News Mainstreet’s most-viewed stories of 2023 Staff Reports Dec 29, 2023Top stories include Publix coming to Newberry, Florida’s gas prices and Rex and Brody Act signed into law.
Health DeSantis appoints UF nurse practitioner to cancer advisory council Staff Reports Dec 28, 2023Autumn Citta selected to Florida Cancer Control and Research Advisory Council.
News Gainesville’s top news stories of 2023 Seth Johnson Dec 26, 2023New GRU Authority and school rezoning take top spots.
Government + Politics Judge dismisses Gainesville residents’ lawsuit against DeSantis Seth Johnson Dec 22, 2023Lawsuit challenged creation of GRU Authority.
News North Florida governments to receive $10 million for water projects Staff Reports Dec 19, 2023High Springs to get $2.1 million for two projects.
Government + Politics DeSantis appoints Santa Fe College grad to Union County BOCC Staff Reports Dec 18, 2023Donna Jackson to fill in final 12 months of Ryan Perez’s term.
Government + Politics Live Oak, Columbia County to receive rural infrastructure funds Staff Reports Dec 18, 2023DeSantis awards more than $25 million to 16 rural communities.
Education Florida grant awards $5M to expand teacher apprenticeships Staff Reports Dec 13, 2023Funds to provide 200 participants a no-cost pathway to become a teacher.
News UF students wrestle with local reach of Israel war Glory Reitz Nov 29, 2023President Sasse draws a line between free speech and violence or vandalism.
Education Santa Fe College receives $3 million to develop engineering degree Staff Reports Nov 22, 2023Funds come from grant to expand Florida’s semiconductor and chip manufacturing industries.
Government + Politics Alachua County Commission selects Alford as next chair Seth Johnson Nov 14, 2023Commissioner Chuck Chestnut will serve as vice chair.
News New Hamilton Center head promises independence J.C. Derrick Oct 24, 2023Will Inboden lays out vision for role at UF
Government + Politics Another lawsuit targets new Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority Seth Johnson Oct 23, 2023Lawsuit names city of Gainesville, mayor as defendants.
News 5 candidates to run for Clemons’ seat in Florida House Seth Johnson Oct 17, 2023Four of five candidates are Gainesville residents.
News Florida cuts park passes, hunting, fishing licenses by 50% J.C. Derrick Oct 14, 2023Discounted rates start Saturday.
News New Alachua County sheriff talks goals, challenges C.J. Gish Oct 12, 2023Gainey says 21 departed ASCO employees are returning.
Government + Politics Member withdraws from GRU Authority Seth Johnson Oct 6, 2023Officials dispute member residency requirements
Government + Politics High Springs, Williston receive $700K from development grant Staff Reports Oct 6, 2023DeSantis awards over $8.7 million to nine rural Florida communities.
Government + Politics New Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority seated, takes first actions Seth Johnson Oct 4, 2023Authority set logistics for meetings moving forward.
Government + Politics DeSantis appoints 2 more GRU Authority members C.J. Gish Oct 4, 2023Swearing-in meeting set for Wednesday at Gainesville City Hall.
Government + Politics Gainesville group sues DeSantis over GRU Authority appointments Glory Reitz Oct 2, 2023Plaintiffs aim to nullify all board actions.
Government + Politics Judge throws out Gainesville’s GRU lawsuit J.C. Derrick, C.J. Gish Sep 29, 2023City of Gainesville lawsuit sought to prove that HB 1645 violated state process and Florida Constitution.
Government + Politics Gainesville, Alachua County extend $8 million radio sale amid delays Seth Johnson Sep 29, 2023New state law could completely halt the sale.
News UF Board of Trustees member appointed to Space Florida Board of Directors Staff Reports Sep 29, 2023Gov. Ron DeSantis selects Mori Hosseini to serve on board.