Government + PoliticsGRU to cut unfilled positions, reduce maintenance Seth Johnson May 15, 20236 commentsReductions come as next step in debt plan.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis signs Rex and Brody Act into law Seth Johnson May 12, 20231 commentLaw blocks access to certain autopsy reports
EducationFlorida bans social media on school district devices Lauren Canterberry | World News Group May 10, 20230 commentsGov. Ron DeSantis signs four education bills into law on Tuesday.
NewsCitizens prepare lawsuit over state’s GRU bill Seth Johnson May 9, 202313 commentsLocal group retains Jacksonville law firm.
Government + PoliticsGNV establishes formula for GRU money transfer Seth Johnson May 4, 20232 commentsGPD updates on quarter statistics.
NewsRex and Brody Act unanimously passes Legislature Seth Johnson Apr 28, 20233 commentsBill awaits governor’s signature.
Government + PoliticsFlorida House passes GRU bill with debate Seth Johnson Apr 27, 202310 commentsBoth parties talk of hostile takeovers.
Government + PoliticsOpponents sound off on GRU bill at city meeting Seth Johnson Apr 21, 202327 commentsWard worries about potential transition.
NewsHinson aims to secure source of stolen guns Seth Johnson Apr 21, 20237 commentsFiled bill regulates conveyance storage.
NewsLive Oak to receive broadband funds Staff Reports Apr 10, 20231 comment$5M award will expand internet access.
NewsStarke receives community center renovation funds Staff Reports Mar 28, 20231 commentProject to get $700K through FDOE programs.
Local NewsGRU announces rate adjustments C.J. Gish Mar 28, 20230 commentsResidents could see potential reductions in electric and gas usage.
NewsProposed bill could change GRU governance Seth Johnson Mar 15, 202324 commentsAlachua County delegation to meet Friday.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County cities awarded nearly $30 million Staff Reports Feb 11, 20232 commentsFunds aimed at wastewater projects.
NewsTwo candidates announce bid for District 22 seat Mainstreet Daily News Feb 7, 20231 commentRaemi Eagle-Glenn, Robert Woody looks to replace Chuck Clemons in 2024.
NewsGovernor proposes $479 million I-75 project Seth Johnson Feb 6, 20236 commentsLocal senator calls project ‘temporary.’
Local NewsWard talks UF relationship, Sasse start Seth Johnson Feb 4, 20232 commentsMayor brushes aside political differences.
FeaturedMillions coming to local area for broadband Mainstreet Daily News Feb 2, 20231 commentGrants part of $144 million for broadband internet expansion.
NewsFlorida awards $42M for rural infrastructure Mainstreet Daily News Dec 21, 20220 commentsHawthorne, Waldo and Trenton among those receiving funds.
Local NewsState funds $24M in area springs projects J.C. Derrick Dec 9, 20220 commentsA conservation easement on a property bordering Goethe State Forest is among 30 projects the state is funding to protect Florida springs.
EducationSBAC swears in first all-female board Taryn Ashby Nov 22, 20220 commentsBoard elects Certain as the new chair, McNealy as vice chair.
FeaturedClemons named Florida speaker pro tempore Mainstreet Daily News Nov 21, 20220 commentsNewberry representative selected to state leadership role.
State News FloridaNicole downgraded but still wallops Florida Joshua Schumacher | World News Group Nov 10, 20220 commentsPower outages affect more than 300,000 in Florida on Thursday.
FeaturedACSO gets extra salary boost, refutes report Seth Johnson Nov 9, 20221 commentSheriff’s office says it wants to stay competitive.