Local NewsNewberry to go ahead with bidding, request traffic circle on SW 15th Avenue Glory Reitz Nov 14, 20231 commentCity also to save $127,000, 120 days on water main change.
Government + PoliticsNewberry Planning and Zoning Board shapes comprehensive plan Glory Reitz Nov 7, 20230 commentsPlan is projected to be finalized in May.
Government + PoliticsNewberry begins to convert 1,300 acres from ag to planned development Glory Reitz Oct 26, 20230 commentsDevelopment could generate over 12,000 new residents.
NewsNewberry to reevaluate solar regulations Glory Reitz Oct 24, 20231 commentSolar company’s land acquisition has sparked citizen concerns.
Government + PoliticsNewberry looks for safe school transportation options Glory Reitz Sep 26, 20230 commentsCommissioners concerned about sex offenders, long walks to school.
Government + PoliticsNewberry passes tentative budget Glory Reitz Sep 7, 20230 commentsCommissioners table compensation plan after split vote without tie-breaking member.
NewsIdalia knocks out power, heads to Georgia Seth Johnson Aug 30, 20230 commentsAlachua County remained outside the hurricane path.
Local NewsNewberry approves road agreement with FDOT Glory Reitz Aug 29, 20230 commentsThe commission also moved forward with county waste agreement.
Local NewsFences go up at Newberry High School Glory Reitz Aug 24, 20233 commentsACPS continues push for improved school security.
Local NewsSplit BOCC kills meat processing plans Seth Johnson Aug 22, 20236 commentsNewberry, county trade barbs as project falls apart.
EducationSBAC workshop highlights zoning concerns Glory Reitz Aug 17, 20230 commentsBoard members and citizens ask staff for more detailed information.
NewsNewberry approves impact fees, fire truck debt Glory Reitz Aug 15, 20233 commentsCommission also declined a request for joint meeting with county.
BusinessIt’s official: Publix coming to Newberry Glory Reitz Aug 7, 20236 commentsNew store to be the largest Publix in Alachua County.
Government + PoliticsNewberry OKs second first reading of impact fees Glory Reitz Jul 25, 20230 commentsCity to offer incentives to commercial developers that bring economic development.
Government + PoliticsBOCC pauses meat processing plant until August Seth Johnson Jul 11, 20231 commentCounty Commission requests another meeting with Newberry.
Government + PoliticsBOCC, Newberry move forward with agreement Glory Reitz Jul 11, 20234 commentsCity and county staff to work on creating a plan to improve CR 337.
NewsNewberry honors former recreation employee Glory Reitz Jun 28, 20230 commentsOct. 17 to be Blaine Roberson Day in Newberry.
NewsNewberry ratifies firefighter agreement Glory Reitz Jun 27, 20230 commentsFirefighters will have a step plan for pay raises, evenly spread mandatory overtime.
Local NewsNewberry nears deal with firefighters J.C. Derrick Jun 23, 20230 commentsCommission to vote on agreement Monday.
Government + PoliticsGovernor’s veto slashes meat processing funding Camille Broadway Jun 16, 20230 commentsCounty Commissioner Ken Cornell urges colleagues to use veto as an “off-ramp” on Newberry project.
Local LivingUnited We Father looks for community Glory Reitz Jun 14, 20231 commentMore than 50 Newberry men have joined a commitment to neighborliness.
Government + PoliticsBOCC takes up meat plant, impact fees Seth Johnson Jun 6, 20233 commentsCounty may raise square footage cap on fire fee.
Government + PoliticsNewberry moves forward with urban service changes Glory Reitz Jun 6, 20230 commentsNew zoning lines will keep land parcels intact.
NewsNewberry reaches baby box fundraiser goal Staff Reports May 25, 20230 commentsSurprise $10,000 donor completed fundraiser.