Government + Politics BOCC pauses meat processing plant until August Seth Johnson Jul 11, 2023County Commission requests another meeting with Newberry.
Government + Politics BOCC, Newberry move forward with agreement Glory Reitz Jul 11, 2023City and county staff to work on creating a plan to improve CR 337.
News State: 668 officers moved to Florida in last year Seth Johnson Jul 6, 2023Florida handed out $15 million in bonuses to new law enforcement officers.
News Florida to crack down on certain driver’s licenses Staff Reports Jul 5, 2023Law enforcement ready to enforce.
Government + Politics GNV nonprofit sues DeSantis over GRU bill Seth Johnson Jul 3, 2023Lawsuit includes 12 counts filed in federal court.
Government + Politics DeSantis signs bill changing GRU control Seth Johnson Jun 28, 2023New authority board set to start Oct. 1.
News DeSantis appoints Mary Chance to CTAC Glory Reitz Jun 23, 2023 Governor selects CEO of Consortium of Florida Education Foundations.
Government + Politics City Commission allocates $250K to fight GRU bill Seth Johnson Jun 22, 2023GNV also approves trunked radio sale to county.
Government + Politics Newberry receives $2 million for water projects Seth Johnson Jun 19, 2023City got both of its Legislative requests.
Government + Politics Governor’s veto slashes meat processing funding Camille Broadway Jun 16, 2023County Commissioner Ken Cornell urges colleagues to use veto as an “off-ramp” on Newberry project.
Government + Politics GNV votes to divide power district, prep for bids Seth Johnson Jun 8, 2023Appraisals puts price at $22 million.
Local News Suwannee County lands $9.6M state grant Staff Reports May 31, 2023Grant to fund wastewater treatment plant.
Education DeSantis signs Perry’s music education bill Seth Johnson May 30, 2023Bill follows years-long UF study.
Local News Trenton, Chiefland, more win broadband grants J.C. Derrick May 26, 2023Announcement marks third round of broadband funding since February.
News DeSantis announces bid for White House Leo Briceno | World News Group May 25, 2023Florida governor joins eight other Republicans for 2024 presidential nomination.
Government + Politics State funds headed to Alachua County, North Florida Seth Johnson May 19, 2023Appropriations awaiting governor approval.
News New law cuts funding to local immigrant ID program Seth Johnson May 17, 2023Local nonprofits respond to state immigration bill.
Government + Politics GRU to cut unfilled positions, reduce maintenance Seth Johnson May 15, 2023Reductions come as next step in debt plan.
Government + Politics DeSantis signs Rex and Brody Act into law Seth Johnson May 12, 2023Law blocks access to certain autopsy reports
Education Florida bans social media on school district devices Lauren Canterberry | World News Group May 10, 2023Gov. Ron DeSantis signs four education bills into law on Tuesday.
News Citizens prepare lawsuit over state’s GRU bill Seth Johnson May 9, 2023Local group retains Jacksonville law firm.
Government + Politics GNV establishes formula for GRU money transfer Seth Johnson May 4, 2023GPD updates on quarter statistics.
News Rex and Brody Act unanimously passes Legislature Seth Johnson Apr 28, 2023Bill awaits governor’s signature.
Government + Politics Florida House passes GRU bill with debate Seth Johnson Apr 27, 2023Both parties talk of hostile takeovers.