News 8 Alachua County developments progressing in 2025 Seth Johnson Jan 24, 2025Projects include industrial park, golf course, multi-story site downtown.
Government + Politics Alachua County approves tentative timeline for Archer repayments Seth Johnson Jan 14, 2025City misspent $300,000 in surtax funds.
Government + Politics Johnson to propose new GRU bill for 2025 legislative session Seth Johnson Jan 7, 2025Bill to modify powers of GRU Authority.
Government + Politics Ingle joins Gainesville City Commission along with incumbents Seth Johnson Jan 6, 2025Commissioners highlight future priorities.
Government + Politics Florida delays enforcing law on social media for minors Travis K. Kircher | World News Group Jan 2, 2025Law requires online platforms to delete previously-existing accounts for children under 14.
Government + Politics New year brings 10 new state laws in effect Glory Reitz Jan 1, 2025Laws range from protecting seniors’ finances to criminalizing harassment of first responders.
Government + Politics Alachua County representatives to meet at Santa Fe College Seth Johnson Dec 26, 2024Local officials, citizens to speak before 2025 session.
History A road, a fence and a bluff: How Alachua County divided in 1925 Seth Johnson Dec 24, 2024Rumors of split simmered before quickly turning to action.
Government + Politics Alachua County begins appeal process for at-large districts referendum Seth Johnson Dec 18, 2024County says lower court erred in two ways.
Government + Politics Gainesville denies tax break for 7 market rate student apartments Seth Johnson Dec 13, 2024Opt out part of new Live Local Act.
Government + Politics Gainesville, Alachua County to discuss homeless bill, 1970s streetlight agreement Seth Johnson Dec 12, 2024Joint meeting set for Monday.
Government + Politics GRU Authority votes on funding litigation, continues work as normal after election Seth Johnson Nov 6, 2024Authority discusses success of debt reduction without raising rates.
Government + Politics Updated: Clemons calls for end to clashes over GRU Authority, Eastman responds Seth Johnson Oct 31, 2024He said legal battles are ego driven.
Government + Politics Judge orders pause on enforcing Gainesville Regional Utilities vote Seth Johnson Oct 24, 2024Approved injunction could mean a two-day trial in December.
Education Gainesville, Alachua County move forward with school speed cameras Seth Johnson Oct 11, 2024Tickets could come for those driving 10+ over the speed limit.
Elections Alachua County voters to decide on 6 state, several local ballot initiatives Seth Johnson Oct 2, 2024Two local ballot initiatives under review by courts.
Government + Politics Emergency motion filed against Gainesville’s November election ballot Seth Johnson Sep 24, 2024GRU Authority looks to expedite lawsuit review.
Government + Politics GRU Authority officially files complaint against Gainesville, Barton Seth Johnson Sep 10, 2024Complaint asks courts to stop upcoming Gainesville vote.
Government + Politics Over 150 state laws take effect this month Glory Reitz Jul 4, 2024New laws include teaching history of communism to K-12 students, stand-your-ground defense against bears.
News DeSantis vetoes $14.8M in Alachua County funds, OKs $38M land purchase for UF Seth Johnson Jun 13, 2024High Springs police, Newberry wastewater, Gainesville HazMat all axed.
Government + Politics Gainesville OKs ballot initiative for second time, building code changes Seth Johnson Jun 6, 2024Thursday’s meeting includes change in travel policy.
Government + Politics Gainesville to redo votes on GRU Authority ballot initiative Seth Johnson Jun 4, 2024City to also consider changes to development code section.
Government + Politics Gainesville enters budget season dependent on DeSantis appointments Seth Johnson May 7, 2024Staff presented two proposed budgets that hinge on utility funding.
Featured Derrick: We need more public notice, not less J.C. Derrick Apr 15, 2024Gainesville considering future of printed notices.