Government + PoliticsFDLE investigates ‘Alachua Nine’ as outside agency pays $15K in voter debts Lillian Hamman Oct 6, 202518 commentsGroup pays almost $15K to help 9 reregister to vote.
Government + PoliticsNewberry officials boast city’s growth, stability at State of City address Glory Reitz Feb 21, 20254 commentsCity clerk of 35 years receives key to city.
Local LivingMatheson to host elections in Alachua County discussion with Kim Barton Staff Reports Feb 4, 20250 commentsAlachua County supervisor of elections to speak at Wednesday event.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County officers sworn into office to start new terms Seth Johnson Jan 7, 20250 commentsIncumbents swept elections, sheriff is only newcomer.
ElectionsScott narrowly wins Alachua County sheriff’s race, recount expected Glory Reitz Nov 6, 20243 commentsKramer, Barton keep their places as state attorney, supervisor of elections.
ElectionsMeet the Candidates: Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Seth Johnson Oct 21, 202411 commentsSupervisor position on ballot for first time since 2016.
ElectionsSupervisor of Elections announces new polling places Glory Reitz Oct 1, 20240 commentsList includes 13 new locations since 2022 General Election.
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.
Florida FindsFlorida Finds: Matheson History Museum opens voting exhibits Ronnie Lovler Jul 29, 20240 commentsTraveling, local exhibits offer glimpse into voting history.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority asks Barton to keep referendum off ballot Seth Johnson Jun 19, 20245 commentsCity Commission passed the referendum on Tuesday.
ElectionsHere’s who qualified for Alachua County’s 2024 elections J.C. Derrick Jun 14, 20245 commentsFields now set for August, November elections.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County hears initial budgets by constitutional officers Seth Johnson May 8, 20240 commentsCounty manager to present proposed budget in July.
EducationACPS maintains Newberry Elementary charter vote failed Glory Reitz May 7, 20245 commentsMarlowe: Newberry Commission to take next steps Monday.
NewsState rules Newberry Elementary School charter vote successful Glory Reitz, Seth Johnson May 6, 20248 commentsSchool district says it is awaiting state notification.
EducationSOS Newberry condemns Marlowe, Clemons Glory Reitz Apr 19, 20245 commentsStatement issued by non-profit group calls to "end divisive campaign" following charter conversion vote.
EducationClemons asks state leaders to intervene in Newberry charter vote J.C. Derrick Apr 17, 20245 commentsClemons says Newberry Elementary School vote succeeded.
EducationNewberry residents vote down charter conversion Glory Reitz Apr 17, 20244 commentsEducation First for Newberry refuses to concede elementary school vote.
Government + PoliticsSupervisor of Elections: Alachua voting outage lasted 5 minutes or less Glory Reitz Apr 12, 20242 commentsBarton says election workers followed proper protocol.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission plans to put GRU Authority on upcoming ballot Seth Johnson Mar 21, 202412 commentsCommission needs two supermajority votes to continue.
NewsACPS releases details for Newberry charter school vote Glory Reitz Mar 8, 20241 commentVoting set for April 5-12 at all three Newberry schools.
NewsVoter registration in Alachua County ends on Feb. 20 Staff Reports Feb 9, 20240 commentsAny individual wishing to vote in the primary must be registered to vote.
Local LivingFlorida Supervisors of Elections to award three scholarships Staff Reports Jan 3, 20242 commentsApplications due by March 8.
NewsAlachua County delegation to meet at Santa Fe, discuss priorities Seth Johnson Oct 24, 20231 commentAnnual delegation meeting set for 1:30 p.m.
Local LivingSupervisor of Elections to table at UF, SF College Staff Reports Aug 8, 20231 commentOutreach to make sure students, faculty are prepared for election season.