Government + Politics Alachua County passes motion aimed at affordable housing, developer flexibility Seth Johnson Mar 6, 2024Commissioners look to add inclusionary zoning.
Government + Politics High Springs special election candidates give their perspectives on city issues Seth Johnson Mar 6, 2024Candidate forum happening on March 18.
Government + Politics GRU to start $50 million wastewater construction in April Seth Johnson Mar 5, 2024Initial construction to lay groundwork for $110M phase 2.
Government + Politics Ward touts Gainesville’s accomplishments with federal funding Glory Reitz Mar 4, 2024Mayor writes op-ed in conjunction with mayors across country ahead of State of the Union address.
Government + Politics Ward supports Curry’s decision to sack Scott Seth Johnson Mar 1, 2024Mayor says GPD’s Scott will be hard to replace.
Government + Politics Gainesville commission, GRU Authority hold first joint meeting Seth Johnson Feb 28, 2024Members discussed two items with no votes.
Government + Politics Alachua County OKs container home project at Scottish Inn Seth Johnson Feb 27, 2024Pilot project to build 23 units.
Government + Politics Seat 5 in Alachua City Commission up for election Glory Reitz Feb 27, 2024Eric Ford running against incumbent Jennifer Blalock
Government + Politics Newberry approves first reading of solar regulations update Glory Reitz Feb 27, 2024City also approves future land use, zoning for industrial business park next to NC Ranch development.
Government + Politics Newberry recovers from holding pond sinkhole Glory Reitz Feb 27, 2024Surrounding wells test results did not raise concerns.
Government + Politics Gainesville police chief resigns under pressure Seth Johnson Feb 26, 2024Scott to leave police department in March.
Education Newberry Education First answers questions in town hall meeting Glory Reitz Feb 24, 2024Three more meetings to come.
Government + Politics DeSantis presents $5.3 million in awards, speaks in Cedar Key Seth Johnson Feb 23, 2024Funds aimed at infrastructure hardening after Hurricane Idalia.
Government + Politics Gainesville OKs plan to create 30 more homeless shelter beds Seth Johnson Feb 22, 2024Commission also moves forward with sale of old fire station.
Government + Politics GRU Authority asks Florida attorney general for legal opinion Seth Johnson Feb 21, 2024Authority preps for joint meeting with Gainesville commission.
Government + Politics Newberry school families, teachers to vote on charter option Glory Reitz Feb 20, 2024Newberry Education First parents spearhead “crusade” for better schools.
Government + Politics Newberry cancels election for unopposed incumbents Glory Reitz Feb 16, 2024Last year’s election was canceled for same reason.
Government + Politics Gainesville aims to fix evaluations flaws: ‘Process broke down’ Seth Johnson Feb 16, 2024Attorney, manager bristle at late evaluation.
News Gainesville redirects funds to deal with downtown homelessness Seth Johnson Feb 15, 2024Commissioners authorized $850,000 for homelessness, gun violence.
Government + Politics Alachua County delegation bills advance, stall as session winds down Seth Johnson Feb 14, 2024One request impacts 2,658 acres in Alachua County.
Government + Politics Marlowe: Newberry will continue focus on balance, children Seth Johnson Feb 14, 2024State of City address held on Tuesday.
Government + Politics Ward: Gainesville kept the ship sailing in 2023 Seth Johnson Feb 13, 2024Mayor highlights progress despite legislative, fiscal challenges.
Government + Politics Newberry approves stormwater assessment study Glory Reitz Feb 13, 2024Commission also approves historical association, new solid waste rates.
Government + Politics Two candidates qualify for High Springs special election Seth Johnson Feb 8, 2024Election scheduled for March 26.