Government + PoliticsUF, GNV to extend transit contract for 6 months as talks continue Seth Johnson May 1, 20241 commentNew contract will last through 2024.
Government + PoliticsHawthorne talks parks, code enforcement with Alachua County Seth Johnson Apr 30, 20240 commentsCity asks for wastewater project assistance.
NewsSBAC to explore using properties for housing Seth Johnson Apr 29, 20244 commentsSchool board, BOCC also discuss literacy, parks, gun violence
Government + PoliticsGainesville approves five emergency response projects Seth Johnson Apr 26, 20240 commentsFacility needs outpacing funding, city staff said.
EducationLincoln Middle School wins annual Civics Challenge Staff Reports Apr 24, 20241 commentSix Alachua County middle schools participate in competition.
Government + PoliticsLibrary district’s long-range plan prioritizes growth, expansion Glory Reitz Apr 24, 20241 commentAlachua County Library District earns 19th clean audit report in a row.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County OKs purchase of Sunrise Inn owned by St. Francis House Seth Johnson Apr 23, 20245 commentsCommissioners discuss Waldo projects.
Government + PoliticsNewberry passes first reading of big box store zoning in progress Glory Reitz Apr 23, 20240 commentsCommission also requests to cancel joint meeting with BOCC.
Government + PoliticsGNV, UF leaders start weekly negotiations for bus service Seth Johnson Apr 22, 20240 commentsCurrent contract ends June 30.
EducationSOS Newberry condemns Marlowe, Clemons Glory Reitz Apr 19, 20245 commentsStatement issued by non-profit group calls to "end divisive campaign" following charter conversion vote.
Government + PoliticsGRU, local solar companies disagree on net metering change for solar Seth Johnson Apr 19, 20243 commentsGRU changed the rate that home solar receives.
Government + PoliticsGainesville City Commission OKs ballot language draft Seth Johnson Apr 18, 202417 commentsTwo votes scheduled for May.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority finalizes vote on net metering amid pushback Seth Johnson Apr 17, 20248 commentsAuthority OKs new metering opt out.
EducationClemons asks state leaders to intervene in Newberry charter vote J.C. Derrick Apr 17, 20245 commentsClemons says Newberry Elementary School vote succeeded.
Government + PoliticsNewberry approves NC Ranch rezoning first reading Glory Reitz Apr 16, 20240 commentsCommissioners discuss access, speed of development.
Government + PoliticsGRU plans rate change for rooftop solar payments Seth Johnson Apr 16, 20248 commentsUtilities push away from net metering at full retail rate.
FeaturedDerrick: We need more public notice, not less J.C. Derrick Apr 16, 20241 commentGainesville considering future of printed notices.
Government + PoliticsSupervisor of Elections: Alachua voting outage lasted 5 minutes or less Glory Reitz Apr 12, 20242 commentsBarton says election workers followed proper protocol.
Government + PoliticsFrom private company to city transit: RTS celebrates 50 years Seth Johnson Apr 12, 20241 commentRTS has driven 202 million passengers in last 25 years.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs moves to codify Sunday alcohol exception with special permit Seth Johnson Apr 12, 20243 commentsResidents packed City Hall to speak on the Sunday exception.
Government + PoliticsUF, Gainesville back to negotiating table over RTS services Seth Johnson Apr 11, 20245 commentsUF sends letter after city press conference.
Government + PoliticsBlalock wins city of Alachua commission seat Glory Reitz Apr 9, 20240 commentsNAACP calls for transparency around Hancock Community Center polling place issues.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County moves public notices to website Seth Johnson Apr 9, 20241 commentPublic notices no longer appear in Gainesville Sun, state website.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County plans redo of 2022 single-member districts vote Seth Johnson Apr 9, 20247 commentsCommissioners approved starting a new ballot measure.