Newberry promotes Jason Lyman to fire chief
Kevin Farr named deputy chief.
Government + Politics
Gainesville leaders discuss Easter shooting, historic event issues at TB McPherson
Manager said warnings should have been raised.
Gainesville board OKs new civil courthouse, Oak Hall School parking lot
New KEDPLASMA planned for 13th Street.
Alachua City Commission swears in new mayor, commissioner
New commission moves forward with Fletcher Trace and Westside Commons developments.
Alachua County leaders flip to new chapter of literacy plan
$250,000 reserved for plan following 1-year assessment.
Alachua County planning agency votes against 82-acre rezoning near Newnans Lake
Alachua County’s Local Planning Agency and Planning Commission split their votes Wednesday on a change in land use and zoning for an 82-acre parcel just west […]
Lincoln Middle clinches 8th annual Civics Challenge, Westwood earns silver
Family Feud-styled games promote civic engagement.
Derrick: Time to revisit public notice in Alachua County
County’s website has proven poor substitute for newspaper notice.
Newberry to apply for neighborhood revitalization grant
City also grants franchise to Central Florida Electric Cooperative.
DeSantis appoints Janine Plavac to School Board of Alachua County
Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Janine Plavac on Friday to fill the School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) District 5 seat vacated by Kay Abbitt in December. […]
Gainesville looks for $130K for another year of Hoggetowne downtown
Commissioners ask staff to explore Gainesville Raceway, Job Corps Center for possible permanent location.
Alachua votes in new mayor, commissioner
Political newcomers Welch and Fletcher won with campaigns on transparency.
Alachua County Commission moves to test air quality around Florence Landfill
Six-month plan will collect data samples ahead of landfill’s closure.
Newberry picks Marden, Long, Mazon in unofficial results
The citizens of Newberry voted for continuity and trust in current leadership in a municipal election on Tuesday, electing a current city commissioner to become mayor, […]
City of Alachua receives clean audit report
Commission also OKs budget amendment for Alachua Police Department motorcycle grant.
Gainesville flyers stir Alachua, Newberry election season
Candidates push to remain on-message.
GRU Authority appeals judge’s referendum ruling, city weighs options
Gainesville utility remains in tug-of-war.
Judge annuls GRU Authority referendum result, says Gainesville can change charter
Three-part ruling leaves authority in charge.
Alachua County talks budget season, resource centers
Burden for fire assessment may shift.
Gainesville Plan Board allows elementary school move, talks public notices
Board also allowed new fuel tank at airport.
Gainesville kicks off 2025 budget season
Six audits return no findings.
School board requests appeal of Newberry charter conversion
State review commission unanimously approved charter application.
3 North Florida water supply projects receive over $5.7M in funding
Projects located within Suwannee River Water Management District.
Newberry finalizes comprehensive plan update
City manager authorized to execute agreement with Publix for traffic signal.