News DeSantis visits Chiefland, awards $1.6 million Seth Johnson Sep 8, 2023Governor hands out 9 checks for Idalia recovery.
Government + Politics DeSantis signs bill changing GRU control Seth Johnson Jun 28, 2023New authority board set to start Oct. 1.
Government + Politics Governor’s veto slashes meat processing funding Camille Broadway Jun 16, 2023County Commissioner Ken Cornell urges colleagues to use veto as an “off-ramp” on Newberry project.
News Alachua County Sports & Events Center ceremony draws crowd C.J. Gish Jun 10, 2023New facility designed to draw out-of-town events.
Local News AC Sports & Events Center to host open house Staff Reports Jun 7, 2023Ribbon cutting with open house slated.
Education DeSantis signs Perry’s music education bill Seth Johnson May 30, 2023Bill follows years-long UF study.
Government + Politics State funds headed to Alachua County, North Florida Seth Johnson May 19, 2023Appropriations awaiting governor approval.
Government + Politics DeSantis signs Rex and Brody Act into law Seth Johnson May 12, 2023Law blocks access to certain autopsy reports
News Rex and Brody Act unanimously passes Legislature Seth Johnson Apr 28, 2023Bill awaits governor’s signature.
Government + Politics Florida House passes GRU bill with debate Seth Johnson Apr 27, 2023Both parties talk of hostile takeovers.
Local News City readies lobbyists, counsel against GRU bill Seth Johnson Mar 23, 2023Commission pushes for legislative amendments.
News Final state committee approves Rex and Brody Act Seth Johnson Mar 22, 2023Bill named in memory of two Alachua County boys.
News Local legislators back bill to alter GRU control Seth Johnson Mar 17, 2023Friday vote allows bill to continue to Florida House.
News GNV groups speak against proposed local bill Seth Johnson Mar 16, 2023Legislators will discuss bill on Friday.
News Proposed bill could change GRU governance Seth Johnson Mar 15, 2023Alachua County delegation to meet Friday.
Government + Politics Perry files bill to create local magnet school Faith Callens Mar 13, 2023Alachua County school could open in fall 2024.
News Revamping Gainesville’s ‘Field of Dreams’ Seth Johnson, Ricky Quintana Mar 8, 2023Chestnut pushes for expanded sports, event center.
News Newberry, BOCC to discuss meat processing facility Camille Broadway Mar 7, 2023Interlocal agreement expected to be voted on in April.
News Panel warns GNV to make GRU changes Seth Johnson Feb 24, 2023Legislators grill mayor over debt during special meeting
News Perry pushes elementary music bill after UF study Seth Johnson Feb 20, 2023Bill provides funds for music classes.
News BOCC backs meat processing facility, local ranches Seth Johnson Feb 10, 2023Alachua County has dedicated $2.5 million.
News Governor proposes $479 million I-75 project Seth Johnson Feb 6, 2023Local senator calls project ‘temporary.’
Featured Local leaders ask Tallahassee for water, workers Seth Johnson Jan 10, 2023Alachua County delegation meeting convened Tuesday.
Elections Familiar faces retain state, U.S. House seats C.J. Gish, Taryn Ashby Nov 8, 2022Incumbents Cammack, Perry, Clemons and Hinson re-elected on Tuesday.