Watson decides against re-election bid
Jun 21, 2023
Alachua County Sheriff informs staff he will not run in 2024.
Government + Politics
Watson decides against re-election bid
Alachua County Sheriff informs staff he will not run in 2024.
Newberry receives $2 million for water projects
Jun 19, 2023
City got both of its Legislative requests.
Governor’s veto slashes meat processing funding
Jun 16, 2023
County Commissioner Ken Cornell urges colleagues to use veto as an “off-ramp” on Newberry project.
Gainesville sets initial fire assessment rates
Jun 16, 2023
2024 will be the first year the city uses its new methodology for calculating the fire rate.
Gainesville selects an interim city clerk
Jun 15, 2023
Commission also OKs hiring search firm for new city auditor.
Cuts to captioning budget would reduce access
Jun 15, 2023
City will continue closed captioning for commission meetings but not advisory boards.
Gainesville trims more from its budget
Jun 14, 2023
Ironwood Golf Course and GRACE marketplace funds added back into fiscal year 2024 plans.
County manager proposes another tax rate cut
Jun 13, 2023
Reduced tax rate still projected to raise almost $153 million in 2024.
Children’s Trust amends strategic plan
Jun 13, 2023
Trust will maintain its millage rate but plans further review for next year’s budget.
Newberry asks for grant to improve historic plant
Jun 12, 2023
City also will request proposals from private businesses that want to develop power plant.
County pushes back on PACE program
Jun 9, 2023
State agency continues operations despite lack of agreements.
ACSE to hold voter registration at local libraries
Jun 7, 2023
Information and registration will be available at libraries throughout the county.
Gainesville annual audit on track to make deadline
Jun 6, 2023
External auditors give city’s financial statements a clean opinion.
County engineer explains road repair plans
Jun 6, 2023
Years of deferred maintenance have left the county playing catch-up.
Newberry moves forward with urban service changes
Jun 6, 2023
New zoning lines will keep land parcels intact.
Storm season start prompts preparations
Jun 1, 2023
Families and local governments plan ahead for potential problems.
Newberry receives comprehensive plan input
May 31, 2023
Residents battle for balance between amenities, small-town feel.
