Government + PoliticsJudge dismisses Gainesville residents’ lawsuit against DeSantis Seth Johnson Dec 22, 20236 commentsLawsuit challenged creation of GRU Authority.
NewsNorth Florida governments to receive $10 million for water projects Staff Reports Dec 19, 20230 commentsHigh Springs to get $2.1 million for two projects.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis appoints Santa Fe College grad to Union County BOCC Staff Reports Dec 18, 20230 commentsDonna Jackson to fill in final 12 months of Ryan Perez’s term.
Government + PoliticsLive Oak, Columbia County to receive rural infrastructure funds Staff Reports Dec 18, 20232 commentsDeSantis awards more than $25 million to 16 rural communities.
EducationFlorida grant awards $5M to expand teacher apprenticeships Staff Reports Dec 13, 20231 commentFunds to provide 200 participants a no-cost pathway to become a teacher.
NewsUF students wrestle with local reach of Israel war Glory Reitz Nov 29, 20230 commentsPresident Sasse draws a line between free speech and violence or vandalism.
EducationSanta Fe College receives $3 million to develop engineering degree Staff Reports Nov 22, 20232 commentsFunds come from grant to expand Florida’s semiconductor and chip manufacturing industries.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County Commission selects Alford as next chair Seth Johnson Nov 14, 20230 commentsCommissioner Chuck Chestnut will serve as vice chair.
NewsNew Hamilton Center head promises independence J.C. Derrick Oct 24, 20234 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.