Government + PoliticsGainesville worried over school zoning plan, reviews gun violence plan Seth Johnson Feb 12, 20269 commentsStrategic plan outlines goals for next five years.
Government + PoliticsAlachua selects library as temporary voting precinct ahead of April election Lillian Hamman Feb 11, 20262 commentsHathcock Community Center undergoes structural inspections.
BusinessWildFlowers music festival in Melrose approved by Alachua County commission Seth Johnson Feb 11, 20260 commentsSupporters, opponents packed the county chamber.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County Commissioners tell Archer to prep for growth Lillian Hamman Feb 10, 20262 commentsJoint meeting hears 2024 audit, wastewater and Archer Road expansion updates.
Government + Politics“Revolt, Rebellion”: Florida appeal court hears GRU referendum arguments Seth Johnson Feb 10, 20264 commentsNo timeline on final decision.
EducationAlachua County officials evaluate school district’s ‘Future Ready’ initiative Nick Anschultz Feb 6, 20261 commentMeeting held on Friday at Alachua County School District Office.
Government + PoliticsGainesville to break ground on 2 fire stations in 2026, demolish another Seth Johnson Feb 6, 20260 commentsProperty purchase expected on Friday.
NewsGreen for growth: Newberry doubles stoplights, preps for more Lillian Hamman Feb 5, 20260 commentsLights come to Highland Park and two-way pair projects.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County aims to bolster farmers markets with grants Seth Johnson Feb 4, 202610 commentsVote follows countywide survey.
Government + PoliticsGainesville metro transportation board settles on new name with ampersand Seth Johnson Feb 3, 20263 commentsOrganization to rebrand as in-house staff take over.
NewsGroups accuse Alachua city officials of voter suppression amid precinct closure Lillian Hamman Jan 29, 20266 commentsPushback follows shutdown of city’s largest Black precinct ahead of spring election.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County greenlighted for UF land deal, $30M animal shelter Seth Johnson Jan 28, 20265 commentsSheriff’s office to begin animal enforcement.
Government + PoliticsAlachua hires Valladares as permanent city manager Lillian Hamman Jan 27, 20262 commentsCity Commission updated on livestreaming meetings.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs fires finance director Diane Wilson Lillian Hamman Jan 27, 20264 commentsElimination follows $900K bill from November.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs hears Bridlewood updates, Alachua County to manage corridor to trail Lillian Hamman Jan 26, 20263 commentsHome construction in Bridlewood subdivision to start this summer.
Government + PoliticsGainesville considers mobility fee changes for new developments Seth Johnson Jan 23, 20263 commentsComprehensive plan deadline could get pushed back.
Government + PoliticsAlachua planning board shuts down Tara’s Mill Creek Sink development Lillian Hamman Jan 21, 202615 commentsUnanimous vote denies Tara April special exception permit.
Government + PoliticsPrizzia, Scott clarify mugshot policy talks after distorted public perception Seth Johnson Jan 20, 20266 commentsCommissioner and sheriff emphasize collaboration.
Government + PoliticsArcher reappoints Hope as mayor, hires Barber as city manager Lillian Hamman Jan 16, 20262 commentsThe Archer City Commission voted on Monday to keep Fletcher Hope as mayor for another year, Iris Bailey as vice mayor and selected Donald Barber as its permanent part-time city manager. […]
Government + PoliticsGainesville again paves way for multistory downtown apartment building on Lot 10 Seth Johnson Jan 16, 20268 commentsCity to give away 16 parcels in Heartwood.
Government + PoliticsAlachua prepares to hire Rodolfo Valladares as city manager Lillian Hamman Jan 15, 20260 commentsThree-year contract to come before City Commission on Jan. 26.
NewsAlachua planning board calls for environmental tests before Tara permit decision Lillian Hamman Jan 14, 20264 commentsTara April hearing to finish on Jan. 20.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority approves consultants for $55 million water plant project Seth Johnson Jan 14, 20262 commentsState agency would require the changes by 2032.
Government + PoliticsNewberry celebrates new city hall with ribbon cutting Lillian Hamman Jan 13, 20262 comments12,000-square-foot space equipped for expansion.