track Line appeal.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County sends default letter to Celebration Pointe over contract violations Seth Johnson Jun 10, 202511 commentsCounty hasn’t received financial reporting details.
Government + PoliticsAlachua commission votes in Rodolfo Valladares as interim city manager Lillian Hamman Jun 9, 20259 comments4-1 vote confirms appointment.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs punts repeal of Sunday alcohol ordinance Lillian Hamman Jun 6, 20253 commentsCity to partner with county on Canoe Outpost projects.
Government + PoliticsGainesville passes preliminary special election vote on GRU governance Seth Johnson Jun 6, 20252 commentsFinal vote to come June 12.
Government + PoliticsGainesville Regional Transit System finalizes route adjustments Staff Reports Jun 6, 20250 commentsOn Thursday, the city of Gainesville’s Regional Transit System (RTS) announced it is making several route and service adjustments following the city’s new contract with the […]
Government + PoliticsGRU requests Gainesville leaders stop special election plans Seth Johnson Jun 4, 20255 commentsCity Commission set for vote on Thursday.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission to vote on special election, potential 14-story development Seth Johnson Jun 3, 20252 commentsMorningside Nature Center master plan shows new buildings.
Government + PoliticsAlachua commissioner objects to officials’ private interim city manager support Lillian Hamman Jun 2, 202521 commentsFletcher calls for public vote.
Government + PoliticsPAC joins legal case over Alachua County districts, 2024 referendum Seth Johnson Jun 2, 20257 commentsPAC has spent over $300,000 on district debate.
Local NewsUF finalizes $37M contract for 3,180 acres planned for conservation, golf course Seth Johnson May 29, 202518 commentsFlorida Legislature allocated funds in 2024.
Local NewsAlachua City Manager Mike DaRoza resigns Lillian Hamman May 28, 202512 commentsDaRoza submitted a letter of resignation on Monday to Alachua City Commissioners.
Government + PoliticsArcher gets loan from Alachua County, referred to Newberry for remaining funds Seth Johnson May 28, 20250 commentsFunds needed for water, wastewater projects.