Government + PoliticsGainesville enters budget season dependent on DeSantis appointments Seth Johnson May 7, 20243 commentsStaff presented two proposed budgets that hinge on utility funding.
Government + PoliticsGainesville City Commission OKs ballot language draft Seth Johnson Apr 18, 202417 commentsTwo votes scheduled for May.
NewsDeSantis appoints judge to Alachua County Court Staff Reports Apr 18, 20244 commentsJonathan Ramsey to fill recent vacancy created by retirement of Judge Walter Green
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority finalizes vote on net metering amid pushback Seth Johnson Apr 17, 20248 commentsAuthority OKs new metering opt out.
Government + PoliticsGRU plans rate change for rooftop solar payments Seth Johnson Apr 16, 20248 commentsUtilities push away from net metering at full retail rate.
EducationAlachua County Education Association pushes membership Glory Reitz Apr 10, 20243 commentsUnion still lacking education support professionals.
NewsTrial date set for racial discrimination lawsuit against former Sheriff Watson C.J. Gish Apr 8, 20242 commentsDeputy claims he was passed over for promotion due to race.
NewsPerry talks music education, squatters after final legislative session Seth Johnson Apr 3, 20242 commentsLocal lawmaker served 14 years in Tallahassee.
Government + PoliticsHinson reviews session, explains vote on homeless bill Seth Johnson Mar 28, 20244 commentsState representative surprised by UF's abrupt DEI actions.
NewsNew Florida law meant to protect minors from social media ills Travis K. Kircher | World News Group Mar 26, 20241 commentLaw to go in effect on Jan. 1, 2025.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission plans to put GRU Authority on upcoming ballot Seth Johnson Mar 21, 202412 commentsCommission needs two supermajority votes to continue.
ElectionsPresidential preference primary election slated for Tuesday Staff Reports Mar 18, 20240 commentsAlachua County voters need to be aware of 11 new precinct locations.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis to reappoint GRU Authority after lawsuit, 4 resignations Seth Johnson Mar 15, 20249 commentsApplication process open until April 15.
Government + PoliticsUpdate: Florida Legislature set to approve $38M for UF land acquisition Seth Johnson Mar 7, 20242 commentsLand proposed for UF golf course.
NewsMore than $66M awarded to Hurricane Idalia-impacted communities Staff Reports Mar 7, 20240 commentsGovernor Ron DeSantis announces awards in Live Oak.
EducationUniversity of Florida eliminates DEI jobs Silas Morgan | Fresh Take Florida Mar 1, 20245 commentsMove comes in response to state law signed last year.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis presents $5.3 million in awards, speaks in Cedar Key Seth Johnson Feb 23, 20246 commentsFunds aimed at infrastructure hardening after Hurricane Idalia.
EducationBradford County School District receives $4M to expand SF nursing program Staff Reports Feb 20, 20240 commentsFunds awarded through federally supported Multipurpose Community Facilities Program.
NewsGRU Authority votes to increase charges to Gainesville Seth Johnson Feb 8, 20245 commentsCost changes voted for next fiscal year.
EducationMetcalfe, Rawlings to switch to year-round school Glory Reitz Feb 2, 20245 commentsACPS one of three districts selected for four-year state pilot program.
NewsDeSantis suspends presidential campaign, endorses Trump Carolina Lumetta | World News Group Jan 22, 20242 commentsDeSantis' exit to likely boost Trumps numbers.
EducationFlorida releases $35 million for semiconductor education in high schools, colleges Staff Reports Jan 19, 20241 commentAlachua County School District and Florida Gateway College will receive funds.
Local NewsGainesville nonprofit continues GRU lawsuit, responds to judge’s deadline Seth Johnson Jan 9, 20244 commentsNonprofit president says someone must be responsible for House Bill 1645.
NewsDeSantis declares state of emergency over severe weather J.C. Derrick Jan 9, 20241 commentStorms moving from Panhandle toward North Central Florida.