DeSantis announces new Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday
Tax holiday slated to run through Dec. 31.
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DeSantis announces new Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday
Tax holiday slated to run through Dec. 31.
UF/IFAS to aid Florida farmers switching to bamboo crops
More than 1,000 acres planted.
Certain, Democrats criticize antisemite ‘on pedestal’
Republicans focus on parent’s free speech rights.
New billboards in Gainesville area address antisemitism concerns
Three billboards to be displayed for most of fall semester.
Bob Graham receives posthumous Governor’s Medal of Freedom
Former governor, U.S. Senator and UF alumnus honored with Florida’s highest civilian award.
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
State letter includes 51 informational requests.
DeSantis initiates Gainesville audit to set up property tax reform in 2026
Broward County also under state audit.
UF research spending reaches record $1.33 billion in FY2025
New total breaks last year’s $1.26 billion mark.
Lebanese man sentenced to prison for role in Iran export conspiracy
Blasthole drills made in city of Alachua were destined for Iran.
Florida legislation to impact Gainesville airport, increase administration burden
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
Ken Cornell re-appointed to chair of Community & Urban Affairs Policy Committee.
Thunderstorms may dump up to 4 inches through Sunday
National Weather Service forecast warns of possible flood risk.
End-of-year FAST scores show growth for Alachua County students
Progress monitoring assessment for reading, math conducted three times per year
DeSantis approves Florida budget, cuts $8.5 million from Alachua County
Governor signed budget day before new fiscal year
AAA: Record 72.2M Americans expected to travel domestically July 4th week
Independence Day trips up 2.4% over 2024.
University of Florida considers new fees for out-of-state students
10% hike would take effect for the fall semester
Alachua County-based projects account for $230 million in Florida’s proposed budget
Budget is still subject to governor’s vetoes.
Florida’s hippopotamus, Lu, dies at 65 in Homosassa Springs
Lu moved to Florida in 1964.
Study confirms invasive termites are crossbreeding and spreading
Scientists spot hybrid swarms of destructive insects in Florida.
UF confirms Ono presidency after questioning his stance on DEI, climate change
Top choice goes to the Florida Board of Governors for final confirmation.
DeSantis selects former general counsel as next appeals court judge
Alachua County included in First District Court of Appeal.
Gainesville man sentenced to more than 10 years for child pornography charges
Stephen Young arrested in March 2024.
University of Florida poised to poach Michigan president
Search committee names Santa J. Ono sole finalist for UF presidency.