Government + PoliticsRecount underway in Alachua County sheriff’s race J.C. Derrick Nov 11, 20240 commentsMachine recount triggered after initial count showed winning margin of 415 votes.
Local LivingMatheson to host traveling Smithsonian exhibit Lillian Hamman May 30, 20240 comments“Voices and Votes: Democracy in America” opens in July.
NewsACPS releases details for Newberry charter school vote Glory Reitz Mar 8, 20241 commentVoting set for April 5-12 at all three Newberry schools.
Government + PoliticsNewberry cancels election for unopposed incumbents Glory Reitz Feb 16, 20240 commentsLast year’s election was canceled for same reason.
NewsHigh Springs taps newcomers Miller, Tapanes for city commission Seth Johnson Nov 7, 20233 commentsBoth incumbents fall by almost 250 votes.
News5 candidates to run for Clemons’ seat in Florida House Seth Johnson Oct 17, 20233 commentsFour of five candidates are Gainesville residents.
Local LivingSupervisor of Elections to table at UF, SF College Staff Reports Aug 8, 20231 commentOutreach to make sure students, faculty are prepared for election season.
Government + PoliticsLeague of Women Voters honors Barton J.C. Derrick Jul 18, 20230 commentsRecognition part of statewide effort.
Government + PoliticsACSE to hold voter registration at local libraries Staff Reports Jun 7, 20230 commentsInformation and registration will be available at libraries throughout the county.
NewsMunicipal elections move forward in Levy County Seth Johnson Mar 6, 20230 commentsThree cities to hold elections, three cities to cancel elections.
ElectionsUF study finds election stress may impact health Bill Levesque | UF Health Nov 25, 20220 commentsStudy shows population blood pressure rose following 2016 election.
Faith + InspirationGilland: Grabbing onto real hope Mike Gilland Nov 13, 20220 commentsThoughts on not looking for hope in all the wrong places.
Government + PoliticsVoters pass surtax, single-member districts J.C. Derrick Nov 9, 20220 commentsBoth measures slip by on narrow margins.
ElectionsFamiliar faces retain state, U.S. House seats C.J. Gish, Taryn Ashby Nov 8, 20220 commentsIncumbents Cammack, Perry, Clemons and Hinson re-elected on Tuesday.
ElectionsIncumbents look to retain county commission posts Camille Broadway Nov 8, 20220 commentsInfrastructure improvements and fiscal responsibility are top issues among candidates
ElectionsCammack, Hawk vie for congressional seat J.C. Derrick Oct 18, 20220 commentsCandidates tackle vastly different map following redistricting
Government + PoliticsWard, Bielarski draw contrasts in mayoral runoff Seth Johnson Aug 25, 20226 commentsGRU rates—and what to do about them—provide sharp contrast between candidates
Government + PoliticsWard, Bielarski to contend for mayor in runoff Seth Johnson Aug 24, 20220 commentsCrowded field forces runoff.
NewsCammack, Hawk, Wheeler win primary battles J.C. Derrick, C.J. Gish Aug 23, 20220 commentsIncumbent Chuck Clemons also fends off challenger
Government + PoliticsLocal election timing could alter outcomes Camille Broadway Aug 18, 20220 commentsCity sought to increase turnout but may get surprises too.
NewsGainesville zoning changes sent to county, state Seth Johnson Aug 16, 20222 commentsCity awaits feedback before scheduling a second reading.
Local NewsCandidates woo voters at ‘Souls to the Polls’ Taryn Ashby Aug 14, 20220 commentsEvent aimed at motivating turnout for Aug. 23 elections
Government + PoliticsEarly voting period opens on Saturday C.J. Gish Aug 11, 20220 commentsAlachua County residents can vote at seven locations for primary elections.
NewsDeSantis fills Columbia County School Board seat J.C. Derrick Jul 29, 20222 commentsUnopposed candidate joins board ahead of schedule.