NewsCitizen’s threat of suit shines light on redacted public records in Alachua Lillian Hamman Aug 4, 202519 commentsCity takes four months to release full record.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs voters to determine Sunday alcohol policy Lillian Hamman Aug 1, 20250 commentsCommission approves second reading of Nov. 4 ballot.
Government + Politics‘This mistake was mine alone’: Rockwell again apologizes for Hulk Hogan comments Nick Anschultz Aug 1, 20256 commentsSchool board approves tentative millage, budget.
Government + PoliticsGainesville groups gather to rebuke DeSantis audit, property tax plans Seth Johnson Jul 31, 202524 commentsTwo-day state audit already underway.
Government + PoliticsArcher sets preliminary millage rate with tax increase likely Lillian Hamman Jul 31, 20250 commentsFiscal audit to begin Aug. 12.
Government + PoliticsNewberry proposes 6.0623 millage for 2025-26 fiscal year Lillian Hamman Jul 30, 20250 commentsCommission approves $2.2 million loan to Newberry Community School.
EducationFlorida’s back-to-school sales tax holiday begins Friday Nick Anschultz Jul 30, 20250 commentsMonthlong holiday will continue through Aug. 31
Government + Politics“We’re looking like liars”: vote to investigate Alachua resignations fails, again Lillian Hamman Jul 29, 20257 commentsProposed 2025-26 millage set to 6.2500.
Government + PoliticsGainesville’s MTPO is changing: what is it and how does it direct millions of dollars? Seth Johnson Jul 25, 20253 commentsGrowing population places board in new classification.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis to ready Florida with AI policy rollout, calls out flaws Seth Johnson Jul 24, 20252 commentsGovernor said future legislation may be needed.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs approves $90K land development code rewrite Lillian Hamman Jul 23, 20251 commentCity Commission sets 2025-26 potential tentative maximum millage rate to 6.99.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis initiates Gainesville audit to set up property tax reform in 2026 Seth Johnson Jul 22, 202515 commentsBroward County also under state audit.
Government + PoliticsGainesville cuts ribbon on infrastructure for future Eastside development Seth Johnson Jul 18, 20253 commentsRTS transfer station planned for 2026.
Government + PoliticsGainesville approves business tax increase, 14-story apartment complex Seth Johnson Jul 18, 20252 commentsCommission also sets cap on millage rate.
Government + PoliticsArcher delays 2025-26 millage rate vote, talks wastewater Lillian Hamman Jul 16, 20250 commentsNew special meeting for July 29.
Government + PoliticsGainesville, Bright Community Trust begin building on second batch of vacant lots Seth Johnson Jul 16, 20254 commentsFirst phase of four lots already sold.
Government + PoliticsNewberry passes preliminary fire assessment rate of $419 Lillian Hamman Jul 15, 20251 commentCity designates July as Park and Recreation Month.
Government + PoliticsFlorida legislation to impact Gainesville airport, increase administration burden Seth Johnson Jul 14, 20254 commentsIncluded in the thousands of pages of bills that passed the Florida Legislature, several pieces of “oddball” legislation safely landed on Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk concerning […]
Local NewsFlorida motorsport park sues Keystone Heights Airport after federal code breaches Seth Johnson Jul 10, 20254 commentsNeither side wants to pay for track reconfiguration.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County commissioners appointed to Florida Association of Counties positions Staff Reports Jul 10, 20250 commentsKen Cornell re-appointed to chair of Community & Urban Affairs Policy Committee.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County to assume control of sports and event center this fall Seth Johnson Jul 8, 20259 commentsCommission questions budget, parking plans.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County refutes economic impact, responsibilities for Champions Park Lillian Hamman Jul 7, 20255 commentsNewberry and county partnership for facility to expire in September.
EducationFlorida enacts several key education laws starting this school year Nick Anschultz Jul 3, 202511 commentsCellphone bans and charter schools highlight new laws.
EducationEducation highlights $117.4 billion state budget Nick Anschultz Jul 2, 20250 commentsInvestment includes historic $15.9 billion in funds for K-12 public school system