Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady amid tariffs
Mar 21, 2025
President Trump said right thing to do would be to cut rates.
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Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady amid tariffs
President Trump said right thing to do would be to cut rates.
Alachua, Newberry candidate forums slated for next 2 Sundays
Mar 20, 2025
League of Women Voters of Alachua County hosting events.
Meet the Candidates: Newberry Mayor 2025
Mar 20, 2025
Tim Marden and Joy Glanzer run for seat that has been uncontested since 2017.
Meet the Candidates: Newberry Commission 2025
Mar 19, 2025
Two candidates running for each available seat.
New McDonald’s passes High Springs planning board
Mar 18, 2025
Item could return to City Commission on March 27.
Archer talks financial recovery, road expansion with Alachua County
Mar 18, 2025
City has reduced debt by half a million.
Former Alachua planner raises concerns over outside influences, Mill Creek projects
Mar 14, 2025
City decided not to investigate planner exodus.
Newberry launches F-300 AgFoodTech Startup Accelerator program
Mar 14, 2025
Startup incubator program aims to position Florida as “Silicon Valley of agriculture.”
Gainesville talks Citizens Field, partnership with school district
Mar 13, 2025
Commissioners split on idea of selling stadium.
School board asks to own Citizens Field
Mar 13, 2025
Vu attempts to expand ask to include all of East Gainesville Sports Complex.
School board to appeal Newberry charter conversion
Mar 12, 2025
Some board members indicate they are prepared for other legal action if necessary.
GRU Authority votes to work on removing city fees from utility bills
Mar 12, 2025
Change will likely start in September 2026.
‘Blatant power grab’: Legal briefs filed in Alachua County district referendum appeal
Mar 12, 2025
County must respond before chance of oral arguments.
Newberry OKs property sale for Alachua County rural collection center
Mar 11, 2025
Commission also authorizes staff to begin negotiations on extension of Easton contract.
Alachua Police Department enters agreement with SF College police academy
Mar 11, 2025
wo training personnel to be stationed full-time at SFC’s institute of public safety.
Leaders to break ground on Jessie’s Village, 22-unit affordable apartments
Mar 10, 2025
City has invested $511,000 in project.
Thelma Boltin Center heads for Phase 1 construction as plans get finalized
Mar 7, 2025
Pricing will determine how Phase 2 proceeds.
Gainesville’s federal courthouse up for sale? Not just yet
Mar 6, 2025
Courthouse included in list of “non-core” properties.
Hawthorne OKs $1 million in wastewater upgrades, hires interim attorney
Mar 4, 2025
Upgrades covered through two grants.
Alachua calls off inquiry into planning staff departures
Feb 27, 2025
Two commissioners, mayor say Alachua should look to the future, not the past.
Newberry appoints Jason Lyman as interim fire chief
Feb 27, 2025
Personnel shuffle follows Mike Vogel’s resignation after being arrested for driving under influence.
Gainesville moves forward with school zone, red-light cameras
Feb 27, 2025
Ordinances will return for two final votes.