Government + PoliticsGNV board delays county courthouse rezoning Seth Johnson Oct 27, 20220 commentsPlan Board approved code change to sidewalks.
Government + PoliticsArcher receives $546,000 in grants Taryn Ashby Oct 26, 20220 commentsFunds will help develop community involvement and economic growth.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County to combine parks, roads in surtax Seth Johnson Oct 26, 20225 commentsProposed surtax would fund Wild Spaces Public Places, roads and affordable housing.
NewsBielarski, Ward question each other at debate Seth Johnson Oct 25, 20220 commentsFinal debate involved GRU, parks.
ElectionsEarly voting begins in Alachua County Taryn Ashby Oct 24, 20222 commentsRegistered voters have seven locations to select from throughout county.
ElectionsVoters to decide Alachua County Commission structure Seth Johnson Oct 21, 20225 commentsBoth parties use same logic for at-large structure.
Government + PoliticsGNV moves to let developers set parking numbers Seth Johnson Oct 20, 20222 commentsOrdinance also expands mid-street parking.
Government + PoliticsWard, Bielarski defend past GRU actions at debate Seth Johnson Oct 19, 20220 commentsAnother debate scheduled for Tuesday.
Local NewsLocal housing waitlist to reopen after six years Seth Johnson Oct 19, 20221 commentApplicants will have four days to submit.
ElectionsCammack, Hawk vie for congressional seat J.C. Derrick Oct 18, 20220 commentsCandidates tackle vastly different map following redistricting
Government + PoliticsGNV commission eliminates single-family zoning Seth Johnson Oct 17, 20226 commentsAnother 4-3 vote finalizes trio of ordinances.
Local NewsCommission will take final action Monday on zoning Camille Broadway Oct 14, 20223 commentsGainesville Neighborhood Voices plans City Hall “speak out” rally.
Government + PoliticsBridlewood agreement approved in High Springs Seth Johnson Oct 13, 20221 commentPlanned development amendment also voted on.
ElectionsBielarski, Ward to debate twice in coming weeks C.J. Gish Oct 13, 20221 commentCandidates also spoke at forum on Sunday.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County rejects West End land use change Seth Johnson Oct 11, 20220 commentsCommission said land to remain recreational.
Local NewsNovember candidates pitch plans in local forum Seth Johnson Oct 9, 20222 commentsForum includes Gainesville, Alachua County and 8th Circuit Court candidates.
Government + PoliticsReview board approves substation, fire station Seth Johnson Oct 7, 20220 commentsFire station to be built on SW 24th Avenue.
Government + PoliticsSplit GNV commission passes zoning on 1,778 acres Seth Johnson Oct 6, 20221 commentDevelopment plan was initially rejected in 2019.
Local NewsGRU continues late fee policy for October C.J. Gish Oct 4, 20221 commentLate fees have not been collected since June.
ElectionsAlachua County election office sends out ballots C.J. Gish Oct 4, 20220 commentsMore than 45,000 ballots were mailed.
Government + PoliticsNewberry extends summer utility program C.J. Gish Oct 3, 20220 commentsProgram reduces disconnections, late fees.
FeaturedAlachua County avoids Hurricane Ian’s worst Seth Johnson Sep 29, 20220 commentsCounty, local cities end emergency operations, will send rescue units south.
Government + PoliticsBiden approves disaster assistance to Florida C.J. Gish Sep 29, 20220 commentsFEMA to provide assistance following Hurricane Ian damage.
Government + PoliticsClosures continue ahead of Hurricane Ian C.J. Gish Sep 28, 20220 commentsTropical storm watch now in effect throughout region.