NewsNew Hamilton Center head promises independence J.C. Derrick Oct 24, 20233 commentsWill Inboden lays out vision for role at UF
Government + PoliticsAnother lawsuit targets new Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority Seth Johnson Oct 23, 20235 commentsLawsuit names city of Gainesville, mayor as defendants.
News5 candidates to run for Clemons’ seat in Florida House Seth Johnson Oct 17, 20233 commentsFour of five candidates are Gainesville residents.
NewsFlorida cuts park passes, hunting, fishing licenses by 50% J.C. Derrick Oct 14, 20232 commentsDiscounted rates start Saturday.
NewsNew Alachua County sheriff talks goals, challenges C.J. Gish Oct 12, 20230 commentsGainey says 21 departed ASCO employees are returning.
Government + PoliticsMember withdraws from GRU Authority Seth Johnson Oct 6, 20231 commentOfficials dispute member residency requirements
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs, Williston receive $700K from development grant Staff Reports Oct 6, 20231 commentDeSantis awards over $8.7 million to nine rural Florida communities.
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.