Government + Politics
Alachua County sets tourism tax record in 2022
May 9, 2023
Overnight tourists in Alachua County directly spent more than $495 million in 2022, leading to a $2.5 million increase in revenue to the county’s tourism development […]
GNV selects firm to manage four Eastside projects
May 8, 2023
City poised to invest millions in coming years.
GNV to host notice of funding meetings
May 3, 2023
Funding from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
GNV project to narrow NW 8th Avenue, add bike lane
May 2, 2023
Project would impact segment just west of Main Street.
Florida Senate passes school board term limit bill
May 2, 2023
Legislation seeks to cap terms to eight years.
BOCC updated on timelines for free jail calls
Apr 25, 2023
Central receiving facility expected June 2024.
Floridians flock to Newberry to discuss Farm Bill
Apr 24, 2023
Six U.S. representatives arrived for a listening session.
Opponents sound off on GRU bill at city meeting
Apr 21, 2023
Ward worries about potential transition.
GNV reapproves solar after redactions revealed
Apr 20, 2023
Staff paused seven weeks to talk with legislators.
Local felon voting program defies expected turnout
Apr 18, 2023
After a year, office sees less than 30 applications.
GNV faces $16M loss to general budget to lower debt
Apr 13, 2023
Clemons files bill to change GRU leadership.
GNV concept plan aims to reduce $315M of debt
Apr 12, 2023
General fund transfer would reduce to $15 million.
Ward, new commission draws close to 100th day
Apr 12, 2023
Tallahassee dilemmas continue along with local progress.