Elections9 Gainesville candidates on ballot for 2026 elections Seth Johnson Jun 12, 20264 commentsThree races on August ballot.
Government + PoliticsGainesville electric rates to stay flat, water to increase in next fiscal year Seth Johnson Jun 11, 20262 commentsUtility to pay $128 million in debt.
Government + PoliticsHoggetowne Medieval Faire plans multi-weekend return at Gainesville Raceway Seth Johnson Jun 8, 20266 commentsEvent to return to ticketed entry.
Local LivingGainesville to celebrate completion of Tom Petty Park renovations Staff Reports Jun 4, 20261 commentEvent slated for Saturday morning.
EducationAlachua County School Board tables vote on Citizens Field agreements with Gainesville Nick Anschultz Jun 3, 20262 commentsBoard to revisit agreements at special meeting on June 16.
Government + PoliticsHow much revenue will Alachua County cities lose if homestead exemption passes? Seth Johnson Jun 3, 202628 commentsProperty appraiser analyzes 54,774 homes.
Government + PoliticsGainesville to set new billing process without GRU Seth Johnson Jun 2, 20263 commentsApartment stormwater rates to fluctuate.
Local NewsGainesville’s Phil Mann earns national Top Ten recognition for public works Staff Reports May 26, 20261 commentMann started with Gainesville in 1987.
Local NewsGainesville, Alachua County honor Memorial Day at Evergreen Cemetery Lillian Hamman May 25, 20265 commentsCemetery unveils new monument for Gold Star families.
NewsGainesville launches ‘Journey to Juneteenth’ with flag raising Seth Johnson May 20, 20261 commentCity’s 6th annual celebration begins with Florida Emancipation Day.
Local Living6th Annual ‘Journey to Juneteenth’ events on tap for Gainesville Staff Reports May 19, 20260 commentsMultiple events are slated throughout Gainesville to celebrate the Sixth Annual Journey to Juneteenth: Florida Emancipation to National Celebration. The city of Gainesville will hold a flag-raising ceremony and proclamation […]
Elections5 new candidates join 2026 Gainesville elections Seth Johnson May 11, 20263 commentsFormer Gainesville Sun editor enters race.
NewsGainesville reopens City Hall Plaza after $1.8M renovation Seth Johnson May 8, 20266 commentsCeremony focused on city’s history of diversity.
Government + PoliticsGainesville’s RTS loses riders with route cuts, new station planned for Tower Road Seth Johnson May 5, 20267 commentsFigures show loss of half a million passengers in first six months.
NewsWildfires persist in Clay, Levy and Putnam counties Staff Reports Apr 24, 20260 commentsBurn ban extended in Alachua County.
NewsGainesville breaks ground on police property and evidence facility Kirsten Rabin Apr 24, 20263 commentsBuilding to be completed in summer of 2027.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County opens renovated motels for permanent supportive housing Seth Johnson Apr 21, 202612 comments67 units to be occupied next week.
Local LivingCaregivers celebrated at festival on Saturday Ronnie Lovler Apr 20, 20260 commentsEvent held at Alachua County Senior Center.
Local NewsNorth Gainesville wildfire forces evacuations, multi-agency response Seth Johnson Apr 19, 20268 commentsSR 121 and NW 53rd Avenue closed.
Government + PoliticsGainesville to leave $500,000 subsidy of churches, nonprofits in place Seth Johnson Apr 9, 20265 commentsCommission votes to amend language to match statute.
Local LivingAlachua County Bicycle-Pedestrian Master Plan open house on tap for April 15 Staff Reports Apr 7, 20260 commentsMeeting to be held at UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Office in Newberry.
Local LivingGainesville is for the (migrating) birds, says city proclamation Felicia Lee | Alachua Audubon Society Apr 3, 20260 commentsSpring migration in full swing.
Local LivingT.B. McPherson Recreation Complex renovation workshop slated for April 9 Staff Reports Apr 1, 20260 commentsCommunity invited to provide input on draft conceptual plans.
Local LivingGainesville restarts Free Fridays Concert Series for 2026 Staff Reports Apr 1, 20260 commentsSeries runs each Friday from April through September.