Proposed bill would require Florida colleges to name streets after Charlie Kirk
Oct 8, 2025
Bill filed by state Rep. Kevin Steele.
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Proposed bill would require Florida colleges to name streets after Charlie Kirk
Bill filed by state Rep. Kevin Steele.
Beyond Florida combines rural history with (ir)responsible development
Sep 22, 2025
Gainesville-based influencer pushes for changes.
Florida AG says open carry is now state law
Sep 17, 2025
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier confirmed that citizens may legally carry registered firearms openly in the state after a Florida appeals court overturned a decades-long ban last week. […]
Florida Board of Governors confirms Landry as UF interim president
Sep 11, 2025
Board’s unanimous vote came during a meeting on Thursday.
DeSantis announces new Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday
Sep 9, 2025
Tax holiday slated to run through Dec. 31.
Certain, Democrats criticize antisemite ‘on pedestal’
Sep 1, 2025
Republicans focus on parent’s free speech rights.
New billboards in Gainesville area address antisemitism concerns
Aug 28, 2025
Three billboards to be displayed for most of fall semester.
Bob Graham receives posthumous Governor’s Medal of Freedom
Aug 20, 2025
Former governor, U.S. Senator and UF alumnus honored with Florida’s highest civilian award.
DeSantis plans for second immigrant detention facility in Florida
Aug 14, 2025
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.