Education Alachua County School Board OKs fund balance restoration plan Glory Reitz Apr 2, 2025District’s budgeted expenditures exceed estimated revenue by $33 million.
Government + Politics Alachua County talks budget season, resource centers Seth Johnson Apr 1, 2025Burden for fire assessment may shift.
Government + Politics Gainesville kicks off 2025 budget season Seth Johnson Mar 27, 2025Six audits return no findings.
Education Newberry Community School budget plans for increased enrollment Glory Reitz Dec 5, 2024Newberry Elementary School currently has 656 students.
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 Newberry finalizes budget, millage Glory Reitz Sep 24, 2024City also approves loan application for elevated water storage tank.
Government + Politics Newberry commission drops to 5.9 millage rate, same as last year Glory Reitz Sep 11, 2024City Commission changes mind on previous 6.0 millage rate.
Government + Politics City of Alachua lays out budget priorities Glory Reitz Sep 9, 2024Infrastructure, public safety and recreation take top places.
Education School board approves tentative budget, millage rates Glory Reitz Aug 1, 2024Proposed budget set at $597 million.
Government + Politics Alachua County sets tentative tax rates and assessments Glory Reitz Jul 10, 2024General county tax rate drops again while fire services and law enforcement rates stay the same
Government + Politics City of Alachua proceeds on schedule with budget Glory Reitz Jun 24, 2024City’s 2024 budget accounts for over $66 million.
News Children’s Trust approves unallocated funds, tentative budget Glory Reitz Jun 20, 2024$1.6 million left from last year being allocated for three goals.
News Gainesville finalizes ballot question, reviews in-house IT options Seth Johnson Jun 18, 2024Gainesville staff also voices their perspective on utility revenues.
Government + Politics Gainesville to pass final vote for referendum, review budget on Tuesday Seth Johnson Jun 17, 2024General government disagrees with Gainesville Regional Utility’s revenue calculation.
Government + Politics Ward: stability needed for GRU, budget numbers Seth Johnson Jun 14, 2024GRU Authority approved motion to further cut its general services contribution on Wednesday.
News DeSantis vetoes $14.8M in Alachua County funds, OKs $38M land purchase for UF Seth Johnson Jun 13, 2024High Springs police, Newberry wastewater, Gainesville HazMat all axed.
Education 5 financial tips for college graduates StatePoint Media May 27, 2024Strategies for young adults managing finances independently.
Government + Politics Alachua County hears initial budgets by constitutional officers Seth Johnson May 8, 2024County manager to present proposed budget in July.
Government + Politics Gainesville enters budget season dependent on DeSantis appointments Seth Johnson May 7, 2024Staff presented two proposed budgets that hinge on utility funding.
Government + Politics Ward: Gainesville kept the ship sailing in 2023 Seth Johnson Feb 13, 2024Mayor highlights progress despite legislative, fiscal challenges.
Government + Politics Curry recommends first actions to cover $1.4 million shortfall Seth Johnson Feb 6, 2024Finance Committee approves reassigned funds.
Government + Politics Gainesville commission approves $15K cut to manager’s salary Seth Johnson Oct 20, 2023Item was pulled from consent for discussion.
Government + Politics Newberry approves $43 million budget Glory Reitz Sep 26, 2023Commission votes in program to give largest raises to lowest-paid employees.
Featured Alachua County to vote on $751M budget, pulling public notices Seth Johnson Sep 25, 2023County also considering buying land near Watermelon Pond.