Government + PoliticsArcher proposes 15.9% increase in millage rate for 2026 budget Lillian Hamman Sep 12, 2025Commission tables citizen advisory committee for employee oversight.
CrimeUpdated: Archer employee arrested for stealing more than $14,000 from city Lillian Hamman Sep 10, 2025Records show 3 months of missing cash.
Government + PoliticsArcher sets preliminary millage rate with tax increase likely Lillian Hamman Jul 31, 2025Fiscal audit to begin Aug. 12.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County agrees to new Regional Transit System spending contract Seth Johnson May 14, 2025County also votes on surtax oversight for cities, new public art.
Government + PoliticsArcher aims to recover $290K of invoices using county infrastructure funds Lillian Hamman May 13, 2025City to provide budget update at May 27 meeting.
NewsArcher, Ft. White to receive $25 million in grant funds for wastewater projects Seth Johnson Mar 26, 2025Archer, Ft. White, Williston and Lake City will receive a combined $29.1 million in Water Quality Improvement Grant funding from Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection after […]
Government + PoliticsArcher talks financial recovery, road expansion with Alachua County Seth Johnson Mar 18, 2025City has reduced debt by half a million.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County focuses on West End, eastern park for coming years Seth Johnson Feb 4, 2025Commissioners updated their parks masterplan on Tuesday.
NewsNewberry City Manager to resign Glory Reitz Jan 28, 2025Commission also approves ordinance to make ratepayer backstop of wastewater loan official.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County approves tentative timeline for Archer repayments Seth Johnson Jan 14, 2025City misspent $300,000 in surtax funds.
Government + PoliticsWith help, Archer begins to dig out of financial crisis Glory Reitz Nov 27, 2024Consultant Dallas Lee reports multiple issues, city asks county for help.
Government + PoliticsApplication pulled for Archer concrete batch plant Glory Reitz Sep 10, 2024Arnold plans to resubmit new application for indoor concrete batch plant.
EducationNewberry city staff reviews charter school budget Glory Reitz Mar 26, 2024Staff says city cannot use impact fees for schools.
EducationSchool district, Education First for Newberry, continue releasing information Glory Reitz Mar 20, 2024Education First for Newberry spokespeople reiterate that they will not push students out.
EducationArcher opposes Newberry charter conversion Glory Reitz Mar 13, 2024Commissioners say initiative has not answered questions.
Government + PoliticsNewberry, Archer enter wastewater treatment interlocal agreement Glory Reitz Jan 23, 2024Archer to pay for up to 175,000 gallons per day of capacity.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County OKs code services extension, 161-acre purchase Seth Johnson Jan 9, 2024Commissioners also approved two development plans.
NewsGNV signs new solar contract, increases size Seth Johnson Feb 16, 2023Solar array to start operation in 2025.
Government + PoliticsArcher receives $546,000 in grants Taryn Ashby Oct 26, 2022Funds will help develop community involvement and economic growth.
Local EventsArea churches to host historic marker unveiling C.J. Gish Oct 10, 2022Florida Historical Marker dedication scheduled for Archer’s St. Peter Cemetery on Oct. 22.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs enters dialogue for joint wastewater Seth Johnson Sep 12, 2022Newberry, Archer already agreed to move forward.