Government + PoliticsNewberry paves way for agriculture technology park Lillian Hamman Sep 9, 20251 commentCity Clerk Judy Rice retires as city’s longest-serving employee.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County asks for pause on demolition of Thelma Boltin Center Seth Johnson Sep 9, 202515 commentsCounty said it was disappointed with communication.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs continues fire contract with county, approves budget Lillian Hamman Sep 9, 20251 commentCity staff issue apologies for misinformation at Aug. 28 meeting.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis announces new Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday Staff Reports Sep 9, 20252 commentsTax holiday slated to run through Dec. 31.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs withdraws criticism of Alachua County Fire Rescue, cites misinformation Lillian Hamman Sep 5, 20253 commentsLetter from labor union calls out inaccuracies from Aug. 28 commission meeting.
NewsGainesville votes to demolish Thelma Boltin Center after price spike Seth Johnson Sep 4, 20257 commentsCity previously allocated $3 million for restoration.
Government + PoliticsGainesville selects chief operating officer to fill city manager role Seth Johnson Sep 4, 20250 commentsPersons to start in October.
Government + PoliticsHinson to leave Florida Legislature after 2026, endorses Gainesville candidate Seth Johnson Sep 2, 20254 commentsHinson is in her third term representing Alachua County.
NewsUF/IFAS Family Nutrition Program ‘sunsetting’ after nearly 30 years Nick Anschultz Sep 2, 20251 commentTermination effective Sept. 30.
Government + PoliticsCertain, Democrats criticize antisemite ‘on pedestal’ Gary Nelson Sep 1, 202539 commentsRepublicans focus on parent’s free speech rights.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs to raise taxes, save fire department to solve 2025-26 deficit Lillian Hamman Aug 29, 20258 commentsCommissioners to send letter to Alachua County against “bad faith” fire aid cut negotiations.
Government + PoliticsNewberry fire assessment fee spikes 50% Lillian Hamman Aug 26, 20259 commentsRate’s first increase in three years jumps to $300.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County eyes 2027 host position for World Masters Athletics Seth Johnson Aug 26, 20252 commentsCommissioners approve plan to manage event center.
Government + PoliticsMotion to investigate resignations in Alachua fails Lillian Hamman Aug 26, 20256 commentsCity joins in lawsuit against SB 180.
Government + PoliticsFlorida legislators talk education, legislation and budget at Newberry town hall Lillian Hamman Aug 23, 20255 commentsCammack, Johnson and McClain invited to panel with Mayor Tim Marden.
Government + PoliticsFDOT gives deadline, offers appeal process for GNV’s rainbow crosswalk removal Seth Johnson Aug 23, 20255 commentsState said it would remove crosswalks if delayed.
Government + PoliticsAlachua’s land use attorney terminates contract with city after 21 years Lillian Hamman Aug 22, 20258 commentsDavid Theriaque sends letter to inform city.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs talks cutting fire department to curb $723k deficit in 2025-26 Lillian Hamman Aug 22, 20252 commentsRaises fire assessment rate to $250.
Government + PoliticsGainesville considers complex plan to keep Lot 10 development alive Seth Johnson Aug 22, 202510 commentsThe 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 […]
Government + PoliticsCitizens start petition calling for investigation into Alachua resignations Lillian Hamman Aug 21, 20252 commentsOur Alachua Water’s initiative gains 320 signatures in 5 days.
Government + PoliticsLake Butler, Live Oak among rural communities to receive grant funds Staff Reports Aug 21, 20251 commentLevy and Columbia counties also awarded through Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant.
EducationState Board of Education agrees school board violated First Amendment rights Nick Anschultz Aug 20, 202518 commentsBoard members required to undergo free-speech training.
Government + PoliticsGainesville metro board selects interim director, updated on traffic citations Seth Johnson Aug 20, 20254 commentsBoard seeks firm to coordinate second search.
State News FloridaBob Graham receives posthumous Governor’s Medal of Freedom Staff Reports Aug 20, 20250 commentsFormer governor, U.S. Senator and UF alumnus honored with Florida’s highest civilian award.