Four people file to run for open judicial seat
Only one seat in Florida’s Eighth Judicial Circuit will be contested this year while incumbents for five other circuit court seats and three Alachua County Court […]
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Four people file to run for open judicial seat
Only one seat in Florida’s Eighth Judicial Circuit will be contested this year while incumbents for five other circuit court seats and three Alachua County Court […]
Local leaders respond to potential Roe reversal
Local leaders and activists reacted Tuesday to the news that the U.S. Supreme Court is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, likely pushing abortion to the […]
Lake City OKs camera funds, raises salary range
The Lake City Council convened for its regular meeting on Monday evening and talked about its city manager search, utility advisor board and cameras in city […]
Newberry aims for Florida’s longest zipline
Newberry’s Planning and Zoning Board approved several site plans and zoning exceptions at its Monday meeting, allowing developers to move to the next stages for an […]
DeSantis visits Williston, announces state funding
Gov. Ron DeSantis visited the Ivy House Restaurant in Williston on Friday morning to announce another round of workforce development and infrastructure funds primarily aimed at […]
City redistricting goes to first vote with new map
The Gainesville City Commission will vote May 5 on the first reading of an ordinance to reset its district boundaries, but commissioners made one additional change […]
GNV staff to examine multi-use complex scope
Gainesville city staff and the commission will evaluate the scope of an East Gainesville multi-use complex and decide next steps on May 19 after Commissioner Cynthia […]
GNV to discuss Eastside sports complex, ARPA funds
The Gainesville City Commission will meet for its General Policy Committee (GPC) on Thursday and discuss or act on a variety of issues including an Eastside […]
BOCC discusses future of public comment
Alachua County staff will start investigating ways to increase remote public comment after getting rid of the call-in system it used during the COVID-19 pandemic. During […]
BOCC approves boundaries, adds new precinct
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) voted to adopt the new election precinct lines presented by the Supervisor of Elections Office (SOE) that will […]
Newberry moves ahead on $4M-$6M City Hall building
The City of Newberry held its regular meeting on Monday evening after holding a swearing-in ceremony for the three incumbents that kept their seats at the […]
Gainesville gets glimpse of downtown plans
Creating a downtown development authority, or a similar type of group, to aid growth in Gainesville will be one of the key elements of a downtown […]
City to require developers to host workshops
Larger property developers will need to meet with members of surrounding neighborhoods before submitting an application with the city, following a change to the city’s land […]
Newberry, Archer to modify lawsuit against county
The cities of Newberry and Archer will discuss modifying a lawsuit against Alachua County at separate meetings on Monday, pausing two counts of the lawsuit while […]
Gainesville raises cost of rental unit permits
Gainesville landlords will end up paying an additional $33 a year to register their rental units, but the city commission also voted Thursday to ease some […]
GNV approves nonprofit funds, stuck on process
The Gainesville City Commission voted Thursday to approve the $6.9 million in nonprofit funding that the Community Foundation of North Central Florida recommended. The commission set […]
County denies West End development plan
Alachua County’s Local Planning Agency and Planning Commission turned down a development zoning for West End Golf Course that would split the land into a 70-home […]
Gainesville will miss deadline for 2021 audit
Although Gainesville has made progress in shoring up problems with its Department of Financial Services, an outside consultant said Wednesday that the city will not meet […]
GNV to distribute $6.9 million to local nonprofits
The Gainesville City Commission will convene Thursday for its regular meeting, capping a week of special meetings. City officials met Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday to cover […]
BOCC motions on lobby effort, land conservation
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) passed a two-part motion at its special meeting on Tuesday and expressed support for a new facility to […]
High Springs buys rescue craft after role change
The High Springs City Commission voted on Thursday to purchase a rescue boat for its fire department now that the city’s role changed with the purchase […]
BOCC to talk next fiscal budget at special meeting
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will hold a special meeting on Tuesday to hear presentations and dive into its environmental protections department budget […]
Dixie County receives $10M for infrastructure
Dixie County received more than $10 million in funding from the General Appropriations Act on Friday to address three infrastructure projects. At a press conference held […]
Justice positive toward remote court proceedings
Florida Supreme Court Justice Jamie Grosshans said the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the judiciary to adapt and expressed optimism that some remote court options could become […]