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.
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.
Local NewsCommission will take final action Monday on zoning Camille Broadway Oct 14, 20223 commentsGainesville Neighborhood Voices plans City Hall “speak out” rally.
Government + PoliticsSplit GNV commission passes zoning on 1,778 acres Seth Johnson Oct 6, 20221 commentDevelopment plan was initially rejected in 2019.
Local NewsSRWMD reopens district lands C.J. Gish Sep 30, 20220 commentsSuwannee River Water Management District finds little to no damage from Hurricane Ian.
Government + PoliticsClosures continue ahead of Hurricane Ian C.J. Gish Sep 28, 20220 commentsTropical storm watch now in effect throughout region.
Local NewsSix regional water supply projects receive funds C.J. Gish Sep 15, 20220 commentsSuwannee River Water Management District Board approves more than $6.2 million.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs enters dialogue for joint wastewater Seth Johnson Sep 12, 20222 commentsNewberry, Archer already agreed to move forward.