EducationNewberry Community School Board advances staff agreement with city Nick Anschultz Sep 10, 20250 commentsBoard holds its inaugural public meeting, establishes hiring timeline for new principal.
EducationRibbon cutting held for Santa Fe College’s new Cellon Institute Nick Anschultz Aug 19, 20252 commentsFacility named in honor of late college supporter Ralph Cellon.
EducationUF selects Clemons as next vice president for government and community relations Staff Reports Jun 20, 20253 commentsPosition left vacant in February
EducationState board unanimously approves Newberry school conversion Glory Reitz Feb 26, 20253 commentsCommission also chooses to let statute’s 50% vote requirement trump board of education’s former majority requirement.
BusinessMainstreet’s 2024 Community Impact Report J.C. Derrick Dec 30, 20242 commentsLooking back on an eventful year in local news.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County begins appeal process for at-large districts referendum Seth Johnson Dec 18, 20244 commentsCounty says lower court erred in two ways.
Government + PoliticsHinson hopeful election buried Clemons ‘hatchet’ Lillian Hamman Nov 8, 20241 commentAlachua County’s only representative blames gerrymandering for lopsided outcome.
Government + PoliticsBielarski: GRU Authority referendum results not surprising Seth Johnson Nov 8, 20244 commentsReferendum paused by judge's temporary injunction.
Government + PoliticsUpdated: Clemons calls for end to clashes over GRU Authority, Eastman responds Seth Johnson Oct 31, 202424 commentsHe said legal battles are ego driven.
Government + PoliticsNewberry passes initial reading on first community development district Glory Reitz Oct 15, 20240 commentsCommission also approves maximum guaranteed price for veterans memorial.
EducationSanta Fe College names Houston to replace Clemons as Advancement VP C.J. Gish Aug 26, 20240 commentsSanta Fe College has announced Ronald McDonald House Charities of North Central Florida (RMHCNCF) CEO Sherry Houston will become its next vice president for advancement and […]
EducationState Board of Education changes charter conversion rule Glory Reitz Aug 21, 20244 commentsNew requirement needs 50% vote, not “majority.”
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.
NewsGRU Authority confirms CEO contract, consults attorney general on referendum Seth Johnson Aug 7, 20249 commentsUtility saw ‘unheard of’ $79M in principal debt reduction.
Government + Politics18-month timeline of the struggle for Gainesville Regional Utilities Seth Johnson Jul 5, 20245 commentsLaws, ordinances and lawsuits wielded to control GRU.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority asks Barton to keep referendum off ballot Seth Johnson Jun 19, 20245 commentsCity Commission passed the referendum on Tuesday.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County votes on major issues in “banner day” Seth Johnson Jun 11, 20244 commentsItems include West End, 2025 budget, investment policy, ballot initiative.
Government + PoliticsNew GRU Authority sworn in, discusses past, future Glory Reitz May 23, 20246 commentsNew chair Ed Bielarski starts meeting with presentation on GRU’s recent history.
Government + PoliticsGainesville votes on ballot initiative despite concerns by GRU attorney Seth Johnson May 17, 20242 commentsInitiative would ask if voters want to eliminate GRU Authority.
EducationACPS maintains Newberry Elementary charter vote failed Glory Reitz May 7, 20245 commentsMarlowe: Newberry Commission to take next steps Monday.
NewsState rules Newberry Elementary School charter vote successful Glory Reitz, Seth Johnson May 6, 20248 commentsSchool district says it is awaiting state notification.
EducationSanta Fe College announces Clemons retirement J.C. Derrick May 2, 20240 commentsCollege launches national search for fundraising leader.
EducationSOS Newberry condemns Marlowe, Clemons Glory Reitz Apr 19, 20245 commentsStatement issued by non-profit group calls to "end divisive campaign" following charter conversion vote.