FDLE investigates ‘Alachua Nine’ as outside agency pays $15K in voter debts
Group pays almost $15K to help 9 reregister to vote.
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FDLE investigates ‘Alachua Nine’ as outside agency pays $15K in voter debts
Group pays almost $15K to help 9 reregister to vote.
New league president balances internal divide with push for education
The League of Women Voters (LWV) has a divide, and Donna Waller became president of the Alachua County chapter just in time to see it grow. […]
DeSantis previews list of wasteful spending by Gainesville, Alachua County
Governor also took aim at other local governments.
Gainesville’s second utility referendum gets judicial greenlight
GRU Authority hits two-year mark.
DeSantis visits UF, touts university’s and state’s academic achievements
Governor held press conference at Emerson Alumni Hall on Monday.
Archer commissioner Joan White resigns, raises financial protocol concerns
City to hold special election Nov. 18 to fill empty seat.
DeSantis announces new Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday
Tax holiday slated to run through Dec. 31.
Certain, Democrats criticize antisemite ‘on pedestal’
Republicans focus on parent’s free speech rights.
Dance Alive National Ballet breaks ground on new studio
Khoury Family Center for the Arts’ 22,000-square-foot building to open in fall 2026.
Lake Butler, Live Oak among rural communities to receive grant funds
Levy and Columbia counties also awarded through Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant.
Bob Graham receives posthumous Governor’s Medal of Freedom
Former governor, U.S. Senator and UF alumnus honored with Florida’s highest civilian award.
DeSantis plans for second immigrant detention facility in Florida
Facility will be capable of housing 1,300 detainees.
DeSantis appoints Kristine Van Vorst to 8th Judicial Circuit Court
Vacancy created after resignation of Judge Mark Mark Moseley in April.
Florida DOGE to audit Alachua County offices next week
State letter includes 51 informational requests.
Gainesville groups gather to rebuke DeSantis audit, property tax plans
Two-day state audit already underway.
Florida’s back-to-school sales tax holiday begins Friday
Monthlong holiday will continue through Aug. 31
DeSantis to ready Florida with AI policy rollout, calls out flaws
Governor said future legislation may be needed.
DeSantis initiates Gainesville audit to set up property tax reform in 2026
Broward County also under state audit.
Local faith leaders, residents reject Camp Blanding’s ICE detention center
New facility to hold 2,000 detainees.
Education highlights $117.4 billion state budget
Investment includes historic $15.9 billion in funds for K-12 public school system
DeSantis approves Florida budget, cuts $8.5 million from Alachua County
Governor signed budget day before new fiscal year
Florida hurricane forecast slows, insurance scene could stabilize
Sales tax holiday on hold.
UF scrambles as Fuchs set to leave, Ono rejected
Lawmakers from both parties weigh in on rejection.
DeSantis selects former general counsel as next appeals court judge
Alachua County included in First District Court of Appeal.