Government + PoliticsArcher commissioner Joan White resigns, raises financial protocol concerns Lillian Hamman Sep 26, 20252 commentsCity to hold special election Nov. 18 to fill empty seat.
Government + PoliticsGainesville finalizes budget, property tax increase for 2026 Seth Johnson Sep 24, 20250 commentsOverall general budget increases by $6 million.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County finalizes budget, millage rate for 2025-26 Seth Johnson Sep 23, 20251 commentCounty-owned motels near completion.
Government + PoliticsLocal municipalities complete 2025-26 budgets Lillian Hamman Sep 23, 20251 commentAlachua, High Springs and Newberry among multiple cities to finalize budgets.
Government + PoliticsGainesville passes tentative budget, property tax increase for 2026 Seth Johnson Sep 10, 20256 commentsFinal vote happens in two weeks.
Government + PoliticsAlachua rezones for development near San Felasco, approves budget Lillian Hamman Sep 10, 20252 comments City Attorney Marian Rush attends final meeting.
EducationSchool board adopts final $604 million budget Nick Anschultz Sep 10, 20250 commentsBoard also passed a 6.251 millage rate during Tuesday meeting.
Government + PoliticsNewberry paves way for agriculture technology park Lillian Hamman Sep 9, 20251 commentCity Clerk Judy Rice retires as city’s longest-serving employee.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs continues fire contract with county, approves budget Lillian Hamman Sep 9, 20251 commentCity staff issue apologies for misinformation at Aug. 28 meeting.
Local NewsChildren’s Trust approves proposed millage rate, tentative budget Nick Anschultz Sep 8, 20252 commentsApproval came during first TRIM hearing on Monday.
Government + PoliticsGainesville to consider millage rate increase at Thursday’s final budget meeting Seth Johnson Aug 12, 20253 commentsStaff to present three scenarios.
Government + PoliticsNewberry proposes 6.0623 millage for 2025-26 fiscal year Lillian Hamman Jul 30, 20250 commentsCommission approves $2.2 million loan to Newberry Community School.
EducationEducation highlights $117.4 billion state budget Nick Anschultz Jul 2, 20250 commentsInvestment 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, 202515 commentsGovernor signed budget day before new fiscal year
EducationAlachua County Public Schools loses three top financial administrators Lillian Hamman Jun 23, 20253 commentsJaremczuk 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, 202510 commentsBoard considers facility improvement priorities.
Government + PoliticsGainesville’s $5.2M budget gap increases after hearing from police, fire Seth Johnson May 23, 202511 commentsCommission sets maximum fire assessment rate.
EducationAlachua County School Board OKs fund balance restoration plan Glory Reitz Apr 2, 20253 commentsDistrict’s budgeted expenditures exceed estimated revenue by $33 million.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County talks budget season, resource centers Seth Johnson Apr 1, 20251 commentBurden for fire assessment may shift.
Government + PoliticsGainesville kicks off 2025 budget season Seth Johnson Mar 27, 20251 commentSix audits return no findings.
EducationNewberry Community School budget plans for increased enrollment Glory Reitz Dec 5, 20242 commentsNewberry Elementary School currently has 656 students.
Government + PoliticsLibrary district approves budget, 1.0 millage Glory Reitz Sep 26, 20240 commentsMillage rate lower than it has been in eight years.
Government + PoliticsNewberry finalizes budget, millage Glory Reitz Sep 24, 20240 commentsCity 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, 20241 commentCity Commission changes mind on previous 6.0 millage rate.