Suwannee receives $5M for new multi-use building
Feb 21, 2022
Suwannee County received $5 million on Monday for a new multi-use building. Gov. Ron DeSantis announced an award for nearly $11 million for infrastructure projects in […]
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Suwannee receives $5M for new multi-use building
Suwannee County received $5 million on Monday for a new multi-use building. Gov. Ron DeSantis announced an award for nearly $11 million for infrastructure projects in […]
Gainesville ponders 3 different election maps
Feb 17, 2022
Gainesville got its first look Thursday at three potential versions of the city’s election map as part of the city’s ongoing redistricting effort. The city is […]
Gainesville greenlights new 75-acre wetlands
Feb 17, 2022
The Gainesville City Commission approved moving forward with two water related projects at Thursday’s commission meeting. The first, on the consent agenda, looks to stabilize Little […]
Alachua County terminates facilities director
Feb 17, 2022
Alachua County recently fired Facilities Director Charlie Jackson over inappropriate hiring practices, a charge Jackson denied in emails to county commissioners. According to two public-record emails […]
Chestnut officially joins GNV commission
Feb 17, 2022
Cynthia Chestnut officially rejoined the Gainesville City Commission 35 years after her first appointment at Thursday morning’s swearing in ceremony on the steps of City Hall. […]
GNV commission to discuss housing, redistricting
Feb 16, 2022
The Gainesville City Commission will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday to discuss issues ranging from affordable housing to solar projects. Commissioner-elect Cynthia Chestnut will sit on […]
Representatives ask feds for disaster declaration
Feb 16, 2022
Florida politicians want a disaster declaration issued for counties in Florida that suffered record low temperatures from January 29-31, severely damaging crops. On Wednesday, 25 of […]
High Springs approves contested event permit
Feb 16, 2022
Heart of High Springs received approval from the High Springs City Commission for its weeklong, special event permit at a workshop meeting on Tuesday night. The […]
3 commission seats up for election in Newberry
Feb 15, 2022
The qualifying period to run for three Newberry Commission seats opens on Monday. The seats up for election are Commissioner Group I held currently by Ricky […]
BOCC reform bill clears committee amid resistance
Feb 14, 2022
A bill that amends the Alachua County Home Rule Charter cleared another hurdle on Monday, moving one step closer to a vote for Alachua County citizens […]
Rural events center in works for Newberry
Feb 14, 2022
A plan for developing a field along Newberry Road just west of Jonesville includes a yoga center, nature trails, greenhouses, petting zoo, play areas and an […]
Homestead bill could cost Alachua County $900K
Feb 12, 2022
A proposed constitutional amendment providing additional property tax exemptions for certain professionals is moving through the Florida Legislature and could cost Alachua County as much as […]
ACPS poised to lose $2 million in funding
Feb 11, 2022
The Florida House Appropriations Committee has approved education funding for the next fiscal year that reallocates $200 million away from the 12 school districts that defied […]
GNV commission fails to move ballot initiative
Feb 10, 2022
The Gainesville City Commission declined to move forward at its Thursday General Policy Committee with a charter amendment that would eliminate the use of special elections […]
FDOT weighs US 19 bypass, frontage road, no build
Feb 9, 2022
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) announced Tuesday the start of a two-year-long study of traffic flow on 43 miles of US Highway 19 from Citrus […]
BOCC moves forward with zero waste projects
Feb 8, 2022
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) heard an update on its Zero Waste initiatives at its regular meeting on Tuesday, including more insight into […]
Levy OKs experiment to turn dirt roads to cement
Feb 8, 2022
A University of Florida and Buchholz High School graduate turned civil engineer will work with Levy County to pilot a soil stabilization experiment that turns dirt […]
Lake City restarts manager search
Feb 7, 2022
Lake City must restart its city manager search after its final candidate, Thomas Thomas, withdrew during final negotiations. The city council found out on Saturday after […]
Some downtown parking spaces return to higher fees
Feb 7, 2022
While free parking spaces are making a return to downtown Gainesville, so are higher rates at the Southwest Parking Garage and some other paid parking spaces, […]
Levy BOCC to discuss turnpike, boat removal
Feb 7, 2022
The Levy County Board of County Commissioners will address an agenda on Tuesday that includes correspondence with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) regarding turnpike extensions. […]
Gainesville to increase costs for candidates
Feb 3, 2022
The Gainesville City Commission approved on first reading Thursday a change that will increase the fees future commission candidates will have to pay but also added […]
Free parking spaces return to downtown
Feb 3, 2022
Prompted by complaints from citizens and business owners, the Gainesville City Commission voted 5-1 to suspend changes to downtown parking. The commission passed a set of […]
BOCC to mobilize against Clemons bill
Feb 3, 2022
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) did not like the recent proposal to let voters decide whether to expand the commission, but it likes […]
Sen. Perry seeking CR 232 rehab funds
Feb 3, 2022
State Sen. Keith Perry has filed a funding request to cover the cost of paving a 10-mile stretch of Alachua County portions of County Road 232. […]