FeaturedDerrick: We need more public notice, not less J.C. Derrick Apr 16, 2024Gainesville considering future of printed notices.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County plans redo of 2022 single-member districts vote Seth Johnson Apr 9, 2024Commissioners approved starting a new ballot measure.
Local LivingAlachua County Commission to dedicate, rename Santa Fe Lake Park Staff Reports Apr 5, 2024Event slated for April 13.
Government + PoliticsGNV, Alachua County discuss gun violence, heirs’ property Seth Johnson Mar 25, 2024Meeting also touched on homelessness.
NewsGainesville, Alachua County discuss downtown plans Seth Johnson Jan 22, 2024Commissioners pass gun violence motions.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County OKs code services extension, 161-acre purchase Seth Johnson Jan 9, 2024Commissioners also approved two development plans.
NewsMainstreet’s most-viewed stories of 2023 C.J. Gish Dec 29, 2023Top stories include Publix coming to Newberry, Florida’s gas prices and Rex and Brody Act signed into law.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission OKs one item, punts another sent by GRU Authority Seth Johnson Dec 14, 2023Delay will tighten GRU turnaround for financial support extension.
Government + PoliticsAlachua sheriff notes issues with new jail phone system Seth Johnson Dec 12, 2023Jail transitioned to three, free 15-minute calls per day.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County votes to create medical examiner’s office apart from UF Seth Johnson Dec 12, 2023Decision comes while facing time pressure and without set plan.
NewsCivil Rights activist, community leader, honored with street name designation Megan V. Winslow Dec 12, 2023City of Gainesville unveils signs for late Charles Chestnut III.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County Commission votes on procurement plan, hunting Seth Johnson Dec 6, 2023Commissioners also look to limit trailer trucks on certain roads.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County increases impact fees, adds new fee in latest version Seth Johnson Dec 4, 2023Mobility fee has been reconfigured.
EducationGainesville civil rights leader Charles Chestnut III dies at 83 Seth Johnson Dec 4, 2023Chestnut served on Alachua County Commission and school board.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County Commission selects Alford as next chair Seth Johnson Nov 14, 2023Commissioner Chuck Chestnut will serve as vice chair.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County approves study for 4,000-acre Hickory Sink property Seth Johnson Nov 7, 2023UF plans to immediately start next step for golf course development.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority continues trunked radio sale, starts bond verification Seth Johnson Nov 1, 2023Members reject additional agenda items.
NewsUF readies for 580-acre expansion in Jonesville, Alachua County to evaluate proposal Seth Johnson Oct 31, 2023Expansion would tie in with larger property study.
Government + PoliticsGot potholes? New Alachua County map shows road renovations through 2032 Seth Johnson Oct 26, 2023County starts work with a tripled road budget.
Government + PoliticsStudy: Alachua County arts, culture generates more than $189 million Seth Johnson Oct 18, 2023Alachua County took part in a nationwide study with 353 participants.
News5 candidates to run for Clemons’ seat in Florida House Seth Johnson Oct 17, 2023Four of five candidates are Gainesville residents.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County moves forward on new parking garage, special study Seth Johnson Oct 10, 2023Commission also discusses legislative priorities.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County OKs plan for delayed solar array near Archer Seth Johnson Oct 5, 2023Site will produce electricity for Gainesville Regional Utilities.
Government + PoliticsNew Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority seated, takes first actions Seth Johnson Oct 4, 2023Authority set logistics for meetings moving forward.