Government + PoliticsHigh Springs approves permanent alcohol sales exemptions near churches Lillian Hamman Oct 24, 20251 commentPolice department accepts $24,000 grant.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs City Commission candidates gear up for Nov. 4 election Lillian Hamman Oct 16, 20253 commentsVoters to also decide the city’s Sunday alcohol ordinance.
Government + PoliticsLocal municipalities complete 2025-26 budgets Lillian Hamman Sep 23, 20251 commentAlachua, High Springs and Newberry among multiple cities to finalize budgets.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs continues fire contract with county, approves budget Lillian Hamman Sep 9, 20251 commentCity staff issue apologies for misinformation at Aug. 28 meeting.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs withdraws criticism of Alachua County Fire Rescue, cites misinformation Lillian Hamman Sep 5, 20253 commentsLetter from labor union calls out inaccuracies from Aug. 28 commission meeting.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs to raise taxes, save fire department to solve 2025-26 deficit Lillian Hamman Aug 29, 20258 commentsCommissioners to send letter to Alachua County against “bad faith” fire aid cut negotiations.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs talks cutting fire department to curb $723k deficit in 2025-26 Lillian Hamman Aug 22, 20252 commentsRaises fire assessment rate to $250.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs urges residents to join budget workshop Thursday Lillian Hamman Aug 18, 20250 commentsCity commissioner asks county for more time before cutting its fire aid to the city.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs voters to determine Sunday alcohol policy Lillian Hamman Aug 1, 20250 commentsCommission approves second reading of Nov. 4 ballot.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs approves $90K land development code rewrite Lillian Hamman Jul 23, 20251 commentCity Commission sets 2025-26 potential tentative maximum millage rate to 6.99.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs passes initial vote to place Sunday alcohol sales on future ballot Seth Johnson Jun 26, 20253 comments Citizens could decide outcome later in 2025.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs opens applications for Mayor’s Youth Council Staff Reports Jun 18, 20250 commentsGraduations created two vacancies on the council.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs punts repeal of Sunday alcohol ordinance Lillian Hamman Jun 6, 20253 commentsCity to partner with county on Canoe Outpost projects.
BusinessNew McDonald’s passes High Springs planning board Seth Johnson Mar 18, 20256 comments Item could return to City Commission on March 27.
ElectionsWeitz, Howell focused on growth heading into High Springs commission terms Seth Johnson Nov 8, 20240 commentsMayor said new staff cohort has great cohesion.
ElectionsHigh Springs selects Weitz, Howell for City Commission Seth Johnson Nov 5, 20240 commentsHowell to replace Byran Williams.
ElectionsMeet the Candidates: High Springs City Commission Seth Johnson Oct 11, 20240 commentsTwo seats up for grabs.
ElectionsHigh Springs hopefuls qualify for two seats on November ballot Seth Johnson Jul 29, 20240 commentsCommissioner Byran Williams will not run again.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs votes 3-2 on November referendum about city charter Seth Johnson Jun 28, 20242 commentsFour questions moved forward and four delayed.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs votes on charter changes, delays Bridlewood item Seth Johnson May 24, 20241 commentSeries of charter amendments on ballot.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs passes final vote for Priest Theatre purchase Seth Johnson May 9, 20240 commentsAlcohol special permits receives first vote.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs moves to codify Sunday alcohol exception with special permit Seth Johnson Apr 12, 20243 commentsResidents packed City Hall to speak on the Sunday exception.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs selects Bloodsworth for City Commission Seth Johnson Mar 26, 20240 commentsBloodsworth won special election by 64 votes.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs selects new city manager Seth Johnson Mar 15, 20240 commentsThe High Springs City Commission voted unanimously Thursday to select Jeremy Marshall as the new city manager. The commission interviewed both Marshall and Jeff Shoobridge as […]