Hinson to leave Florida Legislature after 2026, endorses Gainesville candidate
Hinson is in her third term representing Alachua County.
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Hinson to leave Florida Legislature after 2026, endorses Gainesville candidate
Hinson is in her third term representing Alachua County.
UF/IFAS Family Nutrition Program ‘sunsetting’ after nearly 30 years
Termination effective Sept. 30.
Certain, Democrats criticize antisemite ‘on pedestal’
Republicans focus on parent’s free speech rights.
High Springs to raise taxes, save fire department to solve 2025-26 deficit
Commissioners to send letter to Alachua County against “bad faith” fire aid cut negotiations.
Newberry fire assessment fee spikes 50%
Rate’s first increase in three years jumps to $300.
Alachua County eyes 2027 host position for World Masters Athletics
Commissioners approve plan to manage event center.
Motion to investigate resignations in Alachua fails
City joins in lawsuit against SB 180.
Florida legislators talk education, legislation and budget at Newberry town hall
Cammack, Johnson and McClain invited to panel with Mayor Tim Marden.
FDOT gives deadline, offers appeal process for GNV’s rainbow crosswalk removal
State said it would remove crosswalks if delayed.
Alachua’s land use attorney terminates contract with city after 21 years
David Theriaque sends letter to inform city.
High Springs talks cutting fire department to curb $723k deficit in 2025-26
Raises fire assessment rate to $250.
Gainesville considers complex plan to keep Lot 10 development alive
The city of Gainesville signaled that it will regain ownership of Lot 10 after the developer failed to start construction within four years of the original […]
Citizens start petition calling for investigation into Alachua resignations
Our Alachua Water’s initiative gains 320 signatures in 5 days.
Lake Butler, Live Oak among rural communities to receive grant funds
Levy and Columbia counties also awarded through Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant.
State Board of Education agrees school board violated First Amendment rights
Board members required to undergo free-speech training.
Gainesville metro board selects interim director, updated on traffic citations
Board seeks firm to coordinate second search.
Bob Graham receives posthumous Governor’s Medal of Freedom
Former governor, U.S. Senator and UF alumnus honored with Florida’s highest civilian award.
High Springs urges residents to join budget workshop Thursday
City commissioner asks county for more time before cutting its fire aid to the city.
Alachua County seeks public input on commission district maps
Citizens encouraged to submit maps that meet certain criteria.
Personal, Professional and Providential: Curry explains her resignation
Curry sends letter to city staff.
Gainesville selects millage rate increase, preps for shortfalls in future budgets
Final votes come in September.
Micanopy to stay debt-free with water filtration upgrade
Community center reports after-school programs improve literacy by 92%.
Alachua County approves rezoning near Newnans Lake, praises concessions
Conditions announced for dark sky lighting, roadway access.
Gainesville to consider millage rate increase at Thursday’s final budget meeting
Staff to present three scenarios.