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Government + Politics

Newberry considers wastewater funding options 

Dec 10, 2024
City hesitates on expanding agreement with Easton Archery.
Local News

City and county advisory boards seek volunteers

Dec 9, 2024
26 positions are open between Gainesville and Alachua County.
Government + Politics

Florida’s Amendment 5 to occur automatically for Alachua County residents 

Dec 9, 2024
Property exemption starts for 2025 taxes.
News

Area communities receive Rural Infrastructure Fund Awards

Dec 6, 2024
Live Oak, Cedar Key, Cross City and Dixie County awarded nearly $4 million.
Government + Politics

Gainesville commission quibbles on Lot 10, advances climbing gym project

Dec 5, 2024
Climbing gym, other activities to open at Depot Park.
News

GRU credit rating holds stable, governance issue remains key 

Dec 4, 2024
Credit agency anticipates no rating increase.
Government + Politics

With help, Archer begins to dig out of financial crisis 

Nov 27, 2024
Consultant Dallas Lee reports multiple issues, city asks county for help.
Government + Politics

Newberry approves land acquisitions for Easton, downtown improvement 

Nov 26, 2024
City makes early move toward downtown stormwater assessment.
News

Block by Block ready to start downtown Gainesville program on Dec. 2

Nov 25, 2024
Company hired in 3-year, $3 million contract. 
Business

Ayesha Solomon elected president of Florida Association of Property Appraisers

Nov 22, 2024
Alachua County Property Appraiser voted to position at annual conference.
Government + Politics

Gainesville votes to ban camping, sleeping in public rights-of-way 

Nov 21, 2024
The 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

Nov 21, 2024
Moya joined GPD in 2023.
Government + Politics

Gainesville receives $800K federal transportation grant for roadway safety

Nov 21, 2024
City 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

Nov 20, 2024
Special exemption required for development as planned.
Government + Politics

Newberry approves $2 million backstop for charter conversion

Nov 18, 2024
Funds to be provided only if state approves charter application.
Government + Politics

Moya to officially step into GPD chief role with manager, mayor support

Nov 15, 2024
Swearing-in ceremony scheduled for Thursday.
Government + Politics

Gainesville sets legislative priorities, talks legal notices

Nov 14, 2024
Commission also looks at minority business study.
Government + Politics

New GNV downtown board searches for footing, impact

Nov 14, 2024
Members feeling unheard following streatery, parking changes.
Government + Politics

Chad Scott wins vote recount for Alachua County sheriff

Nov 13, 2024
Scott defeats Emery Gainey by 392 votes.
Government + Politics

Newberry commission approves 2 CDDs

Nov 13, 2024
Commissioners asked to remove interlocal agreements from the ordinances.
Government + Politics

BOCC votes on rural broadband, dedicates $1M to Mill Creek development

Nov 12, 2024
County commission selects new chair, vice chair.
Government + Politics

Recount underway in Alachua County sheriff’s race

Nov 11, 2024
Machine recount triggered after initial count showed winning margin of 415 votes.
Government + Politics

Hinson hopeful election buried Clemons ‘hatchet’

Nov 8, 2024
Alachua County’s only representative blames gerrymandering for lopsided outcome.
Government + Politics

Bielarski: GRU Authority referendum results not surprising

Nov 8, 2024
Referendum paused by judge's temporary injunction.

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