High Springs puts city manager on leave with impending termination
Attorney Bobi Frank filed complaints against police chief.
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High Springs puts city manager on leave with impending termination
Attorney Bobi Frank filed complaints against police chief.
Meet the Candidates 2026: 3 battle for School Board of Alachua County District 1 seat
Candidates talk rezoning, Citizens Field and school choice.
Meet the Candidates 2026: Alachua County sees all-Democrat District 2 race
Four candidates vie for seat.
Meet the Candidates 2026: Gainesville mayor faces political newcomer
Ward, Moon are only mayoral candidates.
Meet the Candidates 2026: Willits seeks second term with familiar ballot challenger
Willits, Cain face off in rerun of 2022.
Gainesville transit, housing group releases election endorsements
Endorsements based on candidate forum.
Meet the Candidates 2026: Newcomers vie for Gainesville’s uncontested District 2
Book steps down after single term.
Gainesville restricts millage rate, aims to bump fire assessment
Budget season entering final stretch.
Archer November ballot features four charter amendments
Commission could jump back up to two monthly meetings.
Newberry to build regional fire training facility on $600K land acquisition
Construction starts in the 2026-27 fiscal year.
Newberry chases tail on animal kennel code
Champions Park upgrades near completion.
Appeal court asks Gainesville, GRU Authority to clarify new Florida law
Final brief filed Monday.
Alachua faces legal pushback on land use vote for Farmlands development
City Commission meeting on July 27 bumped up to noon.
High Springs police chief reinstated with 6 of 11 charges cleared
Citizens await commission response at July 23 meeting.
Alachua County commissioners move toward aides, support staff restructure
Vacant positions allow restructuring.
Voter registration deadline for 2026 primary election is July 20
Primary election set for Aug. 18.
Whistleblower investigation clears Alachua County staff of animal mistreatment
Three claims substantiated; 24 largely dismissed.
Gainesville community joins local leaders in opposing Boys & Girls Club sale
Backroom discussions fall short, legal action possible.
City of Gainesville seeks public input on 2026-27 Annual Action Plan
Two upcoming meetings slated for July 13 and July 16.
Melrose residents ask Alachua County to investigate WildFlowers permit compliance
Festival happened in March after debated permit.
Alachua County Democratic Party announces July Candidate Forum Series
Only Democratic candidates will be featured at four forums.
Community rallies for High Springs police chief, criticizes city transparency
Prayer meeting to precede July 7 commission meeting.
High Springs police chief on indefinite leave as city manager alleges complaints
Antoine Sheppard’s administrative leave effective June 23.
Former High Springs Mayor Gene Petteway dies at 82, honored with city proclamation
Local pharmacist served on City Commission 1973 to 1975.