DeSantis previews list of wasteful spending by Gainesville, Alachua County
Governor also took aim at other local governments.
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DeSantis previews list of wasteful spending by Gainesville, Alachua County
Governor also took aim at other local governments.
Saint Francis Catholic Academy launches public phase of campaign for cafetorium
Groundbreaking for nearly 7,000-square-foot building slated for June 2026.
Statewide lawsuit challenging local planning restrictions includes Alachua
Alachua County Commission votes against joining SB 180 lawsuit.
Gainesville’s second utility referendum gets judicial greenlight
GRU Authority hits two-year mark.
Rep. Kat Cammack replaces stolen Newberry Veterans Memorial flags
City installs original veteran’s monument at memorial.
Buchholz goes on lockdown during nearby police investigation
Alachua County Sheriff’s Office reports there is no threat to campus.
ElderCare to expand senior meal program with $20,000 grant
Grant provided by United Way.
DeSantis visits UF, touts university’s and state’s academic achievements
Governor held press conference at Emerson Alumni Hall on Monday.
Community Gun Violence Prevention Alliance to host 3 town halls
City of Gainesville to host live performance by Dr. Micah Johnson on Oct. 10 at University Auditorium.
GRACE Marketplace hires new CEO
Meet and greet set for next week.
Oak Hall announces record enrollment numbers for 2025-26 school year
957 students mark highest number in school’s history.
Lightning strike damages WUFT-TV transmitter
WUFT 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3 can only be seen via cable, satellite or streaming services.
Community help sought in Jonesville vehicle burglaries
Alachua County Sheriff’s Office seeks assistance in weekend thefts.
Archer commissioner Joan White resigns, raises financial protocol concerns
City to hold special election Nov. 18 to fill empty seat.
Newberry Community School Board gives OK to advertise principal job
Job listing to be posted by Oct. 1.
Gainesville approves contracts for interim manager, stormwater billing
Land trust contract also extended.
State Board of Education approves Newberry charter conversion
Newberry Elementary to become charter school in fall 2026.
‘It’s beyond troubling:’ State Board of Education discusses Alachua County schools
School Board of Alachua County and district have come under fire for recent incidents.
Gainesville finalizes budget, property tax increase for 2026
Overall general budget increases by $6 million.
Stabbing suspect apprehended on SE Hawthorne Road
Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies conduct high-risk traffic stop.
Hampton man, 24, dies when sedan hits semi in Bradford County
A 24-year-old Hampton man was killed Wednesday morning when he drove his sedan into the rear of a tractor-trailer pulling onto SW County Road 227 south […]
Alachua County finalizes budget, millage rate for 2025-26
County-owned motels near completion.
Local municipalities complete 2025-26 budgets
Alachua, High Springs and Newberry among multiple cities to finalize budgets.
School board vice chair criticized for comment on late Charlie Kirk
Tina Certain facing backlash from Republican leaders.