Government + Politics Newberry approves first reading of solar regulations update Glory Reitz Feb 27, 2024City also approves future land use, zoning for industrial business park next to NC Ranch development.
Government + Politics Newberry recovers from holding pond sinkhole Glory Reitz Feb 27, 2024Surrounding wells test results did not raise concerns.
Government + Politics Gainesville police chief resigns under pressure Seth Johnson Feb 26, 2024Scott to leave police department in March.
Education Newberry Education First answers questions in town hall meeting Glory Reitz Feb 24, 2024Three more meetings to come.
Government + Politics DeSantis presents $5.3 million in awards, speaks in Cedar Key Seth Johnson Feb 23, 2024Funds aimed at infrastructure hardening after Hurricane Idalia.
Government + Politics Gainesville OKs plan to create 30 more homeless shelter beds Seth Johnson Feb 22, 2024Commission also moves forward with sale of old fire station.
Government + Politics GRU Authority asks Florida attorney general for legal opinion Seth Johnson Feb 21, 2024Authority preps for joint meeting with Gainesville commission.
Government + Politics Newberry school families, teachers to vote on charter option Glory Reitz Feb 20, 2024Newberry Education First parents spearhead “crusade” for better schools.
Government + Politics Newberry cancels election for unopposed incumbents Glory Reitz Feb 16, 2024Last year’s election was canceled for same reason.
Government + Politics Gainesville aims to fix evaluations flaws: ‘Process broke down’ Seth Johnson Feb 16, 2024Attorney, manager bristle at late evaluation.
News Gainesville redirects funds to deal with downtown homelessness Seth Johnson Feb 15, 2024Commissioners authorized $850,000 for homelessness, gun violence.
Government + Politics Alachua County delegation bills advance, stall as session winds down Seth Johnson Feb 14, 2024One request impacts 2,658 acres in Alachua County.
Government + Politics Marlowe: Newberry will continue focus on balance, children Seth Johnson Feb 14, 2024State of City address held on Tuesday.
Government + Politics Ward: Gainesville kept the ship sailing in 2023 Seth Johnson Feb 13, 2024Mayor highlights progress despite legislative, fiscal challenges.
Government + Politics Newberry approves stormwater assessment study Glory Reitz Feb 13, 2024Commission also approves historical association, new solid waste rates.
Government + Politics Two candidates qualify for High Springs special election Seth Johnson Feb 8, 2024Election scheduled for March 26.
News GRU Authority votes to increase charges to Gainesville Seth Johnson Feb 8, 2024Cost changes voted for next fiscal year.
Government + Politics Levy County approves controversial sand mine exception Glory Reitz Feb 7, 2024No public comment taken at continuation of quasi-judicial hearing.
Government + Politics Curry recommends first actions to cover $1.4 million shortfall Seth Johnson Feb 6, 2024Finance Committee approves reassigned funds.
Government + Politics GRU Authority to discuss power generation, service contracts Seth Johnson Feb 6, 2024Wednesday meeting to be held at GRU Administrative Building.
Government + Politics Gainesville reviews 2023 crime stats, updated on legislative session Seth Johnson Feb 1, 2024Commission also votes on codifying charter officer evaluations.
Government + Politics Newberry receives award for power restoration and mutual aid Staff Reports Jan 29, 2024Line workers, equipment, other staff included in Newberry’s contribution.
Government + Politics High Springs votes on manager candidates, Bridlewood development Seth Johnson Jan 25, 2024Special election confirmed for March 26.
News Library governing board dissolves workplace climate committee Glory Reitz Jan 25, 2024Three-part motion asks for union to work with library employees to address workplace improvements.