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.
Elections4As PAC to question Alachua County candidates at general elections forum Staff Reports Sep 10, 20240 commentsEvent to be held at Mt. Pleasant UMC Church in Gainesville.
Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua lays out budget priorities Glory Reitz Sep 9, 20241 commentInfrastructure, public safety and recreation take top places.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission extends GRACE Marketplace contract by one year Seth Johnson Sep 5, 20243 commentsCity approves $1.9 million for homeless organization.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority greenlights lawsuit, notices City Commission to change policy Seth Johnson Sep 4, 20244 commentsCity, utility wrestle with being separate but combined.
Government + PoliticsNewberry breaks ground for new city hall Glory Reitz Aug 28, 20242 commentsNewberry City Commission authorized funding in June.
Government + PoliticsGainesville relies on county, state partners for Vision Zero goal Seth Johnson Aug 28, 20240 commentsMajority of severe injuries, deaths happen on 17% of roadway.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis appoints 3 to Suwannee River Water Management District Board Staff Reports Aug 28, 20240 commentsTwo reappointed, one newly appointed to SRWMD Governing Board.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County approves plan for Tioga’s 222-acre South Annex Seth Johnson Aug 27, 20242 commentsProperty to have maximum of 500 homes with commercial space.
Government + PoliticsNewberry tables fire assessment Glory Reitz Aug 27, 20242 commentsCity says proposed rate is skewed by noncompliant business.
EducationVu’s win signals new SBAC direction Glory Reitz Aug 26, 20242 commentsSupport for superintendent search appears set.
Government + PoliticsGainesville plan board OKs new hotel with traffic reservations Seth Johnson Aug 23, 20248 commentsBoard attempts to bind city with 4-1 vote.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County to kick off study of U.S. 301 corridor Seth Johnson Aug 21, 20245 commentsStudy projected to run for multiple years.
ElectionsVu, McNealy win school board seats Glory Reitz Aug 20, 20242 commentsDistrict 2 incumbent Diyonne McGraw falls to challenger.
Government + PoliticsAlford, Arreola, Johnson, Scott among primary winners Seth Johnson Aug 20, 20246 commentsPrimaries set up host of contested races in November.
ElectionsGainesville selects Duncan-Walker, Ingle for City Commission Seth Johnson Aug 20, 20242 commentsChestnut runs unopposed.
Government + PoliticsAlachua mayor wins lifetime achievement award Glory Reitz Aug 20, 20240 commentsCoerper is in his fourth term as mayor.
NewsGainesville CWA unions face decertification, start ‘second step’ to remain Seth Johnson Aug 19, 20242 commentsGRU email caused early alarm.
ElectionsPolls open final time for primary election on Tuesday Seth Johnson Aug 19, 20240 commentsParty nominees, candidate winners to be decided.
ElectionsSouls to the Polls readies voters for primary elections Seth Johnson Aug 17, 20240 commentsCandidates show up for stump speeches.
NewsSasse defends spending as state preps probe Glory Reitz Aug 16, 20245 commentsFormer president attributes increase to new initiatives.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis selects Jacobs to fill GRU Authority seat Seth Johnson Aug 16, 20241 commentJacobs to join in September.