Recount underway in Alachua County sheriff’s race
Nov 11, 2024
Machine recount triggered after initial count showed winning margin of 415 votes.
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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’
Nov 8, 2024
Alachua County’s only representative blames gerrymandering for lopsided outcome.
Bielarski: GRU Authority referendum results not surprising
Nov 8, 2024
Referendum paused by judge's temporary injunction.
Weitz, Howell focused on growth heading into High Springs commission terms
Nov 8, 2024
Mayor said new staff cohort has great cohesion.
GRU Authority votes on funding litigation, continues work as normal after election
Nov 6, 2024
Authority discusses success of debt reduction without raising rates.
Cammack wins reelection as Trump takes White House
Nov 6, 2024
GOP flips Senate, House control remains unknown.
No contest: Gainesville, Alachua County easily pass 3 local referendums
Nov 6, 2024
Legal challenges will hold up two of the issues.
Johnson, McClain win races to replace Clemons, Perry
Nov 6, 2024
House District 22, Senate District 9 remain in Republican hands.
2024 Election Results
Nov 6, 2024
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Scott narrowly wins Alachua County sheriff’s race, recount expected
Nov 6, 2024
Kramer, Barton keep their places as state attorney, supervisor of elections.
Alford, Prizzia win reelection to Alachua County Commission
Nov 5, 2024
No changes to commission in first single-member district election.
Gainesville voters denounce political animosity as they head to polls
Nov 5, 2024
Locals cite Amendment 4, GRU as top issues in ‘rough’ political season.
UF to host Election Day concert, expert panelist event
Nov 4, 2024
Concert part of national, nonprofit initiative.
From No to Yes: Long changes stance on single-member districts
Nov 1, 2024
Rodney Long sees districts as chance for African Americans.
Alachua County to host Climate Summit
Nov 1, 2024
Event to be held at Santa Fe College Blount Center in Gainesville.
Updated: Clemons calls for end to clashes over GRU Authority, Eastman responds
Oct 31, 2024
He said legal battles are ego driven.
Meet the Candidates: Congressional District 3
Oct 29, 2024
Tom Wells challenges incumbent Kat Cammack.
Newberry OKs NC Ranch CDD first reading commission
Oct 29, 2024
Commission punts CDD for Westone first reading with second readings set for Nov. 12.
Gainesville OKs concept plan for pedestrian-only downtown “Streatery”
Oct 25, 2024
Project expected to start construction in late 2025.
Gainesville announces Regional Transit System changes
Oct 25, 2024
Budget constraints lead to adjustments.
Meet the candidates: Alachua County Sheriff
Oct 25, 2024
Republican Emery Gainey, Democrat Chad Scott and non-partisan Pamela D. Marshall-Koons vie for position.
Judge orders pause on enforcing Gainesville Regional Utilities vote
Oct 24, 2024
Approved injunction could mean a two-day trial in December.
Gainesville asks GRU to prioritize three new recreational trail projects
Oct 24, 2024
New projects could rival Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail usage.