Government + PoliticsAlachua County’s state delegation hears funding, advocacy requests Seth Johnson Oct 20, 20255 commentsFlorida’s 2026 legislative session begins in January.
Government + PoliticsArcher city manager denies claims of retaliation Lillian Hamman Oct 14, 20251 commentInsurance replenishes $14K embezzled by former employee.
Government + PoliticsGainesville’s second utility referendum gets judicial greenlight Seth Johnson Sep 30, 202519 commentsGRU Authority hits two-year mark.
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.
BusinessDance Alive National Ballet breaks ground on new studio Lillian Hamman Aug 28, 20250 commentsKhoury Family Center for the Arts’ 22,000-square-foot building to open in fall 2026.
Government + PoliticsFlorida legislators talk education, legislation and budget at Newberry town hall Lillian Hamman Aug 23, 20255 commentsCammack, Johnson and McClain invited to panel with Mayor Tim Marden.
Local NewsCommunity dedicates Veterans Memorial Park in Newberry Lillian Hamman May 26, 20253 comments1,000 memorial bricks honor past, present service members.
Government + PoliticsGainesville City Commission votes for special election to retry utility referendum Seth Johnson May 15, 20254 commentsPrevious referendum passed in November 2024.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County leaders make requests for Florida legislative session Seth Johnson Jan 9, 20254 commentsRequests include aid with inflation, wastewater, general funding.
Government + PoliticsJohnson decides to table new GRU bill, gather more input Seth Johnson Jan 8, 20257 commentsDraft bill sent to delegation on Monday.
Government + PoliticsJohnson to propose new GRU bill for 2025 legislative session Seth Johnson Jan 7, 202514 commentsBill to modify powers of GRU Authority.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County representatives to meet at Santa Fe College Seth Johnson Dec 26, 20243 commentsLocal officials, citizens to speak before 2025 session.
Government + PoliticsHinson hopeful election buried Clemons ‘hatchet’ Lillian Hamman Nov 8, 20241 commentAlachua County’s only representative blames gerrymandering for lopsided outcome.
ElectionsJohnson, McClain win races to replace Clemons, Perry Lillian Hamman Nov 6, 20243 commentsHouse District 22, Senate District 9 remain in Republican hands.
Government + PoliticsAlford, Arreola, Johnson, Scott among primary winners Seth Johnson Aug 20, 20246 commentsPrimaries set up host of contested races in November.
ElectionsMeet the Candidates: Florida House District 22 Seth Johnson Aug 12, 20249 commentsClemons terms out, four candidates step up.
Government + PoliticsNewberry works on strategic plan for downtown Glory Reitz Jul 17, 20242 commentsPreliminary revitalization action plan to be ready in 6-8 weeks.
NewsPerry talks music education, squatters after final legislative session Seth Johnson Apr 3, 20242 commentsLocal lawmaker served 14 years in Tallahassee.
NewsClemons recaps final legislative session, makes endorsement Seth Johnson Mar 14, 20240 commentsClemons sponsored two bills that passed this session.
News5 candidates to run for Clemons’ seat in Florida House Seth Johnson Oct 17, 20233 commentsFour of five candidates are Gainesville residents.