Newberry approves land acquisitions for Easton, downtown improvement
City makes early move toward downtown stormwater assessment.
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Newberry approves land acquisitions for Easton, downtown improvement
City makes early move toward downtown stormwater assessment.
Block by Block ready to start downtown Gainesville program on Dec. 2
Company hired in 3-year, $3 million contract.
Ayesha Solomon elected president of Florida Association of Property Appraisers
Alachua County Property Appraiser voted to position at annual conference.
Gainesville votes to ban camping, sleeping in public rights-of-way
The Gainesville City Commission passed an ordinance on Thursday to prohibit sleeping or camping on city rights-of-way. The ordinance comes after Florida approved a homelessness bill […]
Chief Moya sworn in, pinned at Gainesville City Hall
Moya joined GPD in 2023.
Gainesville receives $800K federal transportation grant for roadway safety
City to evaluate roadways with limited lighting conditions that contribute to crashes.
Alachua County OKs first step for pickleball, tennis club on Archer Road
Special exemption required for development as planned.
Newberry approves $2 million backstop for charter conversion
Funds to be provided only if state approves charter application.
Moya to officially step into GPD chief role with manager, mayor support
Swearing-in ceremony scheduled for Thursday.
Gainesville sets legislative priorities, talks legal notices
Commission also looks at minority business study.
New GNV downtown board searches for footing, impact
Members feeling unheard following streatery, parking changes.
Chad Scott wins vote recount for Alachua County sheriff
Scott defeats Emery Gainey by 392 votes.
Newberry commission approves 2 CDDs
Commissioners asked to remove interlocal agreements from the ordinances.
BOCC votes on rural broadband, dedicates $1M to Mill Creek development
County commission selects new chair, vice chair.
Recount underway in Alachua County sheriff’s race
Machine recount triggered after initial count showed winning margin of 415 votes.
Hinson hopeful election buried Clemons ‘hatchet’
Alachua County’s only representative blames gerrymandering for lopsided outcome.
Bielarski: GRU Authority referendum results not surprising
Referendum paused by judge's temporary injunction.
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.