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Area communities receive Rural Infrastructure Fund Awards

Dec 6, 2024
Live Oak, Cedar Key, Cross City and Dixie County awarded nearly $4 million.
Government + Politics

With help, Archer begins to dig out of financial crisis 

Nov 27, 2024
Consultant Dallas Lee reports multiple issues, city asks county for help.
Government + Politics

Recount underway in Alachua County sheriff’s race

Nov 11, 2024
Machine recount triggered after initial count showed winning margin of 415 votes.
Government + Politics

Updated: Clemons calls for end to clashes over GRU Authority, Eastman responds

Oct 31, 2024
He said legal battles are ego driven.
Local News

Impact of new homelessness law remains unclear

Oct 17, 2024
Mayor Ward says he expects little effect to city’s homelessness response.
News

Gainesville decides against curfew as Hurricane Milton draws near

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Oct 9, 2024
The city of Gainesville considered a curfew during Hurricane Milton, projected to make landfall around midnight, to keep traffic at a minimum, but decided against it […]
News

Hurricane could turn debris into projectiles

Oct 9, 2024
Florida continues urgent rush to remove trash from Hurricane Helene.
News

Hurricane Milton projected to hit region on Wednesday

Oct 7, 2024
Storm upgraded to Category 5.
News

DeSantis appoints Lake City attorney to Columbia County Court

Oct 3, 2024
On Thursday, Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Charles Garrett Hill to serve as a judge on the Columbia County Court. Hill, who has served as an assistant […]
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Crews continue to restore power throughout region

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Sep 30, 2024
More than 45,000 customers without electricity in eight counties.
Local News

Hurricane Helene topples Magic 101.3 radio tower 

Sep 30, 2024
Streaming still available while repairs underway.
News

Swept away: Aerial look at Helene’s impact

Sep 28, 2024
Storm left a swath of destruction along Florida coast.
News

Potential Tropical Cyclone 9 to turn into tropical storm Monday night

Sep 23, 2024
Updated forecast has storm turning into category 3 hurricane later this week.
Government + Politics

DeSantis announces over $122M for rural infrastructure

Sep 10, 2024
Nearly $19 million awarded to Bradford, Columbia, Gilchrist, Levy, Suwannee and Union counties.
Government + Politics

GRU Authority greenlights lawsuit, notices City Commission to change policy

Sep 4, 2024
City, utility wrestle with being separate but combined.
Government + Politics

DeSantis appoints 3 to Suwannee River Water Management District Board

Aug 28, 2024
Two reappointed, one newly appointed to SRWMD Governing Board.
Education

Vu’s win signals new SBAC direction 

Aug 26, 2024
Support for superintendent search appears set.
News

Update: State Park Great Outdoors Initiative meetings postponed

Aug 23, 2024
Proposals range from lodges to golf courses.
Government + Politics

Alford, Arreola, Johnson, Scott among primary winners 

Aug 20, 2024
Primaries set up host of contested races in November.
Government + Politics

DeSantis selects Jacobs to fill GRU Authority seat 

Aug 16, 2024
Jacobs to join in September.
Local News

DeSantis warns that waters will continue to rise in North Florida

Aug 6, 2024
Governor called storm ‘salt in the wounds’ after Idalia.
Local News

Alachua County declares state of emergency, offers sandbags

Aug 3, 2024
Multiple sandbag locations operating all day Saturday.
News

Potential Tropical Cyclone Four projected to hit this weekend

Aug 2, 2024
Storm could drop four to six inches of rainfall in North Central Florida.
Government + Politics

Gainesville funds police raises, covers part of Hippodrome shortfall 

Aug 1, 2024
City also amends public nuisance ordinances.
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