DeSantis signs bill that preempts GRU Authority with 24-word amendment
Amendment applies only to Gainesville’s utility.
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DeSantis signs bill that preempts GRU Authority with 24-word amendment
Amendment applies only to Gainesville’s utility.
Changes to come for high school sports next year
FHSAA Board of Directors approve new Open Division championship classification for 11 sports.
DeSantis appoints 4 as Santa Fe College trustees
Three trustees returning, one new to position.
Gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner touts property tax alternatives in Newberry
Supports home rule, opposes AI data centers and CRAs at campaign stop.
DeSantis signs bills to expand support for Florida student athletes, K-12 coaches
School districts will now be able to offer competitive salaries for coaches.
Gainesville commission votes on major garbage billing, towing reforms
Mayor to send letter to GRU Authority.
DeSantis signs school safety bill
New law expands Florida’s guardian program to include public colleges and universities.
Florida’s surgeon general visits UF to give Alzheimer’s research funding
Eight Florida organizations awarded research dollars.
Minneapolis’ KARE 11 wins 2026 Collier Prize for State Government Accountability
Broadcast station to receive UF award on Saturday.
Hawthorne, Alachua County to seek Santa Fe College satellite campus funding
Library to hold grand opening on Saturday.
Alachua County extends burn ban through March 27
Announcement follows severe water shortage declaration on Wednesday.
Florida Legislature passes key education bills
Bills now await signature from governor.
DeSantis announces 2 local judicial appointments
Judges named for Eighth Judicial Circuit Court and Alachua County Court.
Alachua County extends burn ban, DeSantis issues State of Emergency
Governor’s Executive Order 26-33 recognizes growing wildfire threat resulting from dry conditions.
UF investigates measles on campus amid outbreak across North Florida
Two college classrooms reportedly exposed to measles.
Santa Fe College formalizes nurse training partnership with Bradford School District
North Florida Technical College in Starke to provide associate’s degree in nursing.
Janine Plavac announces run for School Board of Alachua County District 1 seat
A fourth candidate has entered the School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) race. Janine Plavac, the current holder of the District 5 school board seat, told Mainstreet on Wednesday that she intends to run for the District 1 seat this […]
Gainesville celebrates MLK Day with newly renovated gardens, parade
MLK Commission adds two to Hall of Fame.
Alachua County sees rising graduation rates as Florida hits 92.2% milestone
Florida reports record graduation rate for 2024-25 school year.
DeSantis appoints Keith Perry to State University System’s Board of Governors
Perry owns roofing contractor service in Gainesville and served in Florida Legislature.
DeSantis reappoints Bill Heavener to UF Board of Trustees amid federal lawsuit
Heavener listed in 2024 whistleblower lawsuit involving two colleges he oversees.
DeSantis calls for congressional redistricting in Florida
Lawmakers to meet in Tallahassee in April.
DeSantis awards $167M for rural communities while visiting Steinhatchee
Infrastructure funds headed to Cedar Key, Gilchrist County and Levy County.
High Springs Police Department to build on 2025 revenue streams, safety investments
City Commission to discuss police and fire department budgets on Thursday.