Government + PoliticsAlachua County to keep at-large commissioners after appeals court ruling Seth Johnson Oct 16, 20253 commentsRuling confirmed 2024 referendum results.
EducationRibbon cutting held for Santa Fe College’s new Cellon Institute Nick Anschultz Aug 19, 20252 commentsFacility named in honor of late college supporter Ralph Cellon.
Local LivingDream on Purpose reaches 10 years, works at multi-pronged expansion Seth Johnson Jul 3, 20250 commentsGainesville nonprofits aims to empower youth.
Government + PoliticsPAC joins legal case over Alachua County districts, 2024 referendum Seth Johnson Jun 2, 20257 commentsPAC has spent over $300,000 on district debate.
Government + Politics‘Blatant power grab’: Legal briefs filed in Alachua County district referendum appeal Seth Johnson Mar 12, 20250 commentsCounty must respond before chance of oral arguments.
BusinessMainstreet’s 2024 Community Impact Report J.C. Derrick Dec 30, 20242 commentsLooking back on an eventful year in local news.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County begins appeal process for at-large districts referendum Seth Johnson Dec 18, 20244 commentsCounty says lower court erred in two ways.
Government + PoliticsUpdated: Clemons calls for end to clashes over GRU Authority, Eastman responds Seth Johnson Oct 31, 202424 commentsHe said legal battles are ego driven.
Government + PoliticsNewberry passes initial reading on first community development district Glory Reitz Oct 15, 20240 commentsCommission also approves maximum guaranteed price for veterans memorial.
NewsJudge denies injunction, calls single-member district vote “unlawful” Seth Johnson Oct 8, 20248 comments10th Circuit Court says county did not follow proper process.
ElectionsAlachua County voters to decide on 6 state, several local ballot initiatives Seth Johnson Oct 2, 20245 commentsTwo local ballot initiatives under review by courts.
Local NewsGainesville crosswalk to be dedicated in memory of Dylan Roberts Staff Reports Oct 1, 20240 commentsCity officials, community leaders to gather for event on Wednesday.
ElectionsMeet the Candidates 2024: State Senate District 9 Seth Johnson Sep 30, 20240 commentsState representative runs against UF doctor.
Government + PoliticsState Sen. Keith Perry joins emergency petition against Alachua County referendum Seth Johnson Sep 24, 20245 commentsReferendum deals with at-large versus single-member districts.
HealthCDS opens new Gainesville youth shelter Glory Reitz Sep 19, 20240 commentsFacility can accept up to 20 children for up to 30 days at a time.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority asks Barton to keep referendum off ballot Seth Johnson Jun 19, 20245 commentsCity Commission passed the referendum on Tuesday.
Government + PoliticsGainesville votes on ballot initiative despite concerns by GRU attorney Seth Johnson May 17, 20242 commentsInitiative would ask if voters want to eliminate GRU Authority.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County plans redo of 2022 single-member districts vote Seth Johnson Apr 9, 20247 commentsCommissioners approved starting a new ballot measure.
NewsPerry talks music education, squatters after final legislative session Seth Johnson Apr 3, 20242 commentsLocal lawmaker served 14 years in Tallahassee.
Government + PoliticsHinson reviews session, explains vote on homeless bill Seth Johnson Mar 28, 20244 commentsState representative surprised by UF's abrupt DEI actions.
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.