ElectionsMeet the Candidates: Newberry Mayor 2025 Glory Reitz Mar 20, 20251 commentTim Marden and Joy Glanzer run for seat that has been uncontested since 2017.
ElectionsMeet the Candidates: Newberry Commission 2025 Glory Reitz Mar 19, 20258 commentsTwo candidates running for each available seat.
Government + PoliticsArcher talks financial recovery, road expansion with Alachua County Seth Johnson Mar 18, 20251 commentCity has reduced debt by half a million.
BusinessNewberry launches F-300 AgFoodTech Startup Accelerator program Lillian Hamman Mar 14, 20251 commentStartup incubator program aims to position Florida as “Silicon Valley of agriculture.”
Government + PoliticsNewberry appoints Jason Lyman as interim fire chief Lillian Hamman Feb 27, 20251 commentPersonnel shuffle follows Mike Vogel’s resignation after being arrested for driving under influence.
EducationState board unanimously approves Newberry school conversion Glory Reitz Feb 26, 20253 commentsCommission also chooses to let statute’s 50% vote requirement trump board of education’s former majority requirement.
Government + PoliticsNewberry approves third CDD Glory Reitz Feb 24, 20250 commentsCommission also discussed downtown parking.
Government + PoliticsNewberry officials boast city’s growth, stability at State of City address Glory Reitz Feb 21, 20254 commentsCity clerk of 35 years receives key to city.
ElectionsDays left to qualify for Alachua, Newberry elections Glory Reitz Feb 20, 20251 commentTwo Alachua County municipalities are gearing up for April elections, with qualifying periods open for new candidates for a few more days. The city of Alachua’s […]
Government + PoliticsNewberry City Commission picks Mayor Marlowe for city manager Glory Reitz Feb 11, 20255 commentsMarlowe to negotiate three-year contract with city staff.
NewsNewberry City Manager to resign Glory Reitz Jan 28, 20250 commentsCommission also approves ordinance to make ratepayer backstop of wastewater loan official.
Government + PoliticsLocal governments to close for holidays, trash collection delayed Seth Johnson Dec 23, 20240 commentsRTS also impacted with reduced services, no service.
NewsHoggetowne Medieval Faire funds drying up without permanent home Seth Johnson Dec 19, 20247 commentsDowntown edition harder for vendors.
Government + PoliticsNewberry commission approves 2 CDDs Glory Reitz Nov 13, 20240 commentsCommissioners asked to remove interlocal agreements from the ordinances.
Government + PoliticsNewberry OKs NC Ranch CDD first reading commission Glory Reitz Oct 29, 20240 commentsCommission punts CDD for Westone first reading with second readings set for Nov. 12.
Government + PoliticsNewberry passes initial reading on first community development district Glory Reitz Oct 15, 20240 commentsCommission also approves maximum guaranteed price for veterans memorial.
Government + PoliticsNewberry government, citizen clash over charter conversion comments Glory Reitz Oct 3, 20245 commentsCity sends charter school conversion opponent a cease-and-desist letter.
Government + PoliticsNewberry workshops comprehensive plan updates Glory Reitz Oct 2, 20240 commentsPlanners still taking input before finalizing plan.
NewsAlachua, Columbia counties announce sandbag locations C.J. Gish Sep 24, 20240 commentsPreparation begins as potential Hurricane Helene set to hit North Florida on Thursday.
Government + PoliticsNewberry finalizes budget, millage Glory Reitz Sep 24, 20240 commentsCity also approves loan application for elevated water storage tank.
EducationNewberry still working on charter application with no contract Glory Reitz Sep 18, 20243 commentsCharter school board has filed articles of incorporation.
Government + PoliticsNewberry breaks ground for new city hall Glory Reitz Aug 28, 20242 commentsNewberry City Commission authorized funding in June.
Local NewsNewberry Road shuts down after giant sinkhole opens near Gilchrist County Seth Johnson Aug 5, 20241 commentHeavy rains increase sinkhole chances.
Government + PoliticsNewberry works on strategic plan for downtown Glory Reitz Jul 17, 20242 commentsPreliminary revitalization action plan to be ready in 6-8 weeks.