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.
News DeSantis signs storm order affecting area counties J.C. Derrick Aug 26, 2023Forecasters give storm 90% chance of becoming cyclone in next 48 hours.
Government + Politics DeSantis appoints 3 GNV leaders to Academic Board Staff Reports Aug 24, 2023Governor selects local UF alum to Florida School for Competitive Academics Board of Trustees.
Local News Split BOCC kills meat processing plans Seth Johnson Aug 22, 2023Newberry, county trade barbs as project falls apart.
Local News Commission passes GRU budget, rate increases Seth Johnson Aug 9, 2023Final votes to come at September meetings.
News AC Sheriff Clovis Watson Jr. announces retirement C.J. Gish Aug 1, 2023Letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis states Oct. 1 will be final day.
Education DeSantis appoints three to Alachua County ELC Glory Reitz Jul 31, 2023New members to help direct early learning operations in Alachua County.
Local News Gainesville sets up process for GRU control switch Camille Broadway Jul 27, 2023Commission directs staff to review ordinances, create plans while continuing legal challenge.
Government + Politics Gainesville asks court to stop GRU changes Camille Broadway Jul 25, 2023 City files lawsuit to oppose switch in GRU governance to five-person independent board
News Núñez highlights Florida’s Alzheimer’s fight Glory Reitz Jul 19, 2023Ocala press conference speakers reinforced priority of Alzheimer’s care in Florida.
News Trump, DeSantis lead Republican candidates in fundraising Joshua Schumacher | World News Group Jul 17, 2023Trump raised $35 million while DeSantis took in $20 million in second quarter.
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.