NewsAlachua Conservation Trust acquires easement on Olustee Creek Staff Reports Oct 7, 20250 commentsThe Alachua Conservation Trust (ACT) recently acquired an easement to protect a 416-acre stretch of land along the Olustee Creek near the confluence with the Santa […]
BusinessNewberry’s Zip! at Haile Quarry to open soon Lillian Hamman Jul 2, 20253 commentsSite features Florida’s longest zipline and only ADA-compliant line.
Local LivingSuwannee River Water Management District opens land acquisition project portal Staff Reports Jun 23, 20251 commentApplication for upcoming fiscal year due by July 31.
Government + PoliticsAlachua to explore Pinkoson Springs ownership with county resources Lillian Hamman May 20, 20250 commentsResidents call for closed-captioning livestreams of city meetings.
Government + PoliticsArcher aims to recover $290K of invoices using county infrastructure funds Lillian Hamman May 13, 20251 commentCity to provide budget update at May 27 meeting.
News3 North Florida water supply projects receive over $5.7M in funding Staff Reports Mar 27, 20250 commentsProjects located within Suwannee River Water Management District.
NewsLocal forestry, fire personnel prepare for wildfire season Glory Reitz Jan 29, 20251 commentPrescribed Fire Awareness Week reminds of controlled burns’ importance.
Government + PoliticsNewberry approves land acquisitions for Easton, downtown improvement Glory Reitz Nov 26, 20240 commentsCity makes early move toward downtown stormwater assessment.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis appoints 3 to Suwannee River Water Management District Board Staff Reports Aug 28, 20240 commentsTwo reappointed, one newly appointed to SRWMD Governing Board.
Local NewsSRWMD Governing Board approves over $550K for local projects Staff Reports Aug 15, 20240 commentsProjects to address water resources in Gainesville, Cross City, Archer and Columbia County.
Government + PoliticsAlachua, Alachua County to partner on Pinkoson Spring restoration Glory Reitz May 20, 20241 commentCitizens ask for historic preservation to be prioritized.
Government + PoliticsNewberry approves NC Ranch future land use Glory Reitz Mar 26, 20240 commentsCity staff moves on wastewater treatment repair.
Local LivingAlachua Conservation Trust adds Gilchrist County farm to protected list Staff Reports Jan 31, 20240 commentsFormer 561-acre Watson dairy farm in joins conservation non-profit.
NewsDecember rainfall marks third highest North Florida total since 1932 Staff Reports Jan 10, 20240 commentsMore than 8 inches recorded during month.
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.
NewsWeekend storm dumps more than 4 inches of rain in North Central Florida Staff Reports Dec 19, 20230 commentsMultiple areas report minor flooding.
NewsSuwannee River Water Management renews permit to pump 1M gallons daily Glory Reitz Dec 12, 20231 commentGoverning board issues final order based on administrative law judge recommendation.
NewsNorth Florida springs restorations projects receive more than $13M Staff Reports Nov 17, 20231 commentGov. Ron DeSantis announces grant funds for recovery and restoration projects.
FeaturedSRWMD encourages residents to conserve on landscape watering Staff Reports Nov 13, 20230 commentsCooler temperatures, shorter days call for less watering during the winter months.
Government + PoliticsBOCC approves $3.8 million conservation easement Seth Johnson Jul 12, 20231 comment632-acre property contains Bad Dog Branch.
NewsJune rainfall doubles normal monthly average Staff Reports Jul 12, 20230 commentsSuwannee River Water Management District reports region received 12.12 inches.
NewsOakmont experiences sinkholes after heavy rains Seth Johnson Jun 23, 20233 commentsNewberry sees 11 inches of rain in past week.
NewsSRWMD to host updated flood-risk map meetings Mainstreet Daily News Jan 25, 20230 commentsMeetings will discuss updated flood-risk maps for Santa Fe Watershed.
NewsGNV, BOCC declare traffic violence crisis Seth Johnson Jan 23, 20233 commentsJoint session also heard 75-acre park update.