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.
Local NewsCommission passes GRU budget, rate increases Seth Johnson Aug 9, 20237 commentsFinal votes to come at September meetings.
NewsAC Sheriff Clovis Watson Jr. announces retirement C.J. Gish Aug 1, 20236 commentsLetter to Gov. Ron DeSantis states Oct. 1 will be final day.
EducationDeSantis appoints three to Alachua County ELC Glory Reitz Jul 31, 20230 commentsNew members to help direct early learning operations in Alachua County.
Local NewsGainesville sets up process for GRU control switch Camille Broadway Jul 27, 20233 commentsCommission directs staff to review ordinances, create plans while continuing legal challenge.
Government + PoliticsGainesville asks court to stop GRU changes Camille Broadway Jul 25, 20239 comments City files lawsuit to oppose switch in GRU governance to five-person independent board
NewsNúñez highlights Florida’s Alzheimer’s fight Glory Reitz Jul 19, 20230 commentsOcala press conference speakers reinforced priority of Alzheimer’s care in Florida.
NewsTrump, DeSantis lead Republican candidates in fundraising Joshua Schumacher | World News Group Jul 17, 20230 commentsTrump raised $35 million while DeSantis took in $20 million in second quarter.
Government + PoliticsBOCC pauses meat processing plant until August Seth Johnson Jul 11, 20231 commentCounty Commission requests another meeting with Newberry.
Government + PoliticsBOCC, Newberry move forward with agreement Glory Reitz Jul 11, 20234 commentsCity and county staff to work on creating a plan to improve CR 337.
NewsState: 668 officers moved to Florida in last year Seth Johnson Jul 6, 20231 commentFlorida handed out $15 million in bonuses to new law enforcement officers.
NewsFlorida to crack down on certain driver’s licenses Staff Reports Jul 5, 202312 commentsLaw enforcement ready to enforce.
Government + PoliticsGNV nonprofit sues DeSantis over GRU bill Seth Johnson Jul 3, 202312 commentsLawsuit includes 12 counts filed in federal court.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis signs bill changing GRU control Seth Johnson Jun 28, 202320 commentsNew authority board set to start Oct. 1.
NewsDeSantis appoints Mary Chance to CTAC Glory Reitz Jun 23, 20230 comments Governor selects CEO of Consortium of Florida Education Foundations.
Government + PoliticsCity Commission allocates $250K to fight GRU bill Seth Johnson Jun 22, 20235 commentsGNV also approves trunked radio sale to county.
Government + PoliticsNewberry receives $2 million for water projects Seth Johnson Jun 19, 20230 commentsCity got both of its Legislative requests.
Government + PoliticsGovernor’s veto slashes meat processing funding Camille Broadway Jun 16, 20230 commentsCounty Commissioner Ken Cornell urges colleagues to use veto as an “off-ramp” on Newberry project.