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.
News Chiefland attorney appointed to Levy County Court Staff Reports Sep 28, 2023Gov. Ron DeSantis announces judicial appointment.
Government + Politics DeSantis appoints first three Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority members C.J. Gish Sep 26, 2023Five-member board scheduled to assume control on Oct. 1.
Government + Politics GNV, state hold GRU lawsuit hearing Seth Johnson Sep 22, 2023State officials say Gainesville is suing the wrong people.
Education ACPS to optimize transportation Glory Reitz Sep 20, 2023Director of transportation said changes will help fix staffing shortages and save money.
Government + Politics GNV funds another $250K for lawsuit Seth Johnson Sep 15, 2023Lawsuit seeks to stop state control of Gainesville Regional Utilities.
News DeSantis visits Chiefland, awards $1.6 million Seth Johnson Sep 8, 2023Governor hands out 9 checks for Idalia recovery.
News DeSantis appoints new sheriff of Alachua County C.J. Gish Sep 7, 2023Gainesville native Emery Gainey selected to fill position in for departing Clovis Watson.
News State opens zero-interest loans for businesses Staff Reports Sep 1, 2023Loans intended for Hurricane Idalia impacts.
News Gainesville escapes worst of Idalia’s wrath Seth Johnson Sep 1, 2023City, county deploy resources to hardest hit areas
News Disaster declaration includes Levy, Dixie counties J.C. Derrick Aug 31, 2023Declaration allows FEMA assistance for 30 days.
News Idalia knocks out power, heads to Georgia Seth Johnson Aug 30, 2023Alachua County remained outside the hurricane path.
News DeSantis in Lake City: still time to evacuate Seth Johnson Aug 29, 2023Run from storm surge; hide from wind, governor says.
News Alachua County opens 3 shelters, braces for Idalia Glory Reitz Aug 29, 2023Officials: Expect hurricane force winds as early as 2 a.m. Wednesday
Government + Politics North Central Florida prepares for Idalia C.J. Gish Aug 28, 2023Hurricane warning issued for region.
News Officials: Take Idalia seriously J.C. Derrick Aug 27, 2023Storm expected to hit Florida's Gulf Coast as a Category 2 hurricane.