ElectionsGainesville selects Duncan-Walker, Ingle for City Commission Seth Johnson Aug 20, 20242 commentsChestnut runs unopposed.
Government + PoliticsAlachua mayor wins lifetime achievement award Glory Reitz Aug 20, 20240 commentsCoerper is in his fourth term as mayor.
NewsGainesville CWA unions face decertification, start ‘second step’ to remain Seth Johnson Aug 19, 20242 commentsGRU email caused early alarm.
ElectionsPolls open final time for primary election on Tuesday Seth Johnson Aug 19, 20240 commentsParty nominees, candidate winners to be decided.
ElectionsSouls to the Polls readies voters for primary elections Seth Johnson Aug 17, 20240 commentsCandidates show up for stump speeches.
NewsSasse defends spending as state preps probe Glory Reitz Aug 16, 20245 commentsFormer president attributes increase to new initiatives.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis selects Jacobs to fill GRU Authority seat Seth Johnson Aug 16, 20241 commentJacobs to join in September.
Government + PoliticsOne-off election format? How Alachua County single-member districts work Seth Johnson Aug 16, 20244 commentsVoters in District 1 and 3 to select commissioners from designated areas in November.
Government + PoliticsGainesville OKs $3M downtown ambassador program, sale of fire station Seth Johnson Aug 15, 20241 commentAmbassadors to improve downtown experience.
ElectionsMeet the candidates: Gainesville City Commission Seth Johnson Aug 15, 20244 commentsTwo seats contested, one unopposed.
NewsPool, pétanque, dog park: residents generate ideas for West End Seth Johnson Aug 14, 20242 commentsAlachua County purchased property in May.
ElectionsMeet the candidates: Alachua County Commission District 1 Seth Johnson Aug 14, 20242 commentsIncumbent Mary Alford faces Liz Doebler, DeJeon Cain.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County questions code effectiveness as it buys 35-unit inn Seth Johnson Aug 13, 20248 commentsRepairs worth $4 million might add to $2 million purchase price.
Government + PoliticsCornell elected to Florida Association of Counties Board of Directors Staff Reports Aug 13, 20240 commentsAlachua County commissioner to oversee association’s policy efforts, initiatives.
Government + PoliticsNewberry receives $350,000 grant for historic power plant Glory Reitz Aug 12, 20240 commentsCity to issue RFP for small business partner.
ElectionsMeet the Candidates: Florida House District 22 Seth Johnson Aug 12, 20249 commentsClemons terms out, four candidates step up.
Government + PoliticsGainesville places first home on market through land trust program Seth Johnson Aug 9, 20240 commentsHome is first of 10 slated for development.
Government + PoliticsGainesville pauses residential garbage fee increase Seth Johnson Aug 8, 20241 commentProposed increase, finance options will return at future meeting.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County seeks better tree protections, no herbicide at West End Seth Johnson Aug 8, 20240 commentsSite being renovated for upcoming World Masters Athletics Championship in March.
NewsGRU Authority confirms CEO contract, consults attorney general on referendum Seth Johnson Aug 7, 20249 commentsUtility saw ‘unheard of’ $79M in principal debt reduction.
ElectionsMeet the Candidates: Congressional District 3 GOP primary J.C. Derrick Aug 7, 20246 commentsTwo candidates vying for Republican nomination.
Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua launches project to provide internet in neighborhood parks Staff Reports Aug 5, 20244 commentsCity plans to expand service in future years.
ElectionsEarly voting in Alachua County starts Tuesday Staff Reports Aug 5, 20240 commentsPrimary election early voting scheduled through Aug. 17.
BusinessDerrick: Pushing back on misinformation J.C. Derrick Aug 5, 20242 commentsOpen access to fact-based news is more important than ever.