Government + PoliticsLocal reps prep for 2024 legislative session Seth Johnson Dec 29, 20230 commentsLess local legislation expected.
NewsDream on Purpose continues yearly growth, to receive $200,000 grant Seth Johnson Dec 11, 20231 commentNonprofit started eight years ago.
Government + PoliticsGainesville reviews updated Florida audit with 12 findings completed Seth Johnson Oct 9, 20233 commentsState conducted an 18-month review of 2022 audit.
EducationSF honors longtime supporter, hosts groundbreaking Seth Johnson Sep 11, 20230 commentsNew Cellon Institute to house welding, HVAC, advanced manufacturing.
NewsDeSantis visits Chiefland, awards $1.6 million Seth Johnson Sep 8, 20233 commentsGovernor hands out 9 checks for Idalia recovery.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis signs bill changing GRU control Seth Johnson Jun 28, 202320 commentsNew authority board set to start Oct. 1.
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.
NewsAlachua County Sports & Events Center ceremony draws crowd C.J. Gish Jun 10, 20230 commentsNew facility designed to draw out-of-town events.
Local NewsAC Sports & Events Center to host open house Staff Reports Jun 7, 20230 commentsRibbon cutting with open house slated.
EducationDeSantis signs Perry’s music education bill Seth Johnson May 30, 20231 commentBill follows years-long UF study.
Government + PoliticsState funds headed to Alachua County, North Florida Seth Johnson May 19, 20231 commentAppropriations awaiting governor approval.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis signs Rex and Brody Act into law Seth Johnson May 12, 20231 commentLaw blocks access to certain autopsy reports
NewsRex and Brody Act unanimously passes Legislature Seth Johnson Apr 28, 20233 commentsBill awaits governor’s signature.
Government + PoliticsFlorida House passes GRU bill with debate Seth Johnson Apr 27, 202310 commentsBoth parties talk of hostile takeovers.
Local NewsCity readies lobbyists, counsel against GRU bill Seth Johnson Mar 23, 20238 commentsCommission pushes for legislative amendments.
NewsFinal state committee approves Rex and Brody Act Seth Johnson Mar 22, 20230 commentsBill named in memory of two Alachua County boys.
NewsLocal legislators back bill to alter GRU control Seth Johnson Mar 17, 20235 commentsFriday vote allows bill to continue to Florida House.
NewsGNV groups speak against proposed local bill Seth Johnson Mar 16, 20238 commentsLegislators will discuss bill on Friday.
NewsProposed bill could change GRU governance Seth Johnson Mar 15, 202324 commentsAlachua County delegation to meet Friday.
Government + PoliticsPerry files bill to create local magnet school Faith Callens Mar 13, 20233 commentsAlachua County school could open in fall 2024.
NewsRevamping Gainesville’s ‘Field of Dreams’ Seth Johnson, Ricky Quintana Mar 8, 20231 commentChestnut pushes for expanded sports, event center.
NewsNewberry, BOCC to discuss meat processing facility Camille Broadway Mar 7, 20231 commentInterlocal agreement expected to be voted on in April.
NewsPanel warns GNV to make GRU changes Seth Johnson Feb 24, 20238 commentsLegislators grill mayor over debt during special meeting
NewsPerry pushes elementary music bill after UF study Seth Johnson Feb 20, 20232 commentsBill provides funds for music classes.