Gainesville City Commission special election to be held on Nov. 16
(09/03/21 2:39pm)
All eligible Gainesville voters can cast their ballots for Commissioner Gail Johnson’s replacement this November.
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Students can begin registering with parties to run for a Senate seat
(09/03/21 12:15pm)
Students interested in running for a Senate seat have the option of six parties to affiliate with.
COVID-19 Update: UF reports 145 total positive tests this week, Shands still accepting patients from struggling hospitals
(09/01/21 4:00pm)
After a week of record-breaking COVID-19 children hospitalizations followed by a slight decrease over the weekend, UF Health Shands Hospital expects to see a continued fluctuation of patients.
Want an extra $50? Get vaccinated in Alachua County
(09/01/21 4:05pm)
Alachua County commissioners are trying a new tactic to bolster vaccination rates. After a unanimous vote Aug. 24, everyone who receives two vaccinations in September will now be $50 richer.
Alachua County Public Schools loses board member salaries despite state ruling
(09/01/21 4:06pm)
Even though a state judge upheld the legality of Alachua County Public Schools’ mask mandate last week, the Florida Department of Education kept its promise and is withholding school board members’ salaries this month.
Gainesville residents react to City Commissioner Gail Johnson’s resignation
(08/30/21 1:00pm)
Lacy Gifford, 38, voted for Commissioner Gail Johnson because of her commitment to East Gainesville, Porters Quarters and Seminary Lane. But with Johnson’s voice gone, the East Gainesville resident is uneasy about not having a voice for historically Black neighborhoods on the commission.
City Commission special election could be set for early November, Alachua County extends mask mandate
(08/27/21 1:12pm)
The Gainesville City Commission met Aug. 26 to discuss the enforcement of Alachua County’s newly-renewed seven-day mask mandate and to plan a special election following Commissioner Gail Johnson’s resignation.
Gainesville City Commissioner Gail Johnson resigns
(08/23/21 9:10pm)
City of Gainesville Commissioner Gail Johnson announced her resignation during a city commission meeting Monday.
Here’s what to know about Alachua County’s seven-day mask mandate
(08/23/21 2:02pm)
Alachua County residents and visitors now need to wear a mask in public indoor areas for the next week following a vote from the Alachua County Commission. But the mandate doesn’t include UF buildings and facilities.
A guide to the Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area
(08/23/21 1:00pm)
Just miles from a swamp of orange and blue sits a rich history of Black neighborhoods.
Alachua County Public Schools to defy state ultimatum to make masking optional
(08/20/21 10:29pm)
Alachua County Public Schools plans to require masks despite risking cuts to school board members’ salaries, according to school board officials.
UF students’ return to Gainesville could lead to rise in COVID-19 cases, local officials say
(08/18/21 2:02pm)
Filled with hope to see campus return to pre-pandemic reality, UF students lined up outside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium eager to get vaccinated last Spring.
City Commission mandates COVID-19 vaccines for city employees
(08/14/21 8:04pm)
City of Gainesville employees now face an ultimatum: get vaccinated, or lose their jobs.
Gainesville’s City Commission to lead on a lawsuit against “anti-riot law”
(08/06/21 4:53pm)
Gainesville’s City Commission approved a motion to lead a lawsuit opposing Gov. DeSantis’ controversial HB 1 law, known as the “anti-riot law,” Thursday night.
Q&A with a Gainesville City Commissioner about the city’s potential lawsuit against Florida’s anti-protest bill
(08/02/21 9:26am)
HB 1 is an anti-protest bill signed into law in Florida last month that sparked backlash from local governments and community leaders. The bill was proposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in response to the Black Lives Matter protests over the summer of 2020. The purpose of the bill is to “combat rioting,” however, its broad definition criminalizes protesters as well. If a group of 25 people are protesting and one person commits a violent act, the police could arrest the entire group and charge them with a third degree felony of “committing a riot” for that one individual’s action.
Dr. Leon Haley Jr., CEO of UF Health Jacksonville, dies in a watercraft accident
(07/26/21 2:56pm)
Dr. Leon Haley Jr., the CEO of UF Health Jacksonville and dean of UF College of Medicine - Jacksonville, died in an accident Saturday in South Florida.
Staff applications are now open! Join our Fall team
(07/26/21 3:06am)
Are you interested in growing your career in media and communications? Are you ready to join a network of alumni at organizations like the New York Times, Washington Post, Axios and Wall Street Journal? The Independent Florida Alligator is looking for its next team of reporters, editors, photographers and more for the Fall semester.
Open container ordinance upheld after spirited debate
(07/21/21 4:10pm)
Gainesville is one step closer to permanently allowing the consumption of alcohol in public.
Gainesville’s city hall evacuated due to chemical leak
(07/19/21 11:30am)
Gainesville’s city hall was evacuated before the regular city commission meeting July 15 after chemical fumes leaked into its ventilation system.
Gainesville residents can expect a spike in parking fees and annual permit rates
(07/14/21 4:34pm)
After emerging from about two weeks of recess, the Gainesville City Commission met July 12 for a special city commission meeting where Malisa McCreedy, the city’s director of transportation and mobility, gave a presentation on proposed changes to parking zones and rates.
