FeaturedDerrick: We need more public notice, not less J.C. Derrick Apr 16, 20241 commentGainesville considering future of printed notices.
Local LivingMeridian to celebrate expansion of patient receiving center Staff Reports Apr 5, 20242 commentsConstruction to conclude in next five to six months.
NewsPerry talks music education, squatters after final legislative session Seth Johnson Apr 3, 20242 commentsLocal lawmaker served 14 years in Tallahassee.
Government + PoliticsGainesville OKs changes to free downtown parking Seth Johnson Mar 21, 20249 commentsCommission creates downtown advisory board.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission plans to put GRU Authority on upcoming ballot Seth Johnson Mar 21, 202412 commentsCommission needs two supermajority votes to continue.
NewsClemons recaps final legislative session, makes endorsement Seth Johnson Mar 14, 20240 commentsClemons sponsored two bills that passed this session.
Government + PoliticsUpdate: Florida Legislature set to approve $38M for UF land acquisition Seth Johnson Mar 7, 20242 commentsLand proposed for UF golf course.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis presents $5.3 million in awards, speaks in Cedar Key Seth Johnson Feb 23, 20246 commentsFunds aimed at infrastructure hardening after Hurricane Idalia.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County delegation bills advance, stall as session winds down Seth Johnson Feb 14, 20241 commentOne request impacts 2,658 acres in Alachua County.
Government + PoliticsWard: Gainesville kept the ship sailing in 2023 Seth Johnson Feb 13, 20242 commentsMayor highlights progress despite legislative, fiscal challenges.
EducationMetcalfe, Rawlings to switch to year-round school Glory Reitz Feb 2, 20245 commentsACPS one of three districts selected for four-year state pilot program.
Government + PoliticsGainesville reviews 2023 crime stats, updated on legislative session Seth Johnson Feb 1, 20242 commentsCommission also votes on codifying charter officer evaluations.
EducationUF to advance engineering program with $2.5M in strategic funding Staff Reports Jan 10, 20240 commentsFunds will go to Industrialized Construction Engineering.
Local NewsGainesville nonprofit continues GRU lawsuit, responds to judge’s deadline Seth Johnson Jan 9, 20244 commentsNonprofit president says someone must be responsible for House Bill 1645.
NewsUF to focus on seed projects in new space institute Staff Reports Jan 8, 20240 commentsNew institute supported by $2.5 million in state funds.
EducationUF launches $2.5 million strategic sports initiative Staff Reports Jan 5, 20241 commentUF & Sport Collaborative looks to propel university onto global stage.
Government + PoliticsNew High Springs commissioner resigns over new Florida law Seth Johnson Jan 2, 20247 commentsRush of resignations has come in other cities.
Government + PoliticsLocal reps prep for 2024 legislative session Seth Johnson Dec 29, 20230 commentsLess local legislation expected.
Government + PoliticsWard reflects on first year, top issues for 2024 Seth Johnson Dec 27, 20232 commentsGainesville mayor looks at Eastside development and Vision Zero among his 2024 priorities.
EducationSasse announces $5.4 million for strategic funding awardees Staff Reports Nov 13, 20230 commentsFunding initiative designed to advance interdisciplinary scholarship and student experience.
Government + PoliticsGainesville to transition defunct utility board into sustainability advisors Seth Johnson Nov 10, 20238 commentsBoard no longer needed after GRU transition.
NewsPACE agency looks to Supreme Court to settle tax collector roadblock Seth Johnson Oct 30, 20230 commentsAlachua County listed for continued legal action.
NewsState attorney: Lawmakers must act on starting salaries J.C. Derrick Oct 30, 20232 commentsKramer calls for 50% increase in assistant state attorney minimum.
NewsAlachua County delegation to meet at Santa Fe, discuss priorities Seth Johnson Oct 24, 20231 commentAnnual delegation meeting set for 1:30 p.m.