Government + Politics

Government + Politics

Alachua County planning agency votes against 82-acre rezoning near Newnans Lake

Seth Johnson

Apr 17, 2025

Alachua County’s Local Planning Agency and Planning Commission split their votes Wednesday on a change in land use and zoning for an 82-acre parcel just west […]

Lincoln Middle clinches 8th annual Civics Challenge, Westwood earns silver

Seth Johnson

Apr 16, 2025

Family Feud-styled games promote civic engagement.

Derrick: Time to revisit public notice in Alachua County

J.C. Derrick

Apr 16, 2025

County’s website has proven poor substitute for newspaper notice.

Government + Politics

Newberry to apply for neighborhood revitalization grant

Glory Reitz

Apr 15, 2025

City also grants franchise to Central Florida Electric Cooperative.

DeSantis appoints Janine Plavac to School Board of Alachua County

C.J. Gish

Apr 11, 2025

Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Janine Plavac on Friday to fill the School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) District 5 seat vacated by Kay Abbitt in December. […]

Government + Politics

Gainesville looks for $130K for another year of Hoggetowne downtown

Glory Reitz

Apr 10, 2025

Commissioners ask staff to explore Gainesville Raceway, Job Corps Center for possible permanent location.

Alachua votes in new mayor, commissioner

Glory Reitz

Apr 9, 2025

Political newcomers Welch and Fletcher won with campaigns on transparency.

Government + Politics

Alachua County Commission moves to test air quality around Florence Landfill

Lillian Hamman

Apr 9, 2025

Six-month plan will collect data samples ahead of landfill’s closure.

Newberry picks Marden, Long, Mazon in unofficial results

Glory Reitz

Apr 8, 2025

The citizens of Newberry voted for continuity and trust in current leadership in a municipal election on Tuesday, electing a current city commissioner to become mayor, […]

Government + Politics

City of Alachua receives clean audit report

Glory Reitz

Apr 7, 2025

Commission also OKs budget amendment for Alachua Police Department motorcycle grant.

Gainesville flyers stir Alachua, Newberry election season

Glory Reitz

Apr 4, 2025

Candidates push to remain on-message.

Government + Politics

GRU Authority appeals judge’s referendum ruling, city weighs options

Seth Johnson

Apr 3, 2025

Gainesville utility remains in tug-of-war.

Government + Politics

Judge annuls GRU Authority referendum result, says Gainesville can change charter

Seth Johnson

Apr 2, 2025

Three-part ruling leaves authority in charge.

Government + Politics

Alachua County talks budget season, resource centers

Seth Johnson

Apr 1, 2025

Burden for fire assessment may shift.

Government + Politics

Gainesville Plan Board allows elementary school move, talks public notices

Seth Johnson

Mar 28, 2025

Board also allowed new fuel tank at airport.

Government + Politics

Gainesville kicks off 2025 budget season

Seth Johnson

Mar 27, 2025

Six audits return no findings.

School board requests appeal of Newberry charter conversion

Glory Reitz

Mar 27, 2025

State review commission unanimously approved charter application.

3 North Florida water supply projects receive over $5.7M in funding

Staff Reports

Mar 27, 2025

Projects located within Suwannee River Water Management District.

Government + Politics

Newberry finalizes comprehensive plan update

Glory Reitz

Mar 25, 2025

City manager authorized to execute agreement with Publix for traffic signal.

Government + Politics

City of Alachua votes down external planner contract

Glory Reitz

Mar 24, 2025

City manager responds to resigned planner’s open letter.

Final development plan approved for mixed-use, 12-acre site in Jonesville

Seth Johnson

Mar 21, 2025

Car wash, office and indoor training facility planned.

Meet the Candidates: Alachua Commission 2025

Glory Reitz

Mar 21, 2025

Mayor, Seat 2 up for election.

Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady amid tariffs

Elizabeth Russell | World News Group

Mar 21, 2025

President Trump said right thing to do would be to cut rates.

Alachua, Newberry candidate forums slated for next 2 Sundays

Staff Reports

Mar 20, 2025

League of Women Voters of Alachua County hosting events.

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