News Sasse defends spending as state preps probe Glory Reitz Aug 16, 2024Former president attributes increase to new initiatives.
Government + Politics DeSantis selects Jacobs to fill GRU Authority seat Seth Johnson Aug 16, 2024Jacobs to join in September.
Government + Politics One-off election format? How Alachua County single-member districts work Seth Johnson Aug 16, 2024Voters in District 1 and 3 to select commissioners from designated areas in November.
Government + Politics Gainesville OKs $3M downtown ambassador program, sale of fire station Seth Johnson Aug 15, 2024Ambassadors to improve downtown experience.
Elections Meet the candidates: Gainesville City Commission Seth Johnson Aug 15, 2024Two seats contested, one unopposed.
News Pool, pétanque, dog park: residents generate ideas for West End Seth Johnson Aug 14, 2024Alachua County purchased property in May.
Elections Meet the candidates: Alachua County Commission District 1 Seth Johnson Aug 14, 2024Incumbent Mary Alford faces Liz Doebler, DeJeon Cain.
Government + Politics Alachua County questions code effectiveness as it buys 35-unit inn Seth Johnson Aug 13, 2024Repairs worth $4 million might add to $2 million purchase price.
Government + Politics Cornell elected to Florida Association of Counties Board of Directors Staff Reports Aug 13, 2024Alachua County commissioner to oversee association’s policy efforts, initiatives.
Government + Politics Newberry receives $350,000 grant for historic power plant Glory Reitz Aug 12, 2024City to issue RFP for small business partner.
Elections Meet the Candidates: Florida House District 22 Seth Johnson Aug 12, 2024Clemons terms out, four candidates step up.
Government + Politics Gainesville places first home on market through land trust program Seth Johnson Aug 9, 2024Home is first of 10 slated for development.
Government + Politics Gainesville pauses residential garbage fee increase Seth Johnson Aug 8, 2024Proposed increase, finance options will return at future meeting.
Government + Politics Alachua County seeks better tree protections, no herbicide at West End Seth Johnson Aug 8, 2024Site being renovated for upcoming World Masters Athletics Championship in March.
News GRU Authority confirms CEO contract, consults attorney general on referendum Seth Johnson Aug 7, 2024Utility saw ‘unheard of’ $79M in principal debt reduction.
Elections Meet the Candidates: Congressional District 3 GOP primary J.C. Derrick Aug 7, 2024Two candidates vying for Republican nomination.
Government + Politics City of Alachua launches project to provide internet in neighborhood parks Staff Reports Aug 5, 2024City plans to expand service in future years.
Elections Early voting in Alachua County starts Tuesday Staff Reports Aug 5, 2024Primary election early voting scheduled through Aug. 17.
Business Derrick: Pushing back on misinformation J.C. Derrick Aug 5, 2024Open access to fact-based news is more important than ever.
Local News Alachua County issues evacuation order, opens shelters Glory Reitz Aug 4, 2024Schools, government buildings close Monday.
Local News Alachua County declares state of emergency, offers sandbags J.C. Derrick Aug 3, 2024Multiple sandbag locations operating all day Saturday.
Featured Gainesville to plan for future flooding at public meeting Lillian Hamman Aug 2, 2024Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Plan meeting open to public on Aug. 8.
Government + Politics Gainesville parking revamp begins with more paid spaces Seth Johnson Aug 2, 2024August declared an introductory period.
Government + Politics Gainesville funds police raises, covers part of Hippodrome shortfall Seth Johnson Aug 1, 2024City also amends public nuisance ordinances.