Government + PoliticsArcher delays 2025-26 millage rate vote, talks wastewater Lillian Hamman Jul 16, 20250 commentsNew special meeting for July 29.
Local NewsNewberry halts railroad tie grinding as company applies for permits Lillian Hamman May 27, 20256 commentsAlachua County raises biohazard and environmental concerns.
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.
NewsNewberry City Manager to resign Glory Reitz Jan 28, 20250 commentsCommission also approves ordinance to make ratepayer backstop of wastewater loan official.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County leaders make requests for Florida legislative session Seth Johnson Jan 9, 20254 commentsRequests include aid with inflation, wastewater, general funding.
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 approves $2 million backstop for charter conversion Glory Reitz Nov 18, 20240 commentsFunds to be provided only if state approves charter application.
Government + PoliticsNewberry OKs NC Ranch CDD first reading commission Glory Reitz Oct 29, 20240 commentsCommission punts CDD for Westone first reading with second readings set for Nov. 12.
Government + PoliticsNewberry workshops comprehensive plan updates Glory Reitz Oct 2, 20240 commentsPlanners still taking input before finalizing plan.
Government + PoliticsNewberry finalizes budget, millage Glory Reitz Sep 24, 20240 commentsCity also approves loan application for elevated water storage tank.
EducationNewberry still working on charter application with no contract Glory Reitz Sep 18, 20243 commentsCharter school board has filed articles of incorporation.
Government + PoliticsNewberry commission drops to 5.9 millage rate, same as last year Glory Reitz Sep 11, 20241 commentCity Commission changes mind on previous 6.0 millage rate.
Government + PoliticsNewberry exits solar project, approves youth council Glory Reitz Jul 9, 20240 commentsCommission also approves preliminary fire assessment rates.
Business‘A renaissance for agriculture’: Newberry AgFoodTech Park to boost town’s future Glory Reitz Jul 5, 20240 commentsAg tech research incubator expected to generate 10 jobs per acre.
Government + PoliticsNewberry approves LifeSoils lease agreement, discusses Searby Glory Reitz Jun 25, 20241 commentCitizen commenters continue raising questions about charter school conversion.
BusinessOfficials break ground on Highland Park development in Newberry Glory Reitz Jun 12, 20240 commentsDevelopment to bring 150,000 square feet of commercial development.
NewsNewberry approves charter school board members Glory Reitz Jun 11, 20241 commentCity also moves forward with city hall renovation, new building.
EducationNewberry to weigh charter governing board nominees Glory Reitz May 29, 20241 commentBudget and ordinance to establish board on track for June 10 vote
Government + PoliticsPro Ball, Naturals baseball fight eviction Glory Reitz May 22, 20240 commentsThe last two Newberry City Commission meetings have been packed with young baseball players, imploring the commission to end a lawsuit to push the Naturals baseball […]
Government + PoliticsNewberry passes first reading of big box store zoning in progress Glory Reitz Apr 23, 20240 commentsCommission also requests to cancel joint meeting with BOCC.
Government + PoliticsNewberry approves NC Ranch rezoning first reading Glory Reitz Apr 16, 20240 commentsCommissioners discuss access, speed of development.
Government + PoliticsNewberry recovers from holding pond sinkhole Glory Reitz Feb 27, 20240 commentsSurrounding wells test results did not raise concerns.