Government + PoliticsNewberry fire assessment fee spikes 50% Lillian Hamman Aug 26, 20259 commentsRate’s first increase in three years jumps to $300.
Local LivingUF/IFAS researchers provide instructions for building environmentally friendly reefs Megan V. Winslow | UF/IFAS Jun 25, 20250 commentsNew manual helps Floridians restore habitats, calm waves.
Government + PoliticsNewberry reallocates $2 million for Champions Park improvements Lillian Hamman Jun 24, 20250 commentsCity Commission establishes Mayor Youth Council.
Local NewsCommunity dedicates Veterans Memorial Park in Newberry Lillian Hamman May 26, 20253 comments1,000 memorial bricks honor past, present service members.
Local LivingNewberry to unveil Veterans Memorial on Monday Staff Reports May 20, 20250 commentsRibbon-cutting ceremony to take place at Lois Forte Park.
Government + PoliticsNewberry finalizes comprehensive plan update Glory Reitz Mar 25, 20250 commentsCity manager authorized to execute agreement with Publix for traffic signal.
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.
Government + PoliticsNewberry City Commission picks Mayor Marlowe for city manager Glory Reitz Feb 11, 20255 commentsMarlowe to negotiate three-year contract with city staff.
Government + PoliticsNewberry considers wastewater funding options Glory Reitz Dec 10, 20240 commentsCity hesitates on expanding agreement with Easton Archery.
Government + PoliticsNewberry approves land acquisitions for Easton, downtown improvement Glory Reitz Nov 26, 20240 commentsCity makes early move toward downtown stormwater assessment.
Government + PoliticsNewberry commission approves 2 CDDs Glory Reitz Nov 13, 20240 commentsCommissioners asked to remove interlocal agreements from the ordinances.
Government + PoliticsNewberry passes initial reading on first community development district Glory Reitz Oct 15, 20240 commentsCommission also approves maximum guaranteed price for veterans memorial.
Government + PoliticsNewberry government, citizen clash over charter conversion comments Glory Reitz Oct 3, 20245 commentsCity sends charter school conversion opponent a cease-and-desist letter.
Government + PoliticsNewberry receives $350,000 grant for historic power plant Glory Reitz Aug 12, 20240 commentsCity to issue RFP for small business partner.
Government + PoliticsNewberry approves proposed 6.0 millage rate Glory Reitz Jul 23, 20241 commentRate to fund referendum for higher millage for road project.
Government + PoliticsNewberry exits solar project, approves youth council Glory Reitz Jul 9, 20240 commentsCommission also approves preliminary fire assessment rates.
NewsSearby denied bail as ACSO calls for other victims Glory Reitz Jun 26, 20240 commentsMarlowe apologizes for recommending Searby.
NewsNewberry moves forward on NC Ranch, Highland Park Glory Reitz May 29, 20245 commentsNC Ranch to become one of county’s largest subdivisions.
Government + PoliticsNewberry approves NC Ranch future land use Glory Reitz Mar 26, 20240 commentsCity staff moves on wastewater treatment repair.
Government + PoliticsNewberry to consider regulation of big box stores Glory Reitz Mar 12, 20243 commentsCommission prepares for possibility of large retailers coming to town.
Government + PoliticsNewberry cancels election for unopposed incumbents Glory Reitz Feb 16, 20240 commentsLast year’s election was canceled for same reason.
BusinessPublix breaks ground in Newberry Glory Reitz Jan 4, 20240 commentsOfficials say coming store signals economic development.
Local NewsCedar Key’s living shorelines show study success after hurricane impact Kirsten Romaguera Rabin | UF/IFAS Dec 9, 20231 commentUF/IFAS started living shoreline project in 2017.
Government + PoliticsNewberry to send letter to School Board of Alachua County Glory Reitz Nov 28, 20233 commentsCommission also received presentation on 750-acre solar farm in early stages.