Government + PoliticsGRU requests Gainesville leaders stop special election plans Seth Johnson Jun 4, 2025City Commission set for vote on Thursday.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission to vote on special election, potential 14-story development Seth Johnson Jun 3, 2025Morningside Nature Center master plan shows new buildings.
Government + PoliticsAlachua commissioner objects to officials’ private interim city manager support Lillian Hamman Jun 2, 2025Fletcher calls for public vote.
Government + PoliticsPAC joins legal case over Alachua County districts, 2024 referendum Seth Johnson Jun 2, 2025PAC has spent over $300,000 on district debate.
Local NewsUF finalizes $37M contract for 3,180 acres planned for conservation, golf course Seth Johnson May 29, 2025Florida Legislature allocated funds in 2024.
Local NewsAlachua City Manager Mike DaRoza resigns Lillian Hamman May 28, 2025DaRoza submitted a letter of resignation on Monday to Alachua City Commissioners.
Government + PoliticsArcher gets loan from Alachua County, referred to Newberry for remaining funds Seth Johnson May 28, 2025Funds needed for water, wastewater projects.
Government + PoliticsAlachua GOP announces Byron Donalds will headline fall fundraiser Staff Reports May 28, 2025Congressman is among the top candidates for the Florida governor’s race in 2026.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County OKs new land use for Newnans Lake site, hopes for greater impact Seth Johnson May 28, 202582-acre site aims for 149 homes.
Local NewsGainesville seeks public input on Citizens Field renovation Staff Reports May 28, 2025Blount Center event on Thursday will collect feedback on renovation and roadways plans.
Local NewsNewberry halts railroad tie grinding as company applies for permits Lillian Hamman May 27, 2025Alachua County raises biohazard and environmental concerns.
Local NewsCommunity dedicates Veterans Memorial Park in Newberry Lillian Hamman May 26, 20251,000 memorial bricks honor past, present service members.
Government + PoliticsGainesville’s $5.2M budget gap increases after hearing from police, fire Seth Johnson May 23, 2025Commission sets maximum fire assessment rate.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis selects former general counsel as next appeals court judge Staff Reports May 23, 2025Alachua County included in First District Court of Appeal.
Government + PoliticsAlachua to revisit external counsel for city planner exodus investigation Lillian Hamman May 20, 2025Commission votes down Livingston Farms voluntary annexation.
Government + PoliticsAlachua to explore Pinkoson Springs ownership with county resources Lillian Hamman May 20, 2025Residents call for closed-captioning livestreams of city meetings.
Government + PoliticsGainesville continues red-light camera enforcement plan Seth Johnson May 16, 2025Commission also readies for Citizens Field decisions.
Government + PoliticsGainesville City Commission votes for special election to retry utility referendum Seth Johnson May 15, 2025Previous referendum passed in November 2024.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority OKs water rate increase, keeps city contribution flat for 2026 budget Seth Johnson May 15, 2025Profits to stay even as utility tackles debt.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County agrees to new Regional Transit System spending contract Seth Johnson May 14, 2025County also votes on surtax oversight for cities, new public art.
Government + PoliticsArcher aims to recover $290K of invoices using county infrastructure funds Lillian Hamman May 13, 2025City to provide budget update at May 27 meeting.
Government + PoliticsCounty to consider improving roads jointly owned with Newberry Lillian Hamman May 13, 2025Newberry city building vacancies to create opportunities for county satellite offices.
Government + PoliticsGainesville eyes boost for economic development with potential bond Seth Johnson May 8, 2025Work plan to return in next month.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County’s constitutional officers give budget overviews for next fiscal year Seth Johnson May 6, 2025Many budgets to stay flat.