County voices opposition to GNV zoning plans
Aug 1, 2022
City, county commissioners spar at joint meeting.
Government + Politics
DeSantis fills Columbia County School Board seat
Jul 29, 2022
Unopposed candidate joins board ahead of schedule.
County presents plans for Four Creeks Preserve
Jul 28, 2022
Parking lot and new trail to come in Phase 2.
Kiner selected new head of Children’s Trust
Jul 27, 2022
Kiner grew up in east Gainesville and graduated from UF, Buchholz.
Newberry opts to keep services despite late bills
Jul 27, 2022
Late payments won’t lead to electricity, water shutoffs.
Two local districts model trendy development tool
Jul 26, 2022
Alachua County has three of Florida’s 800 community development districts.
Labor Coalition to host GNV mayor candidate forum
Jul 26, 2022
Questions to include living wage, affordable housing, healthcare.
Scott officially takes charge as 26th police chief
Jul 25, 2022
New GPD chief highlights youth violence and police calling.
GNV revisits Infinity Line bike trail project
Jul 21, 2022
Commission also approves ballot initiative to reword its charter.
Local election office finds second ballot error
Jul 20, 2022
Almost 900 voters in Precinct 51 will need new ballots.
GNV, state candidates to attend local forums
Jul 19, 2022
Wednesday’s forum will be in person followed by a virtual Thursday event.
Elections Office leaves names off some ballots
Jul 18, 2022
Nearly 1,000 voters inside Gainesville’s Precinct 27 receive incomplete vote-by-mail ballots.
Zoning changes worry GNV neighbors, prompt action
Jul 17, 2022
Residents concerned over neighborhood character, and effectiveness of changes
High Springs updated on 2,000-unit development
Jul 15, 2022
Commissioners express concern with final vote upcoming.
Cornell elected to FAC board of directors
Jul 15, 2022
Alachua County commissioner also appointed to federal affairs committee.
Gainesville votes to hold tax, fire rates steady
Jul 14, 2022
Final rates will be approved in September following budget discussions.
Gainesville’s $32M ARPA balance draws to zero
Jul 14, 2022
Commission allocates final portions of federal funds.
ACSO, PBA strike compromise deal
Jul 14, 2022
Bargaining agreement will be finalized after vote by deputies.
Scott named permanent police chief
Jul 13, 2022
Former Chief Tony Jones will transition to GNV special adviser.
Construction to begin on Archer Road SUN Trail
Jul 12, 2022
Nonmotorized 2.4-mile path to be completed in December.
Alachua County to consider new millage rate
Jul 11, 2022
Commission will also discuss new county administration building.
Gainesville postpones zoning meeting
Jul 10, 2022
Commission will discuss code changes at future date.
Animal shelter enhances volunteer program
Jul 8, 2022
Alachua County facility continues its strategy to help with animal overcrowding.