Government + Politics
BOCC sets road paving parameters based on surtax
Apr 4, 2023
Dedicated portion goes to residential roads.
Newberry board OKs zipline site plan
Apr 3, 2023
Board also approved new commercial, residential growth.
High Springs plans for utility expansion to I-75
Mar 31, 2023
City changes mandatory connections to voluntary.
BOCC shrinks size of cottage neighborhood homes
Mar 29, 2023
Commissioners change development code as moratorium is ending.
Starke receives community center renovation funds
Mar 28, 2023
Project to get $700K through FDOE programs.
Alachua County to buy 650 acres for conservation
Mar 28, 2023
BOCC approves acquisition of Lake Alto and Lochloosa Slough properties.
Newberry considers veterans memorial to open 2024
Mar 28, 2023
Solar farm discussion set for April 10.
GNV chooses new fire assessment methodology
Mar 24, 2023
New method shifts burden to larger facilities.
City readies lobbyists, counsel against GRU bill
Mar 23, 2023
Commission pushes for legislative amendments.
Alachua opens downtown parking to draw activity
Mar 23, 2023
Decade-long project cost almost $1 million.
Final state committee approves Rex and Brody Act
Mar 22, 2023
Bill named in memory of two Alachua County boys.
Local legislators back bill to alter GRU control
Mar 17, 2023
Friday vote allows bill to continue to Florida House.
Executive order to increase gun background checks
Mar 14, 2023
Order would increase enforcement of extreme risk protection.
Perry files bill to create local magnet school
Mar 13, 2023
Alachua County school could open in fall 2024.
Gainesville schedules zoning special meeting
Mar 9, 2023
Commission also hears sponsorship policy options.
