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.
Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua lays out budget priorities Glory Reitz Sep 9, 20241 commentInfrastructure, public safety and recreation take top places.
EducationSchool board approves tentative budget, millage rates Glory Reitz Aug 1, 20241 commentProposed budget set at $597 million.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County sets tentative tax rates and assessments Glory Reitz Jul 10, 20241 commentGeneral county tax rate drops again while fire services and law enforcement rates stay the same
Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua proceeds on schedule with budget Glory Reitz Jun 24, 20240 commentsCity’s 2024 budget accounts for over $66 million.
NewsChildren’s Trust approves unallocated funds, tentative budget Glory Reitz Jun 20, 20241 comment$1.6 million left from last year being allocated for three goals.
NewsGainesville finalizes ballot question, reviews in-house IT options Seth Johnson Jun 18, 20241 commentGainesville staff also voices their perspective on utility revenues.
Government + PoliticsGainesville to pass final vote for referendum, review budget on Tuesday Seth Johnson Jun 17, 20244 commentsGeneral government disagrees with Gainesville Regional Utility’s revenue calculation.
Government + PoliticsWard: stability needed for GRU, budget numbers Seth Johnson Jun 14, 20246 commentsGRU Authority approved motion to further cut its general services contribution on Wednesday.
NewsDeSantis vetoes $14.8M in Alachua County funds, OKs $38M land purchase for UF Seth Johnson Jun 13, 202412 commentsHigh Springs police, Newberry wastewater, Gainesville HazMat all axed.
Education5 financial tips for college graduates StatePoint Media May 27, 20240 commentsStrategies for young adults managing finances independently.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County hears initial budgets by constitutional officers Seth Johnson May 8, 20240 commentsCounty manager to present proposed budget in July.
Government + PoliticsGainesville enters budget season dependent on DeSantis appointments Seth Johnson May 7, 20243 commentsStaff presented two proposed budgets that hinge on utility funding.
Government + PoliticsWard: Gainesville kept the ship sailing in 2023 Seth Johnson Feb 13, 20242 commentsMayor highlights progress despite legislative, fiscal challenges.
Government + PoliticsCurry recommends first actions to cover $1.4 million shortfall Seth Johnson Feb 6, 20249 commentsFinance Committee approves reassigned funds.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission approves $15K cut to manager’s salary Seth Johnson Oct 20, 20231 commentItem was pulled from consent for discussion.
Government + PoliticsNewberry approves $43 million budget Glory Reitz Sep 26, 20231 commentCommission votes in program to give largest raises to lowest-paid employees.
FeaturedAlachua County to vote on $751M budget, pulling public notices Seth Johnson Sep 25, 20232 commentsCounty also considering buying land near Watermelon Pond.