Archer Community Center renamed in honor of Roberta Lopez
Friends of Archer board to spearhead fundraising for new signage.
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Archer Community Center renamed in honor of Roberta Lopez
Friends of Archer board to spearhead fundraising for new signage.
Alachua County launches whistleblower investigation into animal shelter
Former staff claim mismanagement.
Archer city managers tackle internal forensic audit, build new budget
Years of incorrect IRS transactions and reporting procedures to resolve during ‘cleanup.’
Children’s Trust of Alachua County approves 2027-2030 strategic plan
Board also gained new member at Monday meeting.
Gainesville, Alachua County repeat delay request on school rezoning
Joint meeting questioned aspects of school district’s plan.
Newberry and Archer finalize candidates ahead of April 14 election
Clark and Farnsworth run for final terms in office.
Gainesville considers aid to Heartwood Soundstage after historic deficits
Manager to return with recommendation.
Florida House approves amendment to keep GRU Authority despite opposition
House rules waived to allow immediate passage.
Hawthorne celebrates groundbreaking for new food bank, resource center
Facility with local and county services to open in August 2026.
Alachua County report outlines medical debt buyout for 31,000 residents
$30 million in local debt already purchased by nonprofit.
DeSantis announces 2 local judicial appointments
Judges named for Eighth Judicial Circuit Court and Alachua County Court.
Gainesville plan board votes on “oopsies” from past development overlaps
Historic district buffer to come under close review.
Florida Legislature to end GRU Authority tug-of-war with 24-word amendment
Gainesville mayor authorized to send letters to state leaders.
Williams, Menadier and Youmas to run for Alachua City Commission Seat 3
Incumbent Dayna Williams’ three-year term to be contested on April 14.
Fort White dodges dissolution
Town Council turns after public dissent and no ordinance.
GRU Authority to amend public comment procedures
Signups would be required.
7 new candidates enter Alachua County 2026 elections
Hawthorne’s mayor to run for Florida House.
“Exceeding expectations”: Newberry hears 2026 State of the City
Mayor talks Champions Park, Newberry Charter School and upcoming projects.
Gainesville commission agrees to utility bond documents with reluctance
Utility to execute half a billion in financial transactions.
Ward honors local, national music icons in State of the City
City looks to future for America’s 250th anniversary.
Alachua County reviewing 4 projects at Archer Road/Tower Road activity center
Publix submits plans to demolish, replace store.
Alachua County’s 9 municipalities to hold elections in 2026
Races to start in April, run through December.
Gainesville preps for more city construction with $9M approval on Thursday
Utility authority asks for commission bond approval.
Gainesville worried over school zoning plan, reviews gun violence plan
Strategic plan outlines goals for next five years.