County Commission discusses giving rights to ecosystems
The Alachua County Commission is discussing giving legal rights to natural resources and ecosystems, although staff said the Comprehensive Plan already provides the desired protections...
Former City Auditor files complaint with GPD
We have obtained a copy of the complaint that Carlos Holt, Former Gainesville City Auditor, filed against various members of Gainesville city government on June...
Mayor Poe shuts down discussion of budget cuts
The Gainesville City Commission discussed proposed budget cuts of $1.5 million on June 20 but decided against any cuts after Mayor Lauren Poe argued that...
Commissioner Warren wants to get rid of your Prime deliveries
During late-night commissioner comment on June 20, 7.5 hours into the video of the meeting, Commissioner Helen Warren said that she wants to talk about...
Broadband discussion highlights risks and benefits
Jennifer Cabrera watched the GRU Broadband presentation so you don't have to--but you should definitely read the arguments that were made for and against the...
Ultimate Equity
The Gainesville City Commission is out of control, making a mockery of local government and racing to implement policies that failed 10 or 20 years...
Hutchinson proposes new one-cent sales tax
Alachua County Commissioner Robert “Hutch” Hutchinson has sent an email to Gainesville City Commissioners, proposing a 20-year one-cent sales tax referendum, to begin in 2025....
Telegram from the neck cushion of Mayor Lauren Poe
[Satire] It has been conveyed to me that there is a modicum of dissent among the people of Gainesville who work in the community to...
Gainesville Sun is PR for city commission
The local paper continues to prove it's a PR firm for the Gainesville City Commission. A column on June 12th defended the city's decision to...
Court again orders Christopher Chestnut’s arrest
A judge in Martin County has issued a Renewed Writ of Bodily Attachment, ordering that Attorney Christopher Chestnut be arrested if he enters Florida....