Government + PoliticsDeSantis appoints 3 to Suwannee River Water Management District Board Staff Reports Aug 28, 20240 commentsTwo reappointed, one newly appointed to SRWMD Governing Board.
EducationVu’s win signals new SBAC direction Glory Reitz Aug 26, 20242 commentsSupport for superintendent search appears set.
NewsUpdate: State Park Great Outdoors Initiative meetings postponed Seth Johnson Aug 23, 20247 commentsProposals range from lodges to golf courses.
Government + PoliticsAlford, Arreola, Johnson, Scott among primary winners Seth Johnson Aug 20, 20246 commentsPrimaries set up host of contested races in November.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis selects Jacobs to fill GRU Authority seat Seth Johnson Aug 16, 20241 commentJacobs to join in September.
Local NewsDeSantis warns that waters will continue to rise in North Florida Seth Johnson Aug 6, 20240 commentsGovernor called storm ‘salt in the wounds’ after Idalia.
Local NewsAlachua County declares state of emergency, offers sandbags J.C. Derrick Aug 3, 20241 commentMultiple sandbag locations operating all day Saturday.
NewsPotential Tropical Cyclone Four projected to hit this weekend C.J. Gish Aug 2, 20240 commentsStorm could drop four to six inches of rainfall in North Central Florida.
Government + PoliticsGainesville funds police raises, covers part of Hippodrome shortfall Seth Johnson Aug 1, 20242 commentsCity also amends public nuisance ordinances.
NewsGainesville attorney appointed to Alachua County Court Staff Reports Jul 23, 20240 commentsGov. Ron DeSantis announces selection of Adam Lee.
ElectionsMeet the candidates: Alachua County Sheriff C.J. Gish Jul 19, 20242 commentsRepublican Emery Gainey and non-partisan Pamela D. Marshall-Koons vie for position.
Government + PoliticsFederal grant puts Gainesville transportation upgrades in gear Lillian Hamman Jul 12, 20245 commentsFlorida Theater renovations, new bond ratings encourage Mayor Harvey Ward.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County moves forward with World Masters Athletics championship Glory Reitz Jul 9, 20246 commentsWest End planned for javelin, hammer throw events.
NewsHippodrome cuts performances after DeSantis cuts funding Gary Nelson Jul 8, 202414 commentsFunding woes put 2024-2025 show schedule in doubt.
Government + Politics18-month timeline of the struggle for Gainesville Regional Utilities Seth Johnson Jul 5, 20245 commentsLaws, ordinances and lawsuits wielded to control GRU.
Government + PoliticsFlorida amends PACE program as cases continue at state Supreme Court Seth Johnson Jul 2, 20242 commentsNew law began on July 1.
NewsDeSantis vetoes $14.8M in Alachua County funds, OKs $38M land purchase for UF Seth Johnson Jun 13, 202412 commentsHigh Springs police, Newberry wastewater, Gainesville HazMat all axed.
NewsAlachua County sheriff clarifies FDLE investigation C.J. Gish Jun 12, 20244 commentsGainey points to investigation involving prior sheriff’s administration.
Government + PoliticsGainesville to redo votes on GRU Authority ballot initiative Seth Johnson Jun 4, 20245 commentsCity to also consider changes to development code section.
Government + PoliticsNew GRU Authority sworn in, discusses past, future Glory Reitz May 23, 20246 commentsNew chair Ed Bielarski starts meeting with presentation on GRU’s recent history.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis appoints 3 to GNV-Alachua County Regional Airport Authority Staff Reports May 23, 20240 commentsNew board members include one Newberry, two Gainesville residents.
Government + PoliticsNew GRU Authority sets first meeting Thursday J.C. Derrick May 21, 20240 commentsAgenda includes swearing in and election of officers.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis appoints 5 new GRU Authority members following resignations Seth Johnson May 16, 20246 commentsNew authority includes two former members.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis visits UF, touts Florida’s response to campus protests Seth Johnson May 8, 20245 commentsFlorida opens door for more transfer students.