Weitz, Howell focused on growth heading into High Springs commission terms
Mayor said new staff cohort has great cohesion.
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Weitz, Howell focused on growth heading into High Springs commission terms
Mayor said new staff cohort has great cohesion.
GRU Authority votes on funding litigation, continues work as normal after election
Authority discusses success of debt reduction without raising rates.
Cammack wins reelection as Trump takes White House
GOP flips Senate, House control remains unknown.
No contest: Gainesville, Alachua County easily pass 3 local referendums
Legal challenges will hold up two of the issues.
Johnson, McClain win races to replace Clemons, Perry
House District 22, Senate District 9 remain in Republican hands.
2024 Election Results
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Scott narrowly wins Alachua County sheriff’s race, recount expected
Kramer, Barton keep their places as state attorney, supervisor of elections.
Alford, Prizzia win reelection to Alachua County Commission
No changes to commission in first single-member district election.
High Springs selects Weitz, Howell for City Commission
Howell to replace Byran Williams.
Gainesville voters denounce political animosity as they head to polls
Locals cite Amendment 4, GRU as top issues in ‘rough’ political season.
UF to host Election Day concert, expert panelist event
Concert part of national, nonprofit initiative.
From No to Yes: Long changes stance on single-member districts
Rodney Long sees districts as chance for African Americans.
Alachua County to host Climate Summit
Event to be held at Santa Fe College Blount Center in Gainesville.
Updated: Clemons calls for end to clashes over GRU Authority, Eastman responds
He said legal battles are ego driven.
Meet the Candidates: Congressional District 3
Tom Wells challenges incumbent Kat Cammack.
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.