Thelma Boltin Center heads for Phase 1 construction as plans get finalized
Mar 7, 2025
Pricing will determine how Phase 2 proceeds.
Government + Politics
Thelma Boltin Center heads for Phase 1 construction as plans get finalized
Pricing will determine how Phase 2 proceeds.
Gainesville’s federal courthouse up for sale? Not just yet
Mar 6, 2025
Courthouse included in list of “non-core” properties.
Hawthorne OKs $1 million in wastewater upgrades, hires interim attorney
Mar 4, 2025
Upgrades covered through two grants.
Alachua calls off inquiry into planning staff departures
Feb 27, 2025
Two commissioners, mayor say Alachua should look to the future, not the past.
Newberry appoints Jason Lyman as interim fire chief
Feb 27, 2025
Personnel shuffle follows Mike Vogel’s resignation after being arrested for driving under influence.
Gainesville moves forward with school zone, red-light cameras
Feb 27, 2025
Ordinances will return for two final votes.
Gainesville, Alachua County set Library Support days
Feb 27, 2025
National nonprofit pushing for library use.
Alachua County considers sheriff’s office salaries, carports
Feb 25, 2025
Sheriff to raise starting salaries.
Newberry officials boast city’s growth, stability at State of City address
Feb 21, 2025
City clerk of 35 years receives key to city.
Gainesville authorizes letter over garbage fee mishap, continues streatery
Feb 20, 2025
City also finalized Florida Theater historic designation.
Days left to qualify for Alachua, Newberry elections
Feb 20, 2025
Two Alachua County municipalities are gearing up for April elections, with qualifying periods open for new candidates for a few more days. The city of Alachua’s […]
Alachua County continues negotiations with UF on animal services
Feb 20, 2025
Draft contract expected later this year.
Gainesville collects input on Citizens Field as scenarios come to finish
Feb 18, 2025
Commission to hear options before summer recess.
Gainesville protesters crowd downtown sidewalks to oppose Trump, Musk
Feb 17, 2025
Protests held nationwide on Presidents’ Day.
DeSantis appoints Ezzell to SF College Board of Trustees
Feb 17, 2025
Dr. Tara Ezell a partner with Dermatology Associates.
“Catastrophic”: Alachua responds as 75% of planning staff resigns
Feb 12, 2025
Commission directs attorney to seek options for external investigation.
Newberry City Commission picks Mayor Marlowe for city manager
Feb 11, 2025
Marlowe to negotiate three-year contract with city staff.
City of Alachua denies preliminary plat for 120-acre subdivision
Feb 11, 2025
Surrounding residents raised concerns about traffic, conservation, flooding.
Gainesville City Commission votes to increase garbage rates 20%
Feb 6, 2025
Commissioners also vote on Florida Theater, discuss hiring freezes.
Gainesville Regional Transit System Fare-Free Program to require ID cards
Feb 5, 2025
Riders eligible for program must present ID cards starting March 1.
Levy County residents monitor FDOT plans amid I-75 improvements
Feb 5, 2025
Northern Turnpike Extension study ended August 2022.