Government + PoliticsAlachua County’s state delegation hears funding, advocacy requests Seth Johnson Oct 20, 20255 commentsFlorida’s 2026 legislative session begins in January.
NewsAlachua County’s state delegation to meet Monday at Santa Fe College Seth Johnson Oct 15, 20252 commentsOfficials and residents to present concerns for upcoming session.
Government + PoliticsGainesville’s second utility referendum gets judicial greenlight Seth Johnson Sep 30, 202519 commentsGRU Authority hits two-year mark.
Government + PoliticsHinson to leave Florida Legislature after 2026, endorses Gainesville candidate Seth Johnson Sep 2, 20254 commentsHinson is in her third term representing Alachua County.
Local LivingZeta Phi Beta Sorority honors Hinson, Davis with 2025 Violette N. Anderson Award Staff Reports Apr 22, 20250 commentsAward honors contributions of women with exceptional leadership, advocacy in Alachua County.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County leaders make requests for Florida legislative session Seth Johnson Jan 9, 20254 commentsRequests include aid with inflation, wastewater, general funding.
Government + PoliticsJohnson to propose new GRU bill for 2025 legislative session Seth Johnson Jan 7, 202514 commentsBill to modify powers of GRU Authority.
BusinessMainstreet’s 2024 Community Impact Report J.C. Derrick Dec 30, 20242 commentsLooking back on an eventful year in local news.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County representatives to meet at Santa Fe College Seth Johnson Dec 26, 20243 commentsLocal officials, citizens to speak before 2025 session.
Government + PoliticsHinson hopeful election buried Clemons ‘hatchet’ Lillian Hamman Nov 8, 20241 commentAlachua County’s only representative blames gerrymandering for lopsided outcome.
Government + PoliticsFrom No to Yes: Long changes stance on single-member districts Seth Johnson Nov 1, 202411 commentsRodney Long sees districts as chance for African Americans.
Local LivingParent Empowerment Network on tap for Saturday Staff Reports Oct 31, 20240 commentsEvent at MLK Multipurpose Center will address misdiagnosed and undiagnosed learning issues for children.
Local NewsImpact of new homelessness law remains unclear Glory Reitz Oct 17, 20241 commentMayor Ward says he expects little effect to city’s homelessness response.
Local NewsGainesville crosswalk to be dedicated in memory of Dylan Roberts Staff Reports Oct 1, 20240 commentsCity officials, community leaders to gather for event on Wednesday.
HealthDocs: State officials made short work of ‘dirty instruments’ probe at HCA’s North Florida Hospital Gary Nelson Aug 29, 202418 commentsSurgeon: Needed instruments still in short supply.
Government + Politics18-month timeline of the struggle for Gainesville Regional Utilities Seth Johnson Jul 5, 20245 commentsLaws, ordinances and lawsuits wielded to control GRU.
Government + PoliticsChestnut reflects on priorities heading into second term Seth Johnson Jun 21, 20244 commentsList includes economic development, homelessness.
EducationACPS calls for citizen input to rename district office Glory Reitz Jun 5, 20242 commentsNames to be based on location or deceased contributors to education.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County plans redo of 2022 single-member districts vote Seth Johnson Apr 9, 20247 commentsCommissioners approved starting a new ballot measure.
NewsPerry talks music education, squatters after final legislative session Seth Johnson Apr 3, 20242 commentsLocal lawmaker served 14 years in Tallahassee.
Government + PoliticsHinson reviews session, explains vote on homeless bill Seth Johnson Mar 28, 20244 commentsState representative surprised by UF's abrupt DEI actions.
NewsClemons recaps final legislative session, makes endorsement Seth Johnson Mar 14, 20240 commentsClemons sponsored two bills that passed this session.
BusinessDerrick: Mainstreet membership program exceeds expectations J.C. Derrick Mar 8, 20240 commentsTwo member events scheduled this month.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County delegation bills advance, stall as session winds down Seth Johnson Feb 14, 20241 commentOne request impacts 2,658 acres in Alachua County.