Government + Politics Meet the Candidates: 8th Judicial Circuit State Attorney Glory Reitz Oct 10, 2024Incumbent Brian Kramer will face Yvens Pierre-Antoine for office.
Government + Politics Revisited: GRU preps wastewater response to storms Seth Johnson Oct 9, 2024Millions of extra gallons challenge system during storms.
Government + Politics Alachua County OKs homeless outreach Seth Johnson Oct 9, 2024BOCC also hears update on $133M construction, approves temporary use permit.
News Judge denies injunction, calls single-member district vote “unlawful” Seth Johnson Oct 8, 202410th Circuit Court says county did not follow proper process.
Government + Politics Gainesville officially combines all single-family zoning, allows smaller lot sizes Seth Johnson Oct 3, 2024Zoning issue reaches end after years of discussion.
Government + Politics Newberry government, citizen clash over charter conversion comments Glory Reitz Oct 3, 2024City sends charter school conversion opponent a cease-and-desist letter.
Elections Alachua County voters to decide on 6 state, several local ballot initiatives Seth Johnson Oct 2, 2024Two local ballot initiatives under review by courts.
Government + Politics Newberry workshops comprehensive plan updates Glory Reitz Oct 2, 2024Planners still taking input before finalizing plan.
Government + Politics Alachua County alarmed over Mill Creek Development plans, seeks to intervene Seth Johnson Oct 1, 2024Development already passed preliminary vote by city of Alachua.
Elections Supervisor of Elections announces new polling places Glory Reitz Oct 1, 2024List includes 13 new locations since 2022 General Election.
Government + Politics Gainesville finishes budget season, sets final millage for 2025 Seth Johnson Sep 30, 2024City’s general fund reduced by $1.1 million.
Elections Meet the Candidates 2024: State Senate District 9 Seth Johnson Sep 30, 2024State representative runs against UF doctor.
Government + Politics Alachua County OKs preliminary review for 87-acre development near I-75 Seth Johnson Sep 26, 2024Development could have up to 639 units plus commercial space.
Government + Politics Library district approves budget, 1.0 millage Glory Reitz Sep 26, 2024Millage rate lower than it has been in eight years.
Government + Politics Alachua County passes new millage rate, amends development code Seth Johnson Sep 25, 2024West End to move forward as larger community park.
Government + Politics State Sen. Keith Perry joins emergency petition against Alachua County referendum Seth Johnson Sep 24, 2024Referendum deals with at-large versus single-member districts.
Government + Politics Emergency motion filed against Gainesville’s November election ballot Seth Johnson Sep 24, 2024GRU Authority looks to expedite lawsuit review.
Government + Politics Newberry finalizes budget, millage Glory Reitz Sep 24, 2024City also approves loan application for elevated water storage tank.
Government + Politics Hawthorne to host sustainability summit with four Alachua County mayors Staff Reports Sep 23, 2024Free event happens Saturday, Sept. 28.
News Alachua County issues lien, daily $500 fine against Meadowbrook Golf Couse Seth Johnson Sep 20, 2024Property out of compliance with codes for second time.
Government + Politics Gainesville finalizes previous version of inclusionary zoning policy in 5-2 vote Seth Johnson Sep 19, 2024Commission also OKs redevelopment adjacent to Oaks Mall.
Elections Supervisor of Elections to mark National Voter Registration Day Staff Reports Sep 16, 2024Voter registration deadline is Oct. 7.
Local News Curry taps Moya as permanent Gainesville Police Department chief Seth Johnson Sep 13, 2024Moya has served as interim since March.
Government + Politics Gainesville approves flat millage rate with lower general fund for next year Seth Johnson Sep 12, 2024Budget shrunk year over year for first time in quarter century.