Government + PoliticsAlachua County seeks to better Newnans Lake after unsolicited proposal Seth Johnson Jul 16, 20247 commentsCounty tasked to reduce nitrogen, phosphorus in lake.
NewsHouchen resigns as Alachua County equity, community engagement manager Seth Johnson Jul 16, 20248 commentsCounty equity plan developed under Houchen.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County Republican, Democratic leaders decry political violence Seth Johnson Jul 15, 20240 commentsJoint press conference held Sunday.
National NewsTrump survives apparent assassination attempt Joshua Schumacher | World News Group, Travis K. Kircher | World News Group Jul 14, 20240 commentsShooter, bystander killed at Pennsylvania rally.
Government + PoliticsFederal grant puts Gainesville transportation upgrades in gear Lillian Hamman Jul 12, 20245 commentsFlorida Theater renovations, new bond ratings encourage Mayor Harvey Ward.
Government + PoliticsFitch gives Gainesville AA rating Glory Reitz Jul 12, 20241 commentCredit rating receives upgrade over previous AA- score.
ElectionsMeet the candidates: School Board of Alachua County Glory Reitz Jul 12, 20246 commentsCandidates talk achievement gap, teacher recruiting and retention.
NewsLibrary governing board establishes proposed millage rates Glory Reitz Jul 11, 20244 commentsBoard also discusses parking lot liability.
BusinessAlachua County Commission seeks Small Grant Initiative proposals Staff Reports Jul 11, 20240 commentsInterested parties must apply by July 31.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County sets tentative tax rates and assessments Glory Reitz Jul 10, 20241 commentGeneral county tax rate drops again while fire services and law enforcement rates stay the same
Government + PoliticsGainesville’s RTS wins $26.4 million federal grant to help buy hybrid buses Camille Broadway Jul 10, 20241 commentThe city also will build a solar power facility as part of the transit award.
Government + PoliticsGainesville to hold open house for Greentree Dog Park Lillian Hamman Jul 10, 20240 commentsCity seeking input for taxpayer-funded project.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County moves forward with World Masters Athletics championship Glory Reitz Jul 9, 20246 commentsWest End planned for javelin, hammer throw events.
Government + PoliticsNewberry exits solar project, approves youth council Glory Reitz Jul 9, 20240 commentsCommission also approves preliminary fire assessment rates.
HealthUF Health Urgent Care Center-Eastside to host open house Staff Reports Jul 9, 20240 commentsNew facility slated to open in August.
Government + Politics18-month timeline of the struggle for Gainesville Regional Utilities Seth Johnson Jul 5, 20245 commentsLaws, ordinances and lawsuits wielded to control GRU.
Government + PoliticsOver 150 state laws take effect this month Glory Reitz Jul 4, 20242 commentsNew laws include teaching history of communism to K-12 students, stand-your-ground defense against bears.
Government + PoliticsFlorida amends PACE program as cases continue at state Supreme Court Seth Johnson Jul 2, 20242 commentsNew law began on July 1.
EducationNewberry Elementary School loses 14 teachers Glory Reitz Jul 2, 202414 commentsSchool board member blames charter push; Newberry mayor blames district.
Local NewsHigh Springs hires new Parks, REC director Staff Reports Jul 1, 20241 commentFort White native has worked in Alachua for the last decade.
NewsGainesville’s CWA union ‘fighting to survive’ with looming August deadline Seth Johnson Jul 1, 202412 commentsUnions across Florida struggling after new 2023 law.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs votes 3-2 on November referendum about city charter Seth Johnson Jun 28, 20242 commentsFour questions moved forward and four delayed.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority votes to keep rates flat, make Bielarski permanent GM Seth Johnson Jun 26, 20240 commentsMembers also confirm $8.5 million transfer to city.
NewsGainesville Housing Authority breaks ground on jobs training center Glory Reitz Jun 26, 20240 commentsCenter tied to general neighborhood improvement initiative.