Government + PoliticsHigh Springs continues fire contract with county, approves budget Lillian Hamman Sep 9, 2025City staff issue apologies for misinformation at Aug. 28 meeting.
NewsAlachua County Opioid Task Force launches countywide awareness campaign Staff Reports Sep 9, 2025Initiative addresses dangers of opioids and rising fentanyl threat in community.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs withdraws criticism of Alachua County Fire Rescue, cites misinformation Lillian Hamman Sep 5, 2025Letter from labor union calls out inaccuracies from Aug. 28 commission meeting.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs to raise taxes, save fire department to solve 2025-26 deficit Lillian Hamman Aug 29, 2025Commissioners to send letter to Alachua County against “bad faith” fire aid cut negotiations.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs talks cutting fire department to curb $723k deficit in 2025-26 Lillian Hamman Aug 22, 2025Raises fire assessment rate to $250.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs voters to determine Sunday alcohol policy Lillian Hamman Aug 1, 2025Commission approves second reading of Nov. 4 ballot.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs approves $90K land development code rewrite Lillian Hamman Jul 23, 2025City Commission sets 2025-26 potential tentative maximum millage rate to 6.99.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs passes initial vote to place Sunday alcohol sales on future ballot Seth Johnson Jun 26, 2025 Citizens could decide outcome later in 2025.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs punts repeal of Sunday alcohol ordinance Lillian Hamman Jun 6, 2025City to partner with county on Canoe Outpost projects.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs sets millage rate maximum, contracts for code enforcement Seth Johnson Jul 26, 2024Maximum millage rate same as current rate.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs votes 3-2 on November referendum about city charter Seth Johnson Jun 28, 2024Four questions moved forward and four delayed.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs passes final vote for Priest Theatre purchase Seth Johnson May 9, 2024Alcohol special permits receives first vote.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs moves to codify Sunday alcohol exception with special permit Seth Johnson Apr 12, 2024Residents packed City Hall to speak on the Sunday exception.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs considers city manager position, waits for new commissioner Seth Johnson Jan 12, 2024Commission also votes to buy Priest Theatre.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs OKs fire prevention contract, city manager search Seth Johnson Nov 29, 2023Commission decides to table discussion of city attorney.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs passes preliminary vote to increase water, sewer rates Seth Johnson Nov 29, 2023Solid waste rates also impacted.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs commission selects new mayor, city manager resigns Seth Johnson Nov 20, 2023Staff says water rates need to increase.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs Commission raises millage 27% over rollback rate Seth Johnson Sep 25, 2023Manager says flat rate would result in layoffs.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs to review options for Priest Theatre Seth Johnson Jul 13, 2023State provides $1 million to use.
FeaturedHigh Springs plans for utility expansion to I-75 Seth Johnson Mar 31, 2023City changes mandatory connections to voluntary.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs finalizes mural policy, denies murals Seth Johnson Dec 10, 2022Two murals requested for public buildings.