Government + PoliticsNewberry City Commission picks Mayor Marlowe for city manager Glory Reitz Feb 11, 20255 commentsMarlowe to negotiate three-year contract with city staff.
NewsNewberry City Manager to resign Glory Reitz Jan 28, 20250 commentsCommission also approves ordinance to make ratepayer backstop of wastewater loan official.
Government + PoliticsNewberry approves $2 million backstop for charter conversion Glory Reitz Nov 18, 20240 commentsFunds to be provided only if state approves charter application.
Government + PoliticsNewberry commission approves 2 CDDs Glory Reitz Nov 13, 20240 commentsCommissioners asked to remove interlocal agreements from the ordinances.
Government + PoliticsNewberry OKs NC Ranch CDD first reading commission Glory Reitz Oct 29, 20240 commentsCommission punts CDD for Westone first reading with second readings set for Nov. 12.
Government + PoliticsNewberry passes initial reading on first community development district Glory Reitz Oct 15, 20240 commentsCommission also approves maximum guaranteed price for veterans memorial.
Government + PoliticsNewberry government, citizen clash over charter conversion comments Glory Reitz Oct 3, 20245 commentsCity sends charter school conversion opponent a cease-and-desist letter.
Government + PoliticsNewberry breaks ground for new city hall Glory Reitz Aug 28, 20242 commentsNewberry City Commission authorized funding in June.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County Republican, Democratic leaders decry political violence Seth Johnson Jul 15, 20240 commentsJoint press conference held Sunday.
Government + PoliticsEthics committee dismisses complaint against Marlowe Glory Reitz Jun 18, 20241 commentNo word on Coleman ethics complaint.
Local LivingNewberry celebrates 79th annual Watermelon Festival Glory Reitz May 19, 20241 commentOfficials say Newberry’s event is longest-running watermelon festival in America.
Government + PoliticsNewberry to consider regulation of big box stores Glory Reitz Mar 12, 20243 commentsCommission prepares for possibility of large retailers coming to town.
Government + PoliticsNewberry approves stormwater assessment study Glory Reitz Feb 13, 20241 commentCommission also approves historical association, new solid waste rates.
NewsNewberry celebrates new Safe Haven Baby Box Glory Reitz Dec 1, 20232 commentsBox stands as safe option for mothers to surrender newborns.
NewsHigh Springs taps newcomers Miller, Tapanes for city commission Seth Johnson Nov 7, 20233 commentsBoth incumbents fall by almost 250 votes.
NewsNewberry to reevaluate solar regulations Glory Reitz Oct 24, 20231 commentSolar company’s land acquisition has sparked citizen concerns.
Government + PoliticsNewberry looks for safe school transportation options Glory Reitz Sep 26, 20230 commentsCommissioners concerned about sex offenders, long walks to school.
Local NewsNewberry approves road agreement with FDOT Glory Reitz Aug 29, 20230 commentsThe commission also moved forward with county waste agreement.
NewsNewberry approves impact fees, fire truck debt Glory Reitz Aug 15, 20233 commentsCommission also declined a request for joint meeting with county.
FeaturedNewberry schedules final vote for impact fees Seth Johnson Apr 11, 20230 commentsCommission set rate on Monday.
NewsNewberry considers veterans memorial to open 2024 Seth Johnson Mar 28, 20230 commentsSolar farm discussion set for April 10.
Government + PoliticsNewberry cancels April election Seth Johnson Feb 23, 20231 commentAll three incumbents on ballot win unopposed.
Government + PoliticsNewberry commission denies open container proposal Taryn Ashby Dec 14, 20222 commentsNarrow 3-2 vote defeats open container zoning.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis signs Alachua County bill C.J. Gish, J.C. Derrick Jun 20, 20221 commentVoters will decide whether they want single-district or at-large commissioners.