Government + PoliticsNew Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority seated, takes first actions Seth Johnson Oct 4, 202314 commentsAuthority set logistics for meetings moving forward.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis appoints 2 more GRU Authority members C.J. Gish Oct 4, 20230 commentsSwearing-in meeting set for Wednesday at Gainesville City Hall.
Government + PoliticsGainesville group sues DeSantis over GRU Authority appointments Glory Reitz Oct 2, 20237 commentsPlaintiffs aim to nullify all board actions.
Government + PoliticsJudge throws out Gainesville’s GRU lawsuit J.C. Derrick, C.J. Gish Sep 29, 20234 commentsCity of Gainesville lawsuit sought to prove that HB 1645 violated state process and Florida Constitution.
Government + PoliticsGainesville, Alachua County extend $8 million radio sale amid delays Seth Johnson Sep 29, 20232 commentsNew state law could completely halt the sale.
NewsUF Board of Trustees member appointed to Space Florida Board of Directors Staff Reports Sep 29, 20230 commentsGov. Ron DeSantis selects Mori Hosseini to serve on board.
NewsChiefland attorney appointed to Levy County Court Staff Reports Sep 28, 20231 commentGov. Ron DeSantis announces judicial appointment.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis appoints first three Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority members C.J. Gish Sep 26, 20236 commentsFive-member board scheduled to assume control on Oct. 1.
Government + PoliticsGNV, state hold GRU lawsuit hearing Seth Johnson Sep 22, 20236 commentsState officials say Gainesville is suing the wrong people.
EducationACPS to optimize transportation Glory Reitz Sep 20, 20231 commentDirector of transportation said changes will help fix staffing shortages and save money.
Government + PoliticsGNV funds another $250K for lawsuit Seth Johnson Sep 15, 20234 commentsLawsuit seeks to stop state control of Gainesville Regional Utilities.
NewsDeSantis visits Chiefland, awards $1.6 million Seth Johnson Sep 8, 20233 commentsGovernor hands out 9 checks for Idalia recovery.
NewsDeSantis appoints new sheriff of Alachua County C.J. Gish Sep 7, 20235 commentsGainesville native Emery Gainey selected to fill position in for departing Clovis Watson.
NewsState opens zero-interest loans for businesses Staff Reports Sep 1, 20231 commentLoans intended for Hurricane Idalia impacts.
NewsGainesville escapes worst of Idalia’s wrath Seth Johnson Sep 1, 20230 commentsCity, county deploy resources to hardest hit areas
NewsDisaster declaration includes Levy, Dixie counties J.C. Derrick Aug 31, 20230 commentsDeclaration allows FEMA assistance for 30 days.
NewsIdalia knocks out power, heads to Georgia Seth Johnson Aug 30, 20230 commentsAlachua County remained outside the hurricane path.
NewsDeSantis in Lake City: still time to evacuate Seth Johnson Aug 29, 20230 commentsRun from storm surge; hide from wind, governor says.
NewsAlachua County opens 3 shelters, braces for Idalia Glory Reitz Aug 29, 20230 commentsOfficials: Expect hurricane force winds as early as 2 a.m. Wednesday
Government + PoliticsNorth Central Florida prepares for Idalia C.J. Gish Aug 28, 20230 commentsHurricane warning issued for region.
NewsOfficials: Take Idalia seriously J.C. Derrick Aug 27, 20231 commentStorm expected to hit Florida's Gulf Coast as a Category 2 hurricane.
NewsDeSantis signs storm order affecting area counties J.C. Derrick Aug 26, 20230 commentsForecasters give storm 90% chance of becoming cyclone in next 48 hours.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis appoints 3 GNV leaders to Academic Board Staff Reports Aug 24, 20230 commentsGovernor selects local UF alum to Florida School for Competitive Academics Board of Trustees.
Local NewsSplit BOCC kills meat processing plans Seth Johnson Aug 22, 20236 commentsNewberry, county trade barbs as project falls apart.