Government + PoliticsGainesville City Commission OKs ballot language draft Seth Johnson Apr 18, 202417 commentsTwo votes scheduled for May.
EducationClemons asks state leaders to intervene in Newberry charter vote J.C. Derrick Apr 17, 20245 commentsClemons says Newberry Elementary School vote succeeded.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County plans redo of 2022 single-member districts vote Seth Johnson Apr 9, 20247 commentsCommissioners approved starting a new ballot measure.
NewsPerry talks music education, squatters after final legislative session Seth Johnson Apr 3, 20242 commentsLocal lawmaker served 14 years in Tallahassee.
Government + PoliticsHinson reviews session, explains vote on homeless bill Seth Johnson Mar 28, 20244 commentsState representative surprised by UF's abrupt DEI actions.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission plans to put GRU Authority on upcoming ballot Seth Johnson Mar 21, 202412 commentsCommission needs two supermajority votes to continue.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis to reappoint GRU Authority after lawsuit, 4 resignations Seth Johnson Mar 15, 20249 commentsApplication process open until April 15.
NewsClemons recaps final legislative session, makes endorsement Seth Johnson Mar 14, 20240 commentsClemons sponsored two bills that passed this session.
NewsClemons questions potty parity at Gainesville City Hall Seth Johnson Mar 8, 20247 commentsRepresentative files petition for advisory opinion.
BusinessDerrick: Mainstreet membership program exceeds expectations J.C. Derrick Mar 8, 20240 commentsTwo member events scheduled this month.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis presents $5.3 million in awards, speaks in Cedar Key Seth Johnson Feb 23, 20246 commentsFunds aimed at infrastructure hardening after Hurricane Idalia.
Government + PoliticsNewberry school families, teachers to vote on charter option Glory Reitz Feb 20, 202413 commentsNewberry Education First parents spearhead “crusade” for better schools.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County delegation bills advance, stall as session winds down Seth Johnson Feb 14, 20241 commentOne request impacts 2,658 acres in Alachua County.
SportsAlachua County to host WMA Indoor Championships Staff Reports Jan 10, 20241 commentFirst time event will be held in United States.
Local NewsGainesville nonprofit continues GRU lawsuit, responds to judge’s deadline Seth Johnson Jan 9, 20244 commentsNonprofit president says someone must be responsible for House Bill 1645.
Government + PoliticsLocal reps prep for 2024 legislative session Seth Johnson Dec 29, 20230 commentsLess local legislation expected.
NewsGainesville’s top news stories of 2023 Seth Johnson Dec 26, 20230 commentsNew GRU Authority and school rezoning take top spots.
Government + PoliticsClemons calls for Gainesville mayor to resign, Ward says ‘no’ Seth Johnson Oct 26, 20233 commentsRepresentative said a coverup is underway.
NewsLawmakers vote to open probe into Gainesville bond delay Seth Johnson Oct 18, 20234 commentsDelay resulted in an extra $2.9 million cost to city.
News5 candidates to run for Clemons’ seat in Florida House Seth Johnson Oct 17, 20233 commentsFour of five candidates are Gainesville residents.
Government + PoliticsGainesville reviews updated Florida audit with 12 findings completed Seth Johnson Oct 9, 20233 commentsState conducted an 18-month review of 2022 audit.
Government + PoliticsMember withdraws from GRU Authority Seth Johnson Oct 6, 20231 commentOfficials dispute member residency requirements
Government + PoliticsNew Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority seated, takes first actions Seth Johnson Oct 4, 202314 commentsAuthority set logistics for meetings moving forward.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis appoints 2 more GRU Authority members C.J. Gish Oct 4, 20230 commentsSwearing-in meeting set for Wednesday at Gainesville City Hall.