Gainesville to transition defunct utility board into sustainability advisors
Board no longer needed after GRU transition.
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School board approves turnaround plans for Lake Forest, Idylwild
Abbitt, Certain push for proactive measures such as year-round school.
Alachua County approves study for 4,000-acre Hickory Sink property
UF plans to immediately start next step for golf course development.
High Springs taps newcomers Miller, Tapanes for city commission
Both incumbents fall by almost 250 votes.
Newberry Planning and Zoning Board shapes comprehensive plan
Plan is projected to be finalized in May.
Gainesville releases interactive affordable housing map
Staff developed map at commissioner request.
GRU Authority continues trunked radio sale, starts bond verification
Members reject additional agenda items.
UF readies for 580-acre expansion in Jonesville, Alachua County to evaluate proposal
Expansion would tie in with larger property study.
Gainesville, UF partner on AI tool to speed building design, development
Municipal compliance results can be available within one to two days.
Meet the Candidates: High Springs City Commission
Candidates hit on infrastructure, growth, economic development.
PACE agency looks to Supreme Court to settle tax collector roadblock
Alachua County listed for continued legal action.
State attorney: Lawmakers must act on starting salaries
Kramer calls for 50% increase in assistant state attorney minimum.
Gainesville takes next step to redevelop Eastside sports center
Many steps, votes remain.
High Springs celebrates four new police officers, one’s retirement
K9 Cesar leaves after eight years.
Newberry begins to convert 1,300 acres from ag to planned development
Development could generate over 12,000 new residents.
Gainesville finalizes open container ban with two special districts
New regulations to start Jan. 1.
Got potholes? New Alachua County map shows road renovations through 2032
County starts work with a tripled road budget.
Clemons calls for Gainesville mayor to resign, Ward says ‘no’
Representative said a coverup is underway.
Alachua breaks ground on new wellfield
Project to double city’s current water supply capacity.
Local officials bring projects, concerns to state representatives
Annual legislative delegation meeting held at Santa Fe College.
Alachua County delegation to meet at Santa Fe, discuss priorities
Annual delegation meeting set for 1:30 p.m.
Newberry to reevaluate solar regulations
Solar company’s land acquisition has sparked citizen concerns.
Another lawsuit targets new Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority
Lawsuit names city of Gainesville, mayor as defendants.
JLAC rule nullifies state investigation into Gainesville bond delay
Lawmakers failed to pass motion despite 6-4 vote.