NewsPool, pétanque, dog park: residents generate ideas for West End Seth Johnson Aug 14, 20242 commentsAlachua County purchased property in May.
ElectionsMeet the candidates: Alachua County Commission District 1 Seth Johnson Aug 14, 20242 commentsIncumbent Mary Alford faces Liz Doebler, DeJeon Cain.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County questions code effectiveness as it buys 35-unit inn Seth Johnson Aug 13, 20248 commentsRepairs worth $4 million might add to $2 million purchase price.
Government + PoliticsCornell elected to Florida Association of Counties Board of Directors Staff Reports Aug 13, 20240 commentsAlachua County commissioner to oversee association’s policy efforts, initiatives.
Government + PoliticsNewberry receives $350,000 grant for historic power plant Glory Reitz Aug 12, 20240 commentsCity to issue RFP for small business partner.
ElectionsMeet the Candidates: Florida House District 22 Seth Johnson Aug 12, 20249 commentsClemons terms out, four candidates step up.
Government + PoliticsGainesville places first home on market through land trust program Seth Johnson Aug 9, 20240 commentsHome is first of 10 slated for development.
Government + PoliticsGainesville pauses residential garbage fee increase Seth Johnson Aug 8, 20241 commentProposed increase, finance options will return at future meeting.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County seeks better tree protections, no herbicide at West End Seth Johnson Aug 8, 20240 commentsSite being renovated for upcoming World Masters Athletics Championship in March.
NewsGRU Authority confirms CEO contract, consults attorney general on referendum Seth Johnson Aug 7, 20249 commentsUtility saw ‘unheard of’ $79M in principal debt reduction.
ElectionsMeet the Candidates: Congressional District 3 GOP primary J.C. Derrick Aug 7, 20246 commentsTwo candidates vying for Republican nomination.
Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua launches project to provide internet in neighborhood parks Staff Reports Aug 5, 20244 commentsCity plans to expand service in future years.
ElectionsEarly voting in Alachua County starts Tuesday Staff Reports Aug 5, 20240 commentsPrimary election early voting scheduled through Aug. 17.
BusinessDerrick: Pushing back on misinformation J.C. Derrick Aug 5, 20242 commentsOpen access to fact-based news is more important than ever.
Local NewsAlachua County issues evacuation order, opens shelters Glory Reitz Aug 4, 20240 commentsSchools, government buildings close Monday.
Local NewsAlachua County declares state of emergency, offers sandbags J.C. Derrick Aug 3, 20241 commentMultiple sandbag locations operating all day Saturday.
FeaturedGainesville to plan for future flooding at public meeting Lillian Hamman Aug 2, 20240 commentsVulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Plan meeting open to public on Aug. 8.
Government + PoliticsGainesville parking revamp begins with more paid spaces Seth Johnson Aug 2, 20242 commentsAugust declared an introductory period.
Government + PoliticsGainesville funds police raises, covers part of Hippodrome shortfall Seth Johnson Aug 1, 20242 commentsCity also amends public nuisance ordinances.
NewsAug. 1 designated as National Poll Worker Recruitment Day Staff Reports Aug 1, 20240 commentsAlachua County Supervisor of Elections Office is recruiting election workers.
ElectionsMeet the candidates: Alachua County Commission District 3 Seth Johnson Jul 31, 20248 commentsIncumbent Anna Prizzia faces Jenn Garrett for seat.
ElectionsHigh Springs hopefuls qualify for two seats on November ballot Seth Johnson Jul 29, 20240 commentsCommissioner Byran Williams will not run again.
Florida FindsFlorida Finds: Matheson History Museum opens voting exhibits Ronnie Lovler Jul 29, 20240 commentsTraveling, local exhibits offer glimpse into voting history.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs sets millage rate maximum, contracts for code enforcement Seth Johnson Jul 26, 20240 commentsMaximum millage rate same as current rate.