Government + PoliticsArcher commissioner Joan White resigns, raises financial protocol concerns Lillian Hamman Sep 26, 2025City to hold special election Nov. 18 to fill empty seat.
Government + PoliticsGainesville finalizes budget, property tax increase for 2026 Seth Johnson Sep 24, 2025Overall general budget increases by $6 million.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County finalizes budget, millage rate for 2025-26 Seth Johnson Sep 23, 2025County-owned motels near completion.
Government + PoliticsLocal municipalities complete 2025-26 budgets Lillian Hamman Sep 23, 2025Alachua, High Springs and Newberry among multiple cities to finalize budgets.
Government + PoliticsGainesville passes tentative budget, property tax increase for 2026 Seth Johnson Sep 10, 2025Final vote happens in two weeks.
Government + PoliticsAlachua rezones for development near San Felasco, approves budget Lillian Hamman Sep 10, 2025 City Attorney Marian Rush attends final meeting.
EducationSchool board adopts final $604 million budget Nick Anschultz Sep 10, 2025Board also passed a 6.251 millage rate during Tuesday meeting.
Government + PoliticsNewberry paves way for agriculture technology park Lillian Hamman Sep 9, 2025City Clerk Judy Rice retires as city’s longest-serving employee.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs continues fire contract with county, approves budget Lillian Hamman Sep 9, 2025City staff issue apologies for misinformation at Aug. 28 meeting.
Local NewsChildren’s Trust approves proposed millage rate, tentative budget Nick Anschultz Sep 8, 2025Approval came during first TRIM hearing on Monday.
Government + PoliticsGainesville to consider millage rate increase at Thursday’s final budget meeting Seth Johnson Aug 12, 2025Staff to present three scenarios.
Government + PoliticsNewberry proposes 6.0623 millage for 2025-26 fiscal year Lillian Hamman Jul 30, 2025Commission approves $2.2 million loan to Newberry Community School.
EducationEducation highlights $117.4 billion state budget Nick Anschultz Jul 2, 2025Investment includes historic $15.9 billion in funds for K-12 public school system
Government + PoliticsDeSantis approves Florida budget, cuts $8.5 million from Alachua County Seth Johnson Jul 1, 2025Governor signed budget day before new fiscal year
EducationAlachua County Public Schools loses three top financial administrators Lillian Hamman Jun 23, 2025Jaremczuk and Esposito resign to take new jobs in education
EducationAlachua County school district projects $10.7M loss in state funding for 2025-26 budget Lillian Hamman Jun 6, 2025Board considers facility improvement priorities.
Government + PoliticsGainesville’s $5.2M budget gap increases after hearing from police, fire Seth Johnson May 23, 2025Commission sets maximum fire assessment rate.
EducationAlachua County School Board OKs fund balance restoration plan Glory Reitz Apr 2, 2025District’s budgeted expenditures exceed estimated revenue by $33 million.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County talks budget season, resource centers Seth Johnson Apr 1, 2025Burden for fire assessment may shift.
Government + PoliticsGainesville kicks off 2025 budget season Seth Johnson Mar 27, 2025Six audits return no findings.
EducationNewberry Community School budget plans for increased enrollment Glory Reitz Dec 5, 2024Newberry Elementary School currently has 656 students.
Government + PoliticsLibrary district approves budget, 1.0 millage Glory Reitz Sep 26, 2024Millage rate lower than it has been in eight years.
Government + PoliticsNewberry finalizes budget, millage Glory Reitz Sep 24, 2024City also approves loan application for elevated water storage tank.
Government + PoliticsNewberry commission drops to 5.9 millage rate, same as last year Glory Reitz Sep 11, 2024City Commission changes mind on previous 6.0 millage rate.