Government + PoliticsJohnson to propose new GRU bill for 2025 legislative session Seth Johnson Jan 7, 2025Bill to modify powers of GRU Authority.
Government + PoliticsIngle joins Gainesville City Commission along with incumbents Seth Johnson Jan 6, 2025Commissioners highlight future priorities.
Government + PoliticsFlorida 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 + PoliticsNew 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 + PoliticsAlachua County representatives to meet at Santa Fe College Seth Johnson Dec 26, 2024Local officials, citizens to speak before 2025 session.
HistoryA 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 + PoliticsAlachua County begins appeal process for at-large districts referendum Seth Johnson Dec 18, 2024County says lower court erred in two ways.
Government + PoliticsGainesville denies tax break for 7 market rate student apartments Seth Johnson Dec 13, 2024Opt out part of new Live Local Act.
Government + PoliticsGainesville, Alachua County to discuss homeless bill, 1970s streetlight agreement Seth Johnson Dec 12, 2024Joint meeting set for Monday.
Government + PoliticsGRU 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 + PoliticsUpdated: Clemons calls for end to clashes over GRU Authority, Eastman responds Seth Johnson Oct 31, 2024He said legal battles are ego driven.
Government + PoliticsJudge orders pause on enforcing Gainesville Regional Utilities vote Seth Johnson Oct 24, 2024Approved injunction could mean a two-day trial in December.
EducationGainesville, Alachua County move forward with school speed cameras Seth Johnson Oct 11, 2024Tickets could come for those driving 10+ over the speed limit.
ElectionsAlachua County voters to decide on 6 state, several local ballot initiatives Seth Johnson Oct 2, 2024Two local ballot initiatives under review by courts.
Government + PoliticsEmergency motion filed against Gainesville’s November election ballot Seth Johnson Sep 24, 2024GRU Authority looks to expedite lawsuit review.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority officially files complaint against Gainesville, Barton Seth Johnson Sep 10, 2024Complaint asks courts to stop upcoming Gainesville vote.
Government + PoliticsOver 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.
NewsDeSantis 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 + PoliticsGainesville OKs ballot initiative for second time, building code changes Seth Johnson Jun 6, 2024Thursday’s meeting includes change in travel policy.
Government + PoliticsGainesville to redo votes on GRU Authority ballot initiative Seth Johnson Jun 4, 2024City to also consider changes to development code section.
Government + PoliticsGainesville enters budget season dependent on DeSantis appointments Seth Johnson May 7, 2024Staff presented two proposed budgets that hinge on utility funding.
FeaturedDerrick: We need more public notice, not less J.C. Derrick Apr 16, 2024Gainesville considering future of printed notices.
Local LivingMeridian to celebrate expansion of patient receiving center Staff Reports Apr 5, 2024Construction to conclude in next five to six months.
NewsPerry talks music education, squatters after final legislative session Seth Johnson Apr 3, 2024Local lawmaker served 14 years in Tallahassee.