Government + Politics DeSantis appoints 3 to GNV-Alachua County Regional Airport Authority Staff Reports May 23, 2024New board members include one Newberry, two Gainesville residents.
Government + Politics New GRU Authority sets first meeting Thursday J.C. Derrick May 21, 2024Agenda includes swearing in and election of officers.
Government + Politics DeSantis appoints 5 new GRU Authority members following resignations Seth Johnson May 16, 2024New authority includes two former members.
Government + Politics DeSantis visits UF, touts Florida’s response to campus protests Seth Johnson May 8, 2024Florida opens door for more transfer students.
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 Gainesville City Commission OKs ballot language draft Seth Johnson Apr 18, 2024Two votes scheduled for May.
News DeSantis appoints judge to Alachua County Court Staff Reports Apr 18, 2024Jonathan Ramsey to fill recent vacancy created by retirement of Judge Walter Green
Government + Politics GRU Authority finalizes vote on net metering amid pushback Seth Johnson Apr 17, 2024Authority OKs new metering opt out.
Government + Politics GRU plans rate change for rooftop solar payments Seth Johnson Apr 16, 2024Utilities push away from net metering at full retail rate.
Education Alachua County Education Association pushes membership Glory Reitz Apr 10, 2024Union still lacking education support professionals.
News Trial date set for racial discrimination lawsuit against former Sheriff Watson C.J. Gish Apr 8, 2024Deputy claims he was passed over for promotion due to race.
News Perry talks music education, squatters after final legislative session Seth Johnson Apr 3, 2024Local lawmaker served 14 years in Tallahassee.
Government + Politics Hinson reviews session, explains vote on homeless bill Seth Johnson Mar 28, 2024State representative surprised by UF's abrupt DEI actions.
News New Florida law meant to protect minors from social media ills Travis K. Kircher | World News Group Mar 26, 2024Law to go in effect on Jan. 1, 2025.
Government + Politics Gainesville commission plans to put GRU Authority on upcoming ballot Seth Johnson Mar 21, 2024Commission needs two supermajority votes to continue.
Elections Presidential preference primary election slated for Tuesday Staff Reports Mar 18, 2024Alachua County voters need to be aware of 11 new precinct locations.
Government + Politics DeSantis to reappoint GRU Authority after lawsuit, 4 resignations Seth Johnson Mar 15, 2024Application process open until April 15.
Government + Politics Update: Florida Legislature set to approve $38M for UF land acquisition Seth Johnson Mar 7, 2024Land proposed for UF golf course.
News More than $66M awarded to Hurricane Idalia-impacted communities Staff Reports Mar 7, 2024Governor Ron DeSantis announces awards in Live Oak.
Education University of Florida eliminates DEI jobs Silas Morgan | Fresh Take Florida Mar 1, 2024Move comes in response to state law signed last year.
Government + Politics DeSantis presents $5.3 million in awards, speaks in Cedar Key Seth Johnson Feb 23, 2024Funds aimed at infrastructure hardening after Hurricane Idalia.
Education Bradford County School District receives $4M to expand SF nursing program Staff Reports Feb 20, 2024Funds awarded through federally supported Multipurpose Community Facilities Program.
News GRU Authority votes to increase charges to Gainesville Seth Johnson Feb 8, 2024Cost changes voted for next fiscal year.
Education Metcalfe, Rawlings to switch to year-round school Glory Reitz Feb 2, 2024ACPS one of three districts selected for four-year state pilot program.