High Springs opts not to fill empty seat until election
Special election date not yet determined.
Government + Politics
GRU Authority moves forward with general manager search
Process could take seven months.
New High Springs commissioner resigns over new Florida law
Rush of resignations has come in other cities.
Ward reflects on first year, top issues for 2024
Gainesville mayor looks at Eastside development and Vision Zero among his 2024 priorities.
Gainesville City Commission confirms GRU Authority’s control over bonds
Bonds totaling $105 million set to expire in May.
Judge dismisses Gainesville residents’ lawsuit against DeSantis
Lawsuit challenged creation of GRU Authority.
Gainesville uses expanded surtax for first road project
Expanded surtax provides extra $8.7 million annually for infrastructure projects.
Gainesville sets special meeting over GRU request delayed last week
Item deals with $105 million in bonds.
DeSantis appoints Santa Fe College grad to Union County BOCC
Donna Jackson to fill in final 12 months of Ryan Perez’s term.
Live Oak, Columbia County to receive rural infrastructure funds
DeSantis awards more than $25 million to 16 rural communities.
Gainesville city manager warns of more budget cuts
Curry says city may not provide same support to local organizations.
GRU Authority to search for permanent general manager
Authority also continues contract for new attorney, looks into auditor position.
Gainesville commission OKs one item, punts another sent by GRU Authority
Delay will tighten GRU turnaround for financial support extension.
Newberry approves future land use first reading for NC Ranch
Commission also approved text amendment to comprehensive plan.
Florida grant awards $5M to expand teacher apprenticeships
Funds to provide 200 participants a no-cost pathway to become a teacher.
Alachua sheriff notes issues with new jail phone system
Jail transitioned to three, free 15-minute calls per day.
Alachua County votes to create medical examiner’s office apart from UF
Decision comes while facing time pressure and without set plan.
Civil Rights activist, community leader, honored with street name designation
City of Gainesville unveils signs for late Charles Chestnut III.
Gainesville renames portion of 8th Avenue in honor of Charles Chestnut III
Road section passes historic Chestnut Funeral Home.
Gainesville switches Boltin Center plan amid activist delays
Commission allocates $1.5 million to repair facility.
Gainesville commission picks Mhere as new city auditor
Finalized contract to return next week.
GRU Authority supports general manager, denies motion to fire
Authority also votes to move forward with interim attorney.
Levy County approves ordinance updates
County may also consider bringing back ag deputy.