DeSantis plans for second immigrant detention facility in Florida
Aug 14, 2025
Facility will be capable of housing 1,300 detainees.
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DeSantis plans for second immigrant detention facility in Florida
Facility will be capable of housing 1,300 detainees.
Florida DOGE to audit Alachua County offices next week
Aug 5, 2025
State letter includes 51 informational requests.
DeSantis initiates Gainesville audit to set up property tax reform in 2026
Jul 22, 2025
Broward County also under state audit.
UF research spending reaches record $1.33 billion in FY2025
Jul 22, 2025
New total breaks last year’s $1.26 billion mark.
Lebanese man sentenced to prison for role in Iran export conspiracy
Jul 22, 2025
Blasthole drills made in city of Alachua were destined for Iran.
Florida legislation to impact Gainesville airport, increase administration burden
Jul 14, 2025
Included in the thousands of pages of bills that passed the Florida Legislature, several pieces of “oddball” legislation safely landed on Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk concerning […]
Alachua County commissioners appointed to Florida Association of Counties positions
Jul 10, 2025
Ken Cornell re-appointed to chair of Community & Urban Affairs Policy Committee.
Thunderstorms may dump up to 4 inches through Sunday
Jul 2, 2025
National Weather Service forecast warns of possible flood risk.
End-of-year FAST scores show growth for Alachua County students
Jul 1, 2025
Progress monitoring assessment for reading, math conducted three times per year
DeSantis approves Florida budget, cuts $8.5 million from Alachua County
Jul 1, 2025
Governor signed budget day before new fiscal year
AAA: Record 72.2M Americans expected to travel domestically July 4th week
Jun 27, 2025
Independence Day trips up 2.4% over 2024.
University of Florida considers new fees for out-of-state students
Jun 26, 2025
10% hike would take effect for the fall semester
Alachua County-based projects account for $230 million in Florida’s proposed budget
Jun 25, 2025
Budget is still subject to governor’s vetoes.
Study confirms invasive termites are crossbreeding and spreading
May 31, 2025
Scientists spot hybrid swarms of destructive insects in Florida.
UF confirms Ono presidency after questioning his stance on DEI, climate change
May 27, 2025
Top choice goes to the Florida Board of Governors for final confirmation.
DeSantis selects former general counsel as next appeals court judge
May 23, 2025
Alachua County included in First District Court of Appeal.
Gainesville man sentenced to more than 10 years for child pornography charges
May 12, 2025
Stephen Young arrested in March 2024.
University of Florida poised to poach Michigan president
May 5, 2025
Search committee names Santa J. Ono sole finalist for UF presidency.
World Masters Athletics Indoor Championships to launch this weekend
Mar 17, 2025
Events are free, open to public.
UF report: Unprovoked shark bites plummeted in 2024
Feb 11, 2025
Unprovoked shark attacks were down 22 from 2023.
Levy County residents monitor FDOT plans amid I-75 improvements
Feb 5, 2025
Northern Turnpike Extension study ended August 2022.
Florida delays enforcing law on social media for minors
Jan 2, 2025
Law requires online platforms to delete previously-existing accounts for children under 14.