Government + PoliticsUF proposes 25% cut to Gainesville transit budget, city rebuffs plan Seth Johnson Apr 9, 20243 commentsCurrent contract ends in June.
Government + PoliticsGainesville OKs security upgrades, uses dwindling ConnectFree funds Seth Johnson Apr 4, 20242 commentsCommission starts zero-emission transition plan.
NewsPerry talks music education, squatters after final legislative session Seth Johnson Apr 3, 20242 commentsLocal lawmaker served 14 years in Tallahassee.
Government + PoliticsHinson reviews session, explains vote on homeless bill Seth Johnson Mar 28, 20244 commentsState representative surprised by UF's abrupt DEI actions.
Government + PoliticsGainesville acts on unsolicited proposal policy, gun violence Seth Johnson Mar 28, 20246 commentsCommission discussed new ballot measure.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority votes on attorney, procurement policy Seth Johnson Mar 27, 20240 commentsGRU removes preference from procurements.
CrimeAlachua County Sheriff’s Office opens Newberry precinct Glory Reitz Mar 27, 20240 commentsSheriff says Newberry may be first precinct to reach full staffing.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs selects Bloodsworth for City Commission Seth Johnson Mar 26, 20240 commentsBloodsworth won special election by 64 votes.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County approves new CareerSource plan with doubts Seth Johnson Mar 26, 20240 commentsNew plan joins six counties into one region.
EducationNewberry city staff reviews charter school budget Glory Reitz Mar 26, 20243 commentsStaff says city cannot use impact fees for schools.
Government + PoliticsNewberry approves NC Ranch future land use Glory Reitz Mar 26, 20240 commentsCity staff moves on wastewater treatment repair.
Government + PoliticsGNV, Alachua County discuss gun violence, heirs’ property Seth Johnson Mar 25, 20240 commentsMeeting also touched on homelessness.
Government + PoliticsGainesville OKs changes to free downtown parking Seth Johnson Mar 21, 20249 commentsCommission creates downtown advisory board.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission plans to put GRU Authority on upcoming ballot Seth Johnson Mar 21, 202412 commentsCommission needs two supermajority votes to continue.
Government + PoliticsHawthorne sets strategic plan, delays code agreement with county Seth Johnson Mar 20, 20241 commentNew City Hall mural received greenlight.
Government + PoliticsGNV audit committee presented with 2023 financial statements Seth Johnson Mar 18, 20240 commentsStatements marked “clean” by independent auditors.
ElectionsPresidential preference primary election slated for Tuesday Staff Reports Mar 18, 20240 commentsAlachua County voters need to be aware of 11 new precinct locations.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs selects new city manager Seth Johnson Mar 15, 20240 commentsThe High Springs City Commission voted unanimously Thursday to select Jeremy Marshall as the new city manager. The commission interviewed both Marshall and Jeff Shoobridge as […]
Government + PoliticsDeSantis to reappoint GRU Authority after lawsuit, 4 resignations Seth Johnson Mar 15, 20249 commentsApplication process open until April 15.
NewsClemons recaps final legislative session, makes endorsement Seth Johnson Mar 14, 20240 commentsClemons sponsored two bills that passed this session.
EducationArcher opposes Newberry charter conversion Glory Reitz Mar 13, 20243 commentsCommissioners say initiative has not answered questions.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County continues restructure of medical examiner office Seth Johnson Mar 12, 20241 commentInterim medical examiner starts April 12.
Government + PoliticsNewberry to consider regulation of big box stores Glory Reitz Mar 12, 20243 commentsCommission prepares for possibility of large retailers coming to town.
NewsNW 23rd Avenue construction delayed but coming in June Seth Johnson Mar 11, 20245 commentsCounty approved $8.9 million in January.