Government + Politics Newberry considers wastewater funding options Glory Reitz Dec 10, 2024City hesitates on expanding agreement with Easton Archery.
Local News City and county advisory boards seek volunteers Lillian Hamman Dec 9, 202426 positions are open between Gainesville and Alachua County.
Government + Politics Florida’s Amendment 5 to occur automatically for Alachua County residents Staff Reports Dec 9, 2024Property exemption starts for 2025 taxes.
News Area communities receive Rural Infrastructure Fund Awards Staff Reports Dec 6, 2024Live Oak, Cedar Key, Cross City and Dixie County awarded nearly $4 million.
Government + Politics Gainesville commission quibbles on Lot 10, advances climbing gym project Seth Johnson Dec 5, 2024Climbing gym, other activities to open at Depot Park.
News GRU credit rating holds stable, governance issue remains key Seth Johnson Dec 4, 2024Credit agency anticipates no rating increase.
Government + Politics With help, Archer begins to dig out of financial crisis Glory Reitz Nov 27, 2024Consultant Dallas Lee reports multiple issues, city asks county for help.
Government + Politics Newberry approves land acquisitions for Easton, downtown improvement Glory Reitz Nov 26, 2024City makes early move toward downtown stormwater assessment.
News Block by Block ready to start downtown Gainesville program on Dec. 2 Seth Johnson Nov 25, 2024Company hired in 3-year, $3 million contract.
Business Ayesha Solomon elected president of Florida Association of Property Appraisers Staff Reports Nov 22, 2024Alachua County Property Appraiser voted to position at annual conference.
Government + Politics Gainesville votes to ban camping, sleeping in public rights-of-way Seth Johnson Nov 21, 2024The Gainesville City Commission passed an ordinance on Thursday to prohibit sleeping or camping on city rights-of-way. The ordinance comes after Florida approved a homelessness bill […]
Government + Politics Chief Moya sworn in, pinned at Gainesville City Hall Seth Johnson Nov 21, 2024Moya joined GPD in 2023.
Government + Politics Gainesville receives $800K federal transportation grant for roadway safety Staff Reports Nov 21, 2024City to evaluate roadways with limited lighting conditions that contribute to crashes.
Government + Politics Alachua County OKs first step for pickleball, tennis club on Archer Road Seth Johnson Nov 20, 2024Special exemption required for development as planned.
Government + Politics Newberry approves $2 million backstop for charter conversion Glory Reitz Nov 18, 2024Funds to be provided only if state approves charter application.
Government + Politics Moya to officially step into GPD chief role with manager, mayor support Seth Johnson Nov 15, 2024Swearing-in ceremony scheduled for Thursday.
Government + Politics Gainesville sets legislative priorities, talks legal notices Seth Johnson Nov 14, 2024Commission also looks at minority business study.
Government + Politics New GNV downtown board searches for footing, impact Seth Johnson Nov 14, 2024Members feeling unheard following streatery, parking changes.
Government + Politics Chad Scott wins vote recount for Alachua County sheriff Staff Reports Nov 13, 2024Scott defeats Emery Gainey by 392 votes.
Government + Politics Newberry commission approves 2 CDDs Glory Reitz Nov 13, 2024Commissioners asked to remove interlocal agreements from the ordinances.
Government + Politics BOCC votes on rural broadband, dedicates $1M to Mill Creek development Seth Johnson Nov 12, 2024County commission selects new chair, vice chair.
Government + Politics Recount underway in Alachua County sheriff’s race J.C. Derrick Nov 11, 2024Machine recount triggered after initial count showed winning margin of 415 votes.
Government + Politics Hinson hopeful election buried Clemons ‘hatchet’ Lillian Hamman Nov 8, 2024Alachua County’s only representative blames gerrymandering for lopsided outcome.
Government + Politics Bielarski: GRU Authority referendum results not surprising Seth Johnson Nov 8, 2024Referendum paused by judge's temporary injunction.