State orders chokehold on High Springs CRA funding, warns of suit for missing audit
Residents call on City Commission to expedite report.
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State orders chokehold on High Springs CRA funding, warns of suit for missing audit
Residents call on City Commission to expedite report.
Gainesville to leave $500,000 subsidy of churches, nonprofits in place
Commission votes to amend language to match statute.
Over 1,700 homes planned for approved Newberry developments
15-acre Life Soils Florida compost facility to recycle solid wastewater material.
Alachua County negotiates with GRU over 5 live oak trees stalling construction
County wants to change design plans on Parker Road; trees already damaged.
Former High Springs firefighter sues city for discrimination, safety violations
Federal trial slated for October 13.
Community Spring looks to build civic engagement among disenfranchised residents
New initiative launches with Thursday webinar.
Q&A: Florida House District 10 candidates comment on 2026 legislative session
Brannan, Thorton and Rawson tell how they would have voted in Tallahassee.
Q&A: Florida House District 22 candidate responds to 2026 session
Amy Trask lone contender against incumbent Rep. Chad Johnson.
Gainesville commission to hold city manager search this fall
Search should end February 2027.
Q&A: Florida House District 21 candidates react to 2026 Legislative Session
Packed Democratic field vies for Hinson’s vacant seat.
Gainesville to review city manager search, red-light cameras, annexation
Commission also considering $5.7M road project.
Newberry spat: Sheriff sends charges to state attorney against candidate Oldman
Deputy’s altercation report remains outstanding.
Meet the Candidates: Newberry Commission 2026
Voters to determine three seats on April 14.
Newberry approves Board of Adjustment dissolution, 500-home development
Board identified as hallmark of red tape.
Meet the Candidates: Alachua Commission 2026
Williams, Youmas and Menadier run for Seat 3.
Meet the Candidates: Archer Commission 2026
Lewandowski secures Seat 4, Penny and Rossi vie for Seat 5.
League of Women Voters to host candidate forums in Alachua and Newberry
The League of Women Voters of Alachua County (LWVAC) will host two candidate forums for the upcoming elections on April 14 in the cities of Newberry […]
Gainesville’s downtown advisory board aims to reduce 22% storefront vacancy rate
Board considers tweaks to grant program.
Florida Legislature passes key education bills
Bills now await signature from governor.
Hawthorne authorizes emergency wastewater repair, new veterans memorial
June election qualifying period set for April 13-22.
Derrick: Research reveals public engagement decreasing in Florida
Lack of printed public notice benefits developers.
High Springs to reconsider eliminating fire and police departments
Commissioner said city needs to stop “shell game.”
Alachua City Commission sends SBAC letter requesting rezoning vote delay
Commission greenlights Hathcock Community Center demolition.
GRU Authority preemption passes the Florida Senate
Legislation headed for governor’s desk.