NewsNúñez highlights Florida’s Alzheimer’s fight Glory Reitz Jul 19, 20230 commentsOcala press conference speakers reinforced priority of Alzheimer’s care in Florida.
Government + PoliticsState roof, home repair funds now available Staff Reports Jul 19, 20230 commentsNon-Gainesville Alachua County low-income residents are eligible to apply.
Local NewsGNV airport gets $6.3 million in federal funds Seth Johnson Jul 18, 20232 commentsFunding to cover new firefighting vehicle, improvements.
Government + PoliticsLeague of Women Voters honors Barton J.C. Derrick Jul 18, 20230 commentsRecognition part of statewide effort.
NewsFDOT to consider $23 million change to Waldo Road Seth Johnson Jul 18, 20234 commentsChange would impact driving in city of Waldo.
NewsAlachua County Forever purchases 348 acres Staff Reports Jul 17, 20230 commentsProtects over three-quarters of a mile on Lochloosa Slough waterway.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs to review options for Priest Theatre Seth Johnson Jul 13, 20232 commentsState provides $1 million to use.
Government + PoliticsCultural tourism grant opens for Alachua County Seth Johnson Jul 13, 20231 commentApplications due in October.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County OKs Gainesville wetland payment Seth Johnson Jul 13, 20230 commentsPayment covers development impacts on Hawthorne Road.
Government + PoliticsBOCC approves $3.8 million conservation easement Seth Johnson Jul 12, 20231 comment632-acre property contains Bad Dog Branch.
NewsBielarski releases book on GRU, state takeover Seth Johnson Jul 12, 202310 comments“The City That Lost Control” runs from the biomass contract to Florida’s GRU bill.
Government + PoliticsCommunity tackles sports needs at workshop Glory Reitz Jul 11, 20230 commentsAfter being asked to “dream big,” many discussed existing concerns.
Government + PoliticsBOCC pauses meat processing plant until August Seth Johnson Jul 11, 20231 commentCounty Commission requests another meeting with Newberry.
Government + PoliticsBOCC, Newberry move forward with agreement Glory Reitz Jul 11, 20234 commentsCity and county staff to work on creating a plan to improve CR 337.
NewsCornell appointed to Finance and Audit Committee Staff Reports Jul 10, 20231 commentFlorida Association of Counties board selects Alachua County Commissioner to serve.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County to get $24 million for broadband Seth Johnson Jul 7, 20234 commentsFunds come as part of larger state initiative.
Government + PoliticsGRU credit remains stable, unlikely to improve Seth Johnson Jul 7, 20233 commentsHigh rates, debt constrains improvement.
NewsFlorida to crack down on certain driver’s licenses Staff Reports Jul 5, 202312 commentsLaw enforcement ready to enforce.
NewsStudy shows longer ballots reduce voter turnout Brittany Sylvestri | UF Jul 4, 20231 commentData shows when number of candidates increases, voter participation declines.
Government + PoliticsGNV nonprofit sues DeSantis over GRU bill Seth Johnson Jul 3, 202312 commentsLawsuit includes 12 counts filed in federal court.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis signs bill changing GRU control Seth Johnson Jun 28, 202320 commentsNew authority board set to start Oct. 1.
NewsAlachua County to weigh GNV budget cuts, impacts Seth Johnson Jun 28, 20232 commentsGNV requests financing for GRACE Marketplace.
Government + PoliticsBOCC dispenses $2 million in reserves for tourism Seth Johnson Jun 27, 20231 commentNonprofits can apply for funds.
NewsNewberry ratifies firefighter agreement Glory Reitz Jun 27, 20230 commentsFirefighters will have a step plan for pay raises, evenly spread mandatory overtime.