Meet the Candidates: Congressional District 3
Tom Wells challenges incumbent Kat Cammack.
Government + Politics
Newberry OKs NC Ranch CDD first reading commission
Commission punts CDD for Westone first reading with second readings set for Nov. 12.
Gainesville OKs concept plan for pedestrian-only downtown “Streatery”
Project expected to start construction in late 2025.
Gainesville announces Regional Transit System changes
Budget constraints lead to adjustments.
Meet the candidates: Alachua County Sheriff
Republican Emery Gainey, Democrat Chad Scott and non-partisan Pamela D. Marshall-Koons vie for position.
Judge orders pause on enforcing Gainesville Regional Utilities vote
Approved injunction could mean a two-day trial in December.
Gainesville asks GRU to prioritize three new recreational trail projects
New projects could rival Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail usage.
Alachua County sets early voting record
Nearly 5,000 people voted each of first two days.
Florida Republicans surpass Democratic turnout in early voting
Democrats outperforming Republicans in mail ballots.
Meet the Candidates: Alachua County Supervisor of Elections
Supervisor position on ballot for first time since 2016.
Gainesville police update shows positive crime trends
Commission finalized higher commercial solid waste fee.
Impact of new homelessness law remains unclear
Mayor Ward says he expects little effect to city’s homelessness response.
GRU completes mandated water service inventory for all residences
New guidelines aimed at reducing lead exposure.
General election early voting to start Oct. 21
Eight locations to be made available for Alachua County voters.
Forward Focus: Eastern Alachua County 3-year initiative to start
County to hold community input session on Oct. 24 in Hawthorne.
Alachua County completes 10 flashing beacons for pedestrian safety
New beacons installed at multiple locations.
Newberry passes initial reading on first community development district
Commission also approves maximum guaranteed price for veterans memorial.
Gainesville celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day at City Hall Plaza
Speakers said Gainesville is the only city to make the holiday switch.
Department of Energy awards $47 million to Gainesville’s utility
Money to improve grid resilience.
Ethics complaint accuses Bielarski of misusing funds for election
Utility head says GRU is obligated to educate.
Gainesville, Alachua County move forward with school speed cameras
Tickets could come for those driving 10+ over the speed limit.
Meet the Candidates: High Springs City Commission
Two seats up for grabs.
Meet the Candidates: 8th Judicial Circuit State Attorney
Incumbent Brian Kramer will face Yvens Pierre-Antoine for office.
Revisited: GRU preps wastewater response to storms
Millions of extra gallons challenge system during storms.