Government + PoliticsArcher city manager denies claims of retaliation Lillian Hamman Oct 14, 20251 commentInsurance replenishes $14K embezzled by former employee.
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.
Government + PoliticsArcher proposes 15.9% increase in millage rate for 2026 budget Lillian Hamman Sep 12, 20253 commentsCommission tables citizen advisory committee for employee oversight.
CrimeUpdated: Archer employee arrested for stealing more than $14,000 from city Lillian Hamman Sep 10, 20250 commentsRecords show 3 months of missing cash.
Government + PoliticsArcher sets preliminary millage rate with tax increase likely Lillian Hamman Jul 31, 20250 commentsFiscal audit to begin Aug. 12.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County agrees to new Regional Transit System spending contract Seth Johnson May 14, 20252 commentsCounty 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, 20251 commentCity 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, 20250 commentsArcher, 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, 20251 commentCity has reduced debt by half a million.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County focuses on West End, eastern park for coming years Seth Johnson Feb 4, 20252 commentsCommissioners updated their parks masterplan on Tuesday.
NewsNewberry City Manager to resign Glory Reitz Jan 28, 20250 commentsCommission also approves ordinance to make ratepayer backstop of wastewater loan official.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County approves tentative timeline for Archer repayments Seth Johnson Jan 14, 20254 commentsCity misspent $300,000 in surtax funds.
Government + PoliticsWith help, Archer begins to dig out of financial crisis Glory Reitz Nov 27, 20247 commentsConsultant Dallas Lee reports multiple issues, city asks county for help.
Government + PoliticsApplication pulled for Archer concrete batch plant Glory Reitz Sep 10, 20240 commentsArnold plans to resubmit new application for indoor concrete batch plant.
EducationNewberry city staff reviews charter school budget Glory Reitz Mar 26, 20243 commentsStaff says city cannot use impact fees for schools.
EducationSchool district, Education First for Newberry, continue releasing information Glory Reitz Mar 20, 20243 commentsEducation First for Newberry spokespeople reiterate that they will not push students out.
EducationArcher opposes Newberry charter conversion Glory Reitz Mar 13, 20243 commentsCommissioners say initiative has not answered questions.
Government + PoliticsNewberry, Archer enter wastewater treatment interlocal agreement Glory Reitz Jan 23, 20240 commentsArcher 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, 20240 commentsCommissioners also approved two development plans.
NewsGNV signs new solar contract, increases size Seth Johnson Feb 16, 20233 commentsSolar array to start operation in 2025.
Government + PoliticsArcher receives $546,000 in grants Taryn Ashby Oct 26, 20220 commentsFunds will help develop community involvement and economic growth.
Local EventsArea churches to host historic marker unveiling C.J. Gish Oct 10, 20220 commentsFlorida 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, 20222 commentsNewberry, Archer already agreed to move forward.