News AC Sheriff Clovis Watson Jr. announces retirement C.J. Gish Aug 1, 2023Letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis states Oct. 1 will be final day.
Local News BOCC ends rental permit program prior to start Seth Johnson Aug 1, 2023New state law blocks local program.
Local News GNV to repeal rental inspection program Camille Broadway Jul 27, 2023New state law invalidates city program that ensured rental units met health and safety standards.
Local News Gainesville sets up process for GRU control switch Camille Broadway Jul 27, 2023Commission directs staff to review ordinances, create plans while continuing legal challenge.
Government + Politics Citizens question carbon reduction priority Glory Reitz Jul 27, 2023GRU’s Integrated Resource Plan meeting presented with four future scenarios.
Government + Politics Gainesville asks court to stop GRU changes Camille Broadway Jul 25, 2023 City files lawsuit to oppose switch in GRU governance to five-person independent board
Government + Politics Newberry OKs second first reading of impact fees Glory Reitz Jul 25, 2023City to offer incentives to commercial developers that bring economic development.
News Waldo citizens review proposed road changes Glory Reitz Jul 21, 2023Community input centered around speeding, congestion and pedestrian safety.
Government + Politics GNV set to raise taxes 29% over rollback rate Seth Johnson Jul 20, 2023Increase comes as city faced budget deficit.
Government + Politics GRU to hold meeting on electric needs Seth Johnson Jul 20, 2023Input meetings will continue into 2024.
Government + Politics Gainesville considers inclusionary zoning Seth Johnson Jul 19, 2023Inclusionary zoning aims to increase affordable rental units.
News Núñez highlights Florida’s Alzheimer’s fight Glory Reitz Jul 19, 2023Ocala press conference speakers reinforced priority of Alzheimer’s care in Florida.
Government + Politics State roof, home repair funds now available Staff Reports Jul 19, 2023Non-Gainesville Alachua County low-income residents are eligible to apply.
Local News GNV airport gets $6.3 million in federal funds Seth Johnson Jul 18, 2023Funding to cover new firefighting vehicle, improvements.
Government + Politics League of Women Voters honors Barton J.C. Derrick Jul 18, 2023Recognition part of statewide effort.
News FDOT to consider $23 million change to Waldo Road Seth Johnson Jul 18, 2023Change would impact driving in city of Waldo.
News Alachua County Forever purchases 348 acres Staff Reports Jul 17, 2023Protects over three-quarters of a mile on Lochloosa Slough waterway.
Government + Politics High Springs to review options for Priest Theatre Seth Johnson Jul 13, 2023State provides $1 million to use.
Government + Politics Cultural tourism grant opens for Alachua County Seth Johnson Jul 13, 2023Applications due in October.
Government + Politics Alachua County OKs Gainesville wetland payment Seth Johnson Jul 13, 2023Payment covers development impacts on Hawthorne Road.
Government + Politics BOCC approves $3.8 million conservation easement Seth Johnson Jul 12, 2023632-acre property contains Bad Dog Branch.
News Bielarski releases book on GRU, state takeover Seth Johnson Jul 12, 2023“The City That Lost Control” runs from the biomass contract to Florida’s GRU bill.
Government + Politics Community tackles sports needs at workshop Glory Reitz Jul 11, 2023After being asked to “dream big,” many discussed existing concerns.
Government + Politics BOCC pauses meat processing plant until August Seth Johnson Jul 11, 2023County Commission requests another meeting with Newberry.