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Plavac: Vote for experience in District 1 School Board race
10+ hour, 18+ min ago (267+ words) Letter to the editor In seven weeks, everyone will be going to the polls for the general election to cast their ballot for a variety of offices in our state, ranging from state to local elections. We all have a…...
Governor DeSantis celebrates Florida???s History of Communism standards
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (433+ words) With the implementation of the History of Communism standards, Florida continues to set the national benchmark for civic and historical education, ensuring students gain a comprehensive understanding of the consequences of communist ideology, including the erosion of individual rights, concentration…...
Alachua County Commission passes FY2027 budget on first reading, discusses reducing jail population
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (446+ words) GAINESVILLE, Fla. – At the September 8 meeting, the Alachua County Commission established their property tax rates and assessments for FY2027 and adopted a tentative budget; they also discussed reducing the jail population during Member Comment. 90-day extension for animal shelter property negotiationsDuring…...
Alachua County Commission discusses homelessness, conveys 13 acres to Hutchinson Foundation for Legacy project
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (827+ words) A second article will cover the rest of the meeting and the budget. Purchase of condominium in the Chamber of Commerce buildingAs part of their unanimous approval of the consent agenda, Commissioners approved the purchase of a 7,284-square-foot office condominium…...
Labor Day message from Mayor Ward
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (182+ words) Press release from the City of Gainesville GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward released the following message today: This Labor Day, please join me in honoring the neighbors who make our city run. These are the folks who give us…...
September 8 Alachua County Commission Regular Meeting
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (75+ words) Press release from Alachua County GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Alachua County Commission will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. The meeting begins at 11:30 a.m. in the Jack Durrance Auditorium on the second floor of the Alachua County Administration Building (12 SE…...
Upcoming meetings for the City of Gainesville
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (125+ words) Alachua Chronicle GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Meeting notices for the City of Gainesville, including agendas and details on how to watch or attend, can be found here. IMPORTANT - email address verification is now required! All email addresses will now be verified, and…...
Governor DeSantis appoints four to the Children's Trust of Alachua County
1+ week, 9+ hour ago (190+ words) Governor DeSantis appoints four to the Children’s Trust of Alachua County Alachua Chronicle Press release from the Office of Governor Ron DeSantis TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Robert Page and Lisa Denning Tate and the reappointment…...
City of Gainesville invites residents to 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
1+ week, 2+ day ago (202+ words) Press release from the City of Gainesville GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The City of Gainesville is observing the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks with a ceremony in remembrance of those who lost their lives as a result of the acts of terror…...
"I want to see a Black governor of Florida in my lifetime": Prominent local Democrat endorses Republican Byron Donalds
1+ week, 2+ day ago (286+ words) GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Gainesville City Commissioner Cynthia Chestnut, a Democrat, has endorsed Republican Byron Donalds for Florida Governor. Donalds wrote, “Proud to have the endorsement of Cynthia Moore Chestnut, a longtime public servant who has represented her community at the city,…...