ElectionsOutdated forms trigger second election qualifying round in High Springs Lillian Hamman Jul 30, 20260 commentsFour already-qualified candidates still allowed to campaign
ElectionsHigh Springs commission candidates to run for Seats 1 and 2 Lillian Hamman Jul 27, 20262 commentsWayne Bloodsworth Jr. will not seek reelection in Nov. 3 race.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs puts city manager on leave with impending termination Lillian Hamman Jul 24, 20262 commentsAttorney Bobi Frank filed complaints against police chief.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs police chief reinstated with 6 of 11 charges cleared Lillian Hamman Jul 10, 20265 commentsCitizens await commission response at July 23 meeting.
FeaturedCommunity rallies for High Springs police chief, criticizes city transparency Lillian Hamman Jun 29, 20264 commentsPrayer meeting to precede July 7 commission meeting.
Government + PoliticsFormer High Springs Mayor Gene Petteway dies at 82, honored with city proclamation Lillian Hamman Jun 26, 20261 commentLocal pharmacist served on City Commission 1973 to 1975.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs to keep both fire and police, increase fire assessment Lillian Hamman May 28, 20261 commentCitizens, officials speak to divisions.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs brainstorms rate increases, revenue streams to save fire and police Lillian Hamman May 8, 20260 commentsCity manager to hold final cuts until new finance director is onboarded.
Government + PoliticsState orders chokehold on High Springs CRA funding, warns of suit for missing audit Lillian Hamman Apr 10, 20260 commentsResidents call on City Commission to expedite report.
NewsHigh Springs public works director resignation raises staffing questions Lillian Hamman Feb 18, 20260 commentsDirector positions of public works and finance remain vacant, city manager applies elsewhere.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs fires finance director Diane Wilson Lillian Hamman Jan 27, 20264 commentsElimination follows $900K bill from November.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs hears Bridlewood updates, Alachua County to manage corridor to trail Lillian Hamman Jan 26, 20263 commentsHome construction in Bridlewood subdivision to start this summer.
Government + PoliticsAlachua planning board to decide on Tara special permit on Jan. 13 Lillian Hamman Jan 7, 20265 commentsHigh Springs raises concerns over legal conflicts of interest.
NewsHigh Springs Police Department to build on 2025 revenue streams, safety investments Lillian Hamman Jan 7, 20260 commentsCity Commission to discuss police and fire department budgets on Thursday.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs continues wastewater bill investigation, punts solid waste contract Lillian Hamman Dec 12, 20257 commentsCommission to make final solid waste vote in January.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs drains emergency reserves to pay surprise $900K bill Lillian Hamman Nov 14, 202512 commentsMiller voted mayor, Bloodsworth Jr. vice mayor.
ElectionsHigh Springs re-elects Grunder, approves extended Sunday alcohol sales Lillian Hamman Nov 5, 20254 commentsMayoral terms limited to one year.
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.