NewsAlachua County issues lien, daily $500 fine against Meadowbrook Golf Couse Seth Johnson Sep 20, 202411 commentsProperty out of compliance with codes for second time.
Government + PoliticsGainesville finalizes previous version of inclusionary zoning policy in 5-2 vote Seth Johnson Sep 19, 20244 commentsCommission also OKs redevelopment adjacent to Oaks Mall.
ElectionsSupervisor of Elections to mark National Voter Registration Day Staff Reports Sep 16, 20240 commentsVoter registration deadline is Oct. 7.
Local NewsCurry taps Moya as permanent Gainesville Police Department chief Seth Johnson Sep 13, 20247 commentsMoya has served as interim since March.
Government + PoliticsGainesville approves flat millage rate with lower general fund for next year Seth Johnson Sep 12, 20243 commentsBudget shrunk year over year for first time in quarter century.
Government + PoliticsNewberry commission drops to 5.9 millage rate, same as last year Glory Reitz Sep 11, 20241 commentCity Commission changes mind on previous 6.0 millage rate.
Government + PoliticsApplication pulled for Archer concrete batch plant Glory Reitz Sep 10, 20240 commentsArnold plans to resubmit new application for indoor concrete batch plant.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County passes tentative millage rate, budget for next fiscal year Seth Johnson Sep 10, 20240 commentsAlachua County passes tentative millage rate, budget for next fiscal year.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority officially files complaint against Gainesville, Barton Seth Johnson Sep 10, 20243 commentsComplaint asks courts to stop upcoming Gainesville vote.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis announces over $122M for rural infrastructure Staff Reports Sep 10, 20241 commentNearly $19 million awarded to Bradford, Columbia, Gilchrist, Levy, Suwannee and Union counties.
Elections4As PAC to question Alachua County candidates at general elections forum Staff Reports Sep 10, 20240 commentsEvent to be held at Mt. Pleasant UMC Church in Gainesville.
Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua lays out budget priorities Glory Reitz Sep 9, 20241 commentInfrastructure, public safety and recreation take top places.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission extends GRACE Marketplace contract by one year Seth Johnson Sep 5, 20243 commentsCity approves $1.9 million for homeless organization.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority greenlights lawsuit, notices City Commission to change policy Seth Johnson Sep 4, 20244 commentsCity, utility wrestle with being separate but combined.
Government + PoliticsNewberry breaks ground for new city hall Glory Reitz Aug 28, 20242 commentsNewberry City Commission authorized funding in June.
Government + PoliticsGainesville relies on county, state partners for Vision Zero goal Seth Johnson Aug 28, 20240 commentsMajority of severe injuries, deaths happen on 17% of roadway.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis appoints 3 to Suwannee River Water Management District Board Staff Reports Aug 28, 20240 commentsTwo reappointed, one newly appointed to SRWMD Governing Board.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County approves plan for Tioga’s 222-acre South Annex Seth Johnson Aug 27, 20242 commentsProperty to have maximum of 500 homes with commercial space.
Government + PoliticsNewberry tables fire assessment Glory Reitz Aug 27, 20242 commentsCity says proposed rate is skewed by noncompliant business.
EducationVu’s win signals new SBAC direction Glory Reitz Aug 26, 20242 commentsSupport for superintendent search appears set.
Government + PoliticsGainesville plan board OKs new hotel with traffic reservations Seth Johnson Aug 23, 20248 commentsBoard attempts to bind city with 4-1 vote.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County to kick off study of U.S. 301 corridor Seth Johnson Aug 21, 20245 commentsStudy projected to run for multiple years.
ElectionsVu, McNealy win school board seats Glory Reitz Aug 20, 20242 commentsDistrict 2 incumbent Diyonne McGraw falls to challenger.
Government + PoliticsAlford, Arreola, Johnson, Scott among primary winners Seth Johnson Aug 20, 20246 commentsPrimaries set up host of contested races in November.