New league president balances internal divide with push for education
The League of Women Voters (LWV) has a divide, and Donna Waller became president of the Alachua County chapter just in time to see it grow. […]
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New league president balances internal divide with push for education
The League of Women Voters (LWV) has a divide, and Donna Waller became president of the Alachua County chapter just in time to see it grow. […]
DeSantis previews list of wasteful spending by Gainesville, Alachua County
Governor also took aim at other local governments.
Statewide lawsuit challenging local planning restrictions includes Alachua
Alachua County Commission votes against joining SB 180 lawsuit.
Gainesville’s second utility referendum gets judicial greenlight
GRU Authority hits two-year mark.
DeSantis visits UF, touts university’s and state’s academic achievements
Governor held press conference at Emerson Alumni Hall on Monday.
Archer commissioner Joan White resigns, raises financial protocol concerns
City to hold special election Nov. 18 to fill empty seat.
Gainesville approves contracts for interim manager, stormwater billing
Land trust contract also extended.
Gainesville readies to launch in-house paratransit service
County residents could see impacts.
State Board of Education approves Newberry charter conversion
Newberry Elementary to become charter school in fall 2026.
‘It’s beyond troubling:’ State Board of Education discusses Alachua County schools
School Board of Alachua County and district have come under fire for recent incidents.
Gainesville finalizes budget, property tax increase for 2026
Overall general budget increases by $6 million.
Alachua County finalizes budget, millage rate for 2025-26
County-owned motels near completion.
Local municipalities complete 2025-26 budgets
Alachua, High Springs and Newberry among multiple cities to finalize budgets.
Children’s Trust of Alachua County approves final $17M budget
Board also passes 0.45 millage rate in final TRIM hearing.
New Alachua County park, Ellianos Coffee pass review committee
Pinesville Park planned for Archer.
Gainesville OKs City Hall Plaza refresh, lodge historic designation
School cameras ready to install.
Gainesville to consider school zone cameras, City Hall Plaza renovation
Gainesville Lodge up for historic designation.
Alachua County doubles fines, preps to fix code issues at Meadowbrook Golf Course
Magistrate gave approvals last week.
Archer proposes 15.9% increase in millage rate for 2026 budget
Commission tables citizen advisory committee for employee oversight.
Alachua County passes tentative budget, millage rates for 2026
New rates to generate $17 million additional taxes.
Gainesville leaders remember 9/11 attacks, look to youth
City proclaimed Thursday as Patriot Day
Gainesville passes tentative budget, property tax increase for 2026
Final vote happens in two weeks.
Alachua rezones for development near San Felasco, approves budget
City Attorney Marian Rush attends final meeting.
Newberry paves way for agriculture technology park
City Clerk Judy Rice retires as city’s longest-serving employee.