Government + PoliticsFuture of High Springs fire and police on deck for Thursday workshop Lillian Hamman May 4, 20260 commentsPublic pushes back on cuts amid wildfires and drought.
CrimeHigh Springs police apprehend suspect on FBI’s 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List C.J. Gish Apr 15, 20262 commentsKaShawn Roper booked into Alachua County Jail.
Government + PoliticsState orders chokehold on High Springs CRA funding, warns of suit for missing audit Lillian Hamman Apr 10, 20260 commentsResidents call on City Commission to expedite report.
Government + PoliticsFormer High Springs firefighter sues city for discrimination, safety violations Lillian Hamman Apr 7, 20260 commentsFederal trial slated for October 13.
NewsHigh Springs public works director resignation raises staffing questions Lillian Hamman Feb 18, 20260 commentsDirector positions of public works and finance remain vacant, city manager applies elsewhere.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs fires finance director Diane Wilson Lillian Hamman Jan 27, 20264 commentsElimination follows $900K bill from November.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs hears Bridlewood updates, Alachua County to manage corridor to trail Lillian Hamman Jan 26, 20263 commentsHome construction in Bridlewood subdivision to start this summer.
Local LivingHigh Springs to host Arbor Day Tree Planting and Giveaway on Saturday Staff Reports Jan 22, 20260 commentsEvent to be held at High Springs Civic Center Park.
Government + PoliticsAlachua planning board shuts down Tara’s Mill Creek Sink development Lillian Hamman Jan 21, 202615 commentsUnanimous vote denies Tara April special exception permit.
NewsHigh Springs’ Kevin Mangan earns 2025 PIO of the Year award Lillian Hamman Jan 8, 20260 commentsState-wide award by Florida Fire Chief’s Association is first for Alachua County.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs continues wastewater bill investigation, punts solid waste contract Lillian Hamman Dec 12, 20257 commentsCommission to make final solid waste vote in January.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs approves permanent alcohol sales exemptions near churches Lillian Hamman Oct 24, 20251 commentPolice department accepts $24,000 grant.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs City Commission candidates gear up for Nov. 4 election Lillian Hamman Oct 16, 20253 commentsVoters to also decide the city’s Sunday alcohol ordinance.
Government + PoliticsLocal municipalities complete 2025-26 budgets Lillian Hamman Sep 23, 20251 commentAlachua, High Springs and Newberry among multiple cities to finalize budgets.
Local NewsBeyond Florida combines rural history with (ir)responsible development Seth Johnson Sep 22, 20254 commentsGainesville-based influencer pushes for changes.
Local LivingHigh Springs Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival on tap this weekend Staff Reports Sep 11, 20250 commentsThe High Springs Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival is slated for Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 13-14. The two-day festival will run from 10 a.m. to 6 […]
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs continues fire contract with county, approves budget Lillian Hamman Sep 9, 20251 commentCity staff issue apologies for misinformation at Aug. 28 meeting.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs withdraws criticism of Alachua County Fire Rescue, cites misinformation Lillian Hamman Sep 5, 20253 commentsLetter from labor union calls out inaccuracies from Aug. 28 commission meeting.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs talks cutting fire department to curb $723k deficit in 2025-26 Lillian Hamman Aug 22, 20252 commentsRaises fire assessment rate to $250.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs urges residents to join budget workshop Thursday Lillian Hamman Aug 18, 20250 commentsCity commissioner asks county for more time before cutting its fire aid to the city.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs voters to determine Sunday alcohol policy Lillian Hamman Aug 1, 20250 commentsCommission approves second reading of Nov. 4 ballot.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis approves Florida budget, cuts $8.5 million from Alachua County Seth Johnson Jul 1, 202515 commentsGovernor signed budget day before new fiscal year
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs passes initial vote to place Sunday alcohol sales on future ballot Seth Johnson Jun 26, 20253 comments Citizens could decide outcome later in 2025.
Local LivingPioneer Days roll into High Springs this weekend Seth Johnson May 5, 20251 commentShootouts, Sarsaparilla, special sales to mark event.