Government + Politics Alachua County leaders make requests for Florida legislative session Seth Johnson Jan 9, 2025Requests include aid with inflation, wastewater, general funding.
Government + Politics Johnson to propose new GRU bill for 2025 legislative session Seth Johnson Jan 7, 2025Bill to modify powers of GRU Authority.
Business Mainstreet’s 2024 Community Impact Report J.C. Derrick Dec 30, 2024Looking back on an eventful year in local news.
Government + Politics Alachua County representatives to meet at Santa Fe College Seth Johnson Dec 26, 2024Local officials, citizens to speak before 2025 session.
Government + Politics Hinson hopeful election buried Clemons ‘hatchet’ Lillian Hamman Nov 8, 2024Alachua County’s only representative blames gerrymandering for lopsided outcome.
Government + Politics From No to Yes: Long changes stance on single-member districts Seth Johnson Nov 1, 2024Rodney Long sees districts as chance for African Americans.
Local Living Parent Empowerment Network on tap for Saturday Staff Reports Oct 31, 2024Event at MLK Multipurpose Center will address misdiagnosed and undiagnosed learning issues for children.
Local News Impact of new homelessness law remains unclear Glory Reitz Oct 17, 2024Mayor Ward says he expects little effect to city’s homelessness response.
Local News Gainesville crosswalk to be dedicated in memory of Dylan Roberts Staff Reports Oct 1, 2024City officials, community leaders to gather for event on Wednesday.
Health Docs: State officials made short work of ‘dirty instruments’ probe at HCA’s North Florida Hospital Gary Nelson Aug 29, 2024Surgeon: Needed instruments still in short supply.
Government + Politics 18-month timeline of the struggle for Gainesville Regional Utilities Seth Johnson Jul 5, 2024Laws, ordinances and lawsuits wielded to control GRU.
Government + Politics Chestnut reflects on priorities heading into second term Seth Johnson Jun 21, 2024List includes economic development, homelessness.
Education ACPS calls for citizen input to rename district office Glory Reitz Jun 5, 2024Names to be based on location or deceased contributors to education.
Government + Politics Alachua County plans redo of 2022 single-member districts vote Seth Johnson Apr 9, 2024Commissioners approved starting a new ballot measure.
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 Clemons recaps final legislative session, makes endorsement Seth Johnson Mar 14, 2024Clemons sponsored two bills that passed this session.
Business Derrick: Mainstreet membership program exceeds expectations J.C. Derrick Mar 8, 2024Two member events scheduled this month.
Government + Politics Alachua County delegation bills advance, stall as session winds down Seth Johnson Feb 14, 2024One request impacts 2,658 acres in Alachua County.
Government + Politics Gainesville reviews 2023 crime stats, updated on legislative session Seth Johnson Feb 1, 2024Commission also votes on codifying charter officer evaluations.
Government + Politics Local reps prep for 2024 legislative session Seth Johnson Dec 29, 2023Less local legislation expected.
Government + Politics Gainesville renames portion of 8th Avenue in honor of Charles Chestnut III Seth Johnson Dec 8, 2023Road section passes historic Chestnut Funeral Home.
Government + Politics JLAC rule nullifies state investigation into Gainesville bond delay Seth Johnson Oct 23, 2023Lawmakers failed to pass motion despite 6-4 vote.
Local News GNV concludes gun summit, looks to future action Seth Johnson Aug 7, 2023Summit drew in hundreds over two days.