Government + PoliticsHigh Springs approves $90K land development code rewrite Lillian Hamman Jul 23, 2025City Commission sets 2025-26 potential tentative maximum millage rate to 6.99.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County refutes economic impact, responsibilities for Champions Park Lillian Hamman Jul 7, 2025Newberry and county partnership for facility to expire in September.
NewsJessie’s Village breaks ground with goal to become “beautiful picture” Seth Johnson Mar 11, 2025Nonprofit aims for quality affordable housing.
Government + PoliticsGainesville collects input on Citizens Field as scenarios come to finish Seth Johnson Feb 18, 2025Commission to hear options before summer recess.
Government + PoliticsBOCC votes on rural broadband, dedicates $1M to Mill Creek development Seth Johnson Nov 12, 2024County commission selects new chair, vice chair.
Government + PoliticsGainesville enters budget season dependent on DeSantis appointments Seth Johnson May 7, 2024Staff presented two proposed budgets that hinge on utility funding.
Government + PoliticsHawthorne sets strategic plan, delays code agreement with county Seth Johnson Mar 20, 2024New City Hall mural received greenlight.
EducationMcGraw praises school board successes during Alachua Chamber address Glory Reitz Mar 5, 2024McGraw gives positive message to Alachua Chamber at luncheon.
Government + PoliticsWard touts Gainesville’s accomplishments with federal funding Glory Reitz Mar 4, 2024Mayor writes op-ed in conjunction with mayors across country ahead of State of the Union address.
NewsGainesville redirects funds to deal with downtown homelessness Seth Johnson Feb 15, 2024Commissioners authorized $850,000 for homelessness, gun violence.
Government + PoliticsGainesville releases interactive affordable housing map Seth Johnson Nov 2, 2023Staff developed map at commissioner request.
Government + PoliticsAlachua breaks ground on new wellfield Glory Reitz Oct 26, 2023Project to double city’s current water supply capacity.
Local NewsBOCC closes GRACE budget gap, studies larger role Seth Johnson Aug 29, 2023Alachua County examines taking control of outreach team and covering $350,000 shortfall.
Government + PoliticsBOCC, Newberry move forward with agreement Glory Reitz Jul 11, 2023City and county staff to work on creating a plan to improve CR 337.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County to get $24 million for broadband Seth Johnson Jul 7, 2023Funds come as part of larger state initiative.
Government + PoliticsGovernor’s veto slashes meat processing funding Camille Broadway Jun 16, 2023County Commissioner Ken Cornell urges colleagues to use veto as an “off-ramp” on Newberry project.
Local NewsTrenton, Chiefland, more win broadband grants J.C. Derrick May 26, 2023Announcement marks third round of broadband funding since February.
NewsNewberry, BOCC to discuss meat processing facility Camille Broadway Mar 7, 2023Interlocal agreement expected to be voted on in April.
Government + PoliticsBOCC may delay West End development item Seth Johnson Sep 26, 2022Alachua County to vote on land purchase, millage rate.
Government + PoliticsGainesville’s $32M ARPA balance draws to zero Seth Johnson Jul 14, 2022Commission allocates final portions of federal funds.