Government + PoliticsNewberry government, citizen clash over charter conversion comments Glory Reitz Oct 3, 20245 commentsCity sends charter school conversion opponent a cease-and-desist letter.
ElectionsAlachua County voters to decide on 6 state, several local ballot initiatives Seth Johnson Oct 2, 20245 commentsTwo local ballot initiatives under review by courts.
Government + PoliticsNewberry workshops comprehensive plan updates Glory Reitz Oct 2, 20240 commentsPlanners still taking input before finalizing plan.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County alarmed over Mill Creek Development plans, seeks to intervene Seth Johnson Oct 1, 20246 commentsDevelopment already passed preliminary vote by city of Alachua.
ElectionsSupervisor of Elections announces new polling places Glory Reitz Oct 1, 20240 commentsList includes 13 new locations since 2022 General Election.
Government + PoliticsGainesville finishes budget season, sets final millage for 2025 Seth Johnson Sep 30, 20240 commentsCity’s general fund reduced by $1.1 million.
ElectionsMeet the Candidates 2024: State Senate District 9 Seth Johnson Sep 30, 20240 commentsState representative runs against UF doctor.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County OKs preliminary review for 87-acre development near I-75 Seth Johnson Sep 26, 20248 commentsDevelopment could have up to 639 units plus commercial space.
Government + PoliticsLibrary district approves budget, 1.0 millage Glory Reitz Sep 26, 20240 commentsMillage rate lower than it has been in eight years.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County passes new millage rate, amends development code Seth Johnson Sep 25, 20244 commentsWest End to move forward as larger community park.
Government + PoliticsState Sen. Keith Perry joins emergency petition against Alachua County referendum Seth Johnson Sep 24, 20245 commentsReferendum deals with at-large versus single-member districts.
Government + PoliticsEmergency motion filed against Gainesville’s November election ballot Seth Johnson Sep 24, 20245 commentsGRU Authority looks to expedite lawsuit review.
Government + PoliticsNewberry finalizes budget, millage Glory Reitz Sep 24, 20240 commentsCity also approves loan application for elevated water storage tank.
Government + PoliticsHawthorne to host sustainability summit with four Alachua County mayors Staff Reports Sep 23, 20240 commentsFree event happens Saturday, Sept. 28.
NewsAlachua County issues lien, daily $500 fine against Meadowbrook Golf Couse Seth Johnson Sep 20, 202411 commentsProperty out of compliance with codes for second time.
Government + PoliticsGainesville finalizes previous version of inclusionary zoning policy in 5-2 vote Seth Johnson Sep 19, 20244 commentsCommission also OKs redevelopment adjacent to Oaks Mall.
ElectionsSupervisor of Elections to mark National Voter Registration Day Staff Reports Sep 16, 20240 commentsVoter registration deadline is Oct. 7.
Local NewsCurry taps Moya as permanent Gainesville Police Department chief Seth Johnson Sep 13, 20247 commentsMoya has served as interim since March.
Government + PoliticsGainesville approves flat millage rate with lower general fund for next year Seth Johnson Sep 12, 20243 commentsBudget shrunk year over year for first time in quarter century.
Government + PoliticsNewberry commission drops to 5.9 millage rate, same as last year Glory Reitz Sep 11, 20241 commentCity Commission changes mind on previous 6.0 millage rate.
Government + PoliticsApplication pulled for Archer concrete batch plant Glory Reitz Sep 10, 20240 commentsArnold plans to resubmit new application for indoor concrete batch plant.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County passes tentative millage rate, budget for next fiscal year Seth Johnson Sep 10, 20240 commentsAlachua County passes tentative millage rate, budget for next fiscal year.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority officially files complaint against Gainesville, Barton Seth Johnson Sep 10, 20243 commentsComplaint asks courts to stop upcoming Gainesville vote.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis announces over $122M for rural infrastructure Staff Reports Sep 10, 20241 commentNearly $19 million awarded to Bradford, Columbia, Gilchrist, Levy, Suwannee and Union counties.