Government + Politics Library district approves budget, 1.0 millage Glory Reitz Sep 26, 2024Millage rate lower than it has been in eight years.
Government + Politics Alachua County passes new millage rate, amends development code Seth Johnson Sep 25, 2024West End to move forward as larger community park.
Government + Politics State Sen. Keith Perry joins emergency petition against Alachua County referendum Seth Johnson Sep 24, 2024Referendum deals with at-large versus single-member districts.
Government + Politics Emergency motion filed against Gainesville’s November election ballot Seth Johnson Sep 24, 2024GRU Authority looks to expedite lawsuit review.
Government + Politics Newberry finalizes budget, millage Glory Reitz Sep 24, 2024City also approves loan application for elevated water storage tank.
Government + Politics Hawthorne to host sustainability summit with four Alachua County mayors Staff Reports Sep 23, 2024Free event happens Saturday, Sept. 28.
News Alachua County issues lien, daily $500 fine against Meadowbrook Golf Couse Seth Johnson Sep 20, 2024Property out of compliance with codes for second time.
Government + Politics Gainesville finalizes previous version of inclusionary zoning policy in 5-2 vote Seth Johnson Sep 19, 2024Commission also OKs redevelopment adjacent to Oaks Mall.
Elections Supervisor of Elections to mark National Voter Registration Day Staff Reports Sep 16, 2024Voter registration deadline is Oct. 7.
Local News Curry taps Moya as permanent Gainesville Police Department chief Seth Johnson Sep 13, 2024Moya has served as interim since March.
Government + Politics Gainesville approves flat millage rate with lower general fund for next year Seth Johnson Sep 12, 2024Budget shrunk year over year for first time in quarter century.
Government + Politics Newberry commission drops to 5.9 millage rate, same as last year Glory Reitz Sep 11, 2024City Commission changes mind on previous 6.0 millage rate.
Government + Politics Application pulled for Archer concrete batch plant Glory Reitz Sep 10, 2024Arnold plans to resubmit new application for indoor concrete batch plant.
Government + Politics Alachua County passes tentative millage rate, budget for next fiscal year Seth Johnson Sep 10, 2024Alachua County passes tentative millage rate, budget for next fiscal year.
Government + Politics GRU Authority officially files complaint against Gainesville, Barton Seth Johnson Sep 10, 2024Complaint asks courts to stop upcoming Gainesville vote.
Government + Politics DeSantis announces over $122M for rural infrastructure Staff Reports Sep 10, 2024Nearly $19 million awarded to Bradford, Columbia, Gilchrist, Levy, Suwannee and Union counties.
Elections 4As PAC to question Alachua County candidates at general elections forum Staff Reports Sep 10, 2024Event to be held at Mt. Pleasant UMC Church in Gainesville.
Government + Politics City of Alachua lays out budget priorities Glory Reitz Sep 9, 2024Infrastructure, public safety and recreation take top places.
Government + Politics Gainesville commission extends GRACE Marketplace contract by one year Seth Johnson Sep 5, 2024City approves $1.9 million for homeless organization.
Government + Politics GRU Authority greenlights lawsuit, notices City Commission to change policy Seth Johnson Sep 4, 2024City, utility wrestle with being separate but combined.
Government + Politics Newberry breaks ground for new city hall Glory Reitz Aug 28, 2024Newberry City Commission authorized funding in June.
Government + Politics Gainesville relies on county, state partners for Vision Zero goal Seth Johnson Aug 28, 2024Majority of severe injuries, deaths happen on 17% of roadway.
Government + Politics DeSantis appoints 3 to Suwannee River Water Management District Board Staff Reports Aug 28, 2024Two reappointed, one newly appointed to SRWMD Governing Board.
Government + Politics Alachua County approves plan for Tioga’s 222-acre South Annex Seth Johnson Aug 27, 2024Property to have maximum of 500 homes with commercial space.