Over 150 state laws take effect this month
Jul 4, 2024
New laws include teaching history of communism to K-12 students, stand-your-ground defense against bears.
Government + Politics
Over 150 state laws take effect this month
New laws include teaching history of communism to K-12 students, stand-your-ground defense against bears.
Florida amends PACE program as cases continue at state Supreme Court
Jul 2, 2024
New law began on July 1.
Newberry Elementary School loses 14 teachers
Jul 2, 2024
School board member blames charter push; Newberry mayor blames district.
High Springs hires new Parks, REC director
Jul 1, 2024
Fort White native has worked in Alachua for the last decade.
Gainesville’s CWA union ‘fighting to survive’ with looming August deadline
Jul 1, 2024
Unions across Florida struggling after new 2023 law.
High Springs votes 3-2 on November referendum about city charter
Jun 28, 2024
Four questions moved forward and four delayed.
GRU Authority votes to keep rates flat, make Bielarski permanent GM
Jun 26, 2024
Members also confirm $8.5 million transfer to city.
Gainesville Housing Authority breaks ground on jobs training center
Jun 26, 2024
Center tied to general neighborhood improvement initiative.
Alachua County votes on Hawthorne codes, expanded language access
Jun 25, 2024
Commissioners OK phase 2 for language access policy.
LifeSouth to host Gainesville City Commission candidate forum
Jun 25, 2024
Event to be held at LifeSouth’s 13th Street location in Gainesville.
Newberry approves LifeSoils lease agreement, discusses Searby
Jun 25, 2024
Citizen commenters continue raising questions about charter school conversion.
Voter registration deadline for primary election slated for July 22
Jun 25, 2024
Primary election scheduled for Aug. 20.
City of Alachua proceeds on schedule with budget
Jun 24, 2024
City’s 2024 budget accounts for over $66 million.
School rezoning, GRU issues crop up at League of Women Voters candidate forum
Jun 24, 2024
Primary election scheduled for Aug. 20.
Chestnut reflects on priorities heading into second term
Jun 21, 2024
List includes economic development, homelessness.
Bielarski fires 2 top GRU officials, reassigns third
Jun 20, 2024
Sustainability office has also been reorganized.
Gainesville commission finalizes housing code change, approves loan
Jun 20, 2024
Loan will go to affordable housing project.
Children’s Trust approves unallocated funds, tentative budget
Jun 20, 2024
$1.6 million left from last year being allocated for three goals.
GRU Authority asks Barton to keep referendum off ballot
Jun 19, 2024
City Commission passed the referendum on Tuesday.
Hawthorne keeps Randall as mayor, approves equipment purchase
Jun 19, 2024
Commission OKs repainting at Little Orange Creek.
Gainesville finalizes ballot question, reviews in-house IT options
Jun 18, 2024
Gainesville staff also voices their perspective on utility revenues.
Ethics committee dismisses complaint against Marlowe
Jun 18, 2024
No word on Coleman ethics complaint.
Gainesville to pass final vote for referendum, review budget on Tuesday
Jun 17, 2024
General government disagrees with Gainesville Regional Utility’s revenue calculation.
