High Springs approves $90K land development code rewrite
Jul 23, 2025
City Commission sets 2025-26 potential tentative maximum millage rate to 6.99.
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High Springs approves $90K land development code rewrite
City Commission sets 2025-26 potential tentative maximum millage rate to 6.99.
DeSantis initiates Gainesville audit to set up property tax reform in 2026
Jul 22, 2025
Broward County also under state audit.
Gainesville cuts ribbon on infrastructure for future Eastside development
Jul 18, 2025
RTS transfer station planned for 2026.
Gainesville approves business tax increase, 14-story apartment complex
Jul 18, 2025
Commission also sets cap on millage rate.
Archer delays 2025-26 millage rate vote, talks wastewater
Jul 16, 2025
New special meeting for July 29.
Gainesville, Bright Community Trust begin building on second batch of vacant lots
Jul 16, 2025
First phase of four lots already sold.
Newberry passes preliminary fire assessment rate of $419
Jul 15, 2025
City designates July as Park and Recreation Month.
Florida legislation to impact Gainesville airport, increase administration burden
Jul 14, 2025
Included in the thousands of pages of bills that passed the Florida Legislature, several pieces of “oddball” legislation safely landed on Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk concerning […]
Florida motorsport park sues Keystone Heights Airport after federal code breaches
Jul 10, 2025
Neither side wants to pay for track reconfiguration.
Alachua County commissioners appointed to Florida Association of Counties positions
Jul 10, 2025
Ken Cornell re-appointed to chair of Community & Urban Affairs Policy Committee.
Alachua County to assume control of sports and event center this fall
Jul 8, 2025
Commission questions budget, parking plans.
Alachua County refutes economic impact, responsibilities for Champions Park
Jul 7, 2025
Newberry and county partnership for facility to expire in September.
Florida enacts several key education laws starting this school year
Jul 3, 2025
Cellphone bans and charter schools highlight new laws.
Education highlights $117.4 billion state budget
Jul 2, 2025
Investment includes historic $15.9 billion in funds for K-12 public school system
Alachua tests 2-hour parking on Main Street
Jul 1, 2025
City to evaluate enforcement strategies after 6-month trial.
Gainesville Plan Board differs with past vote to give Travelodge historic designation
Jul 1, 2025
City Commission will decide final ruling.
DeSantis approves Florida budget, cuts $8.5 million from Alachua County
Jul 1, 2025
Governor signed budget day before new fiscal year
High Springs passes initial vote to place Sunday alcohol sales on future ballot
Jun 26, 2025
Citizens could decide outcome later in 2025.
Alachua County-based projects account for $230 million in Florida’s proposed budget
Jun 25, 2025
Budget is still subject to governor’s vetoes.
Alachua County remains in holding pattern on animal services, eastside housing
Jun 24, 2025
Commission eyes alternative to UF property.
City staff—not commission—to approve Alachua land developments
Jun 24, 2025
Motion conforms Alachua with new state law taking effect July 1.
Newberry reallocates $2 million for Champions Park improvements
Jun 24, 2025
City Commission establishes Mayor Youth Council.
Gainesville considers ending fire exemption for charitable, religious entities
Jun 19, 2025
Exempted organizations could pay combined $525,000.
Alachua Education Task Force adopts 2025 strategic plan
Jun 19, 2025
Collaboration with SBAC depends on superintendent response.