After standing down the first launch attempt on Monday due to a variety of issues, NASA says they are ready to try another launch attempt on Saturday. “There’s no guarantee we’ll get off on the third (of September) but we’re going to show up. We’re going to try. And, we’re …
Read More »Florida Association of Counties names Alachua County Commissioner Ken Cornell to four committees
Alachua County Commissioner Ken Cornell has been tapped by the Florida Association of Counties to serve on four policy committees, including its Presidents Select Committee on Broadband as well as the Federal Affairs, Water, and Health and Safety committees.
Read More »The Gainesville mayoral race heads to a runoff after a 9-person primary
Harvey Ward and Ed Bielarski are headed to a runoff in the November general election after emerging as the two top candidates for Gainesville mayor in Tuesday's primary.
Read More »These are the new members of the Alachua County School Board
Four races were on the ballot Tuesday, and only one of two incumbents' candidacies survived a challenge to their seats.
Read More »Marihelen Wheeler fends off primary challenge from Charlie Jackson for county commission seat
Incumbent County Commission Chair Marihelen Wheeler defeated fellow Democrat Charlie Jackson in Tuesday's primary to advance to the November election.
Read More »Here’s who won Florida’s primaries for governor, agriculture commissioner and attorney general
Republican Ron DeSantis now knows who he will face in the November general election, as do the U.S. House Florida 3rd District Democrat and Republican.
Read More »State and federal results: Kat Cammack and Danielle Hawk win Florida’s 3rd Congressional District primaries
State Representative – District 22 Two Democrats filed to run against Republican incumbent Chuck Clemons. The race was too close to call as of 10:30 p.m. Tuesday. Democrats Name Votes Percentage Contributions Expenses Olysha Magruder 8,234 48.37% $50,417.83 $47,249.96 Brandon Peters 8,790 51.63% $114,940.62 $89,152.03 Clemons easily handled a primary …
Read More »Alachua County School Board elections: Tina Certain works to fend off District 1 challenge from Daniel Fisher
Early voting began Saturday and runs through Aug. 20, with election day polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Aug. 23.
Read More »Alachua County School Board elections: District 5 features pair of competing educators
With District 5 board member Rob Hyatt announcing that he won’t run for the seat he's held since 2014, that district is guaranteed to have a new member elected later this month in either Kay Abbitt or Prescott Cowles.
Read More »Alachua County School Board elections: Opposing District 3 race candidates raise nearly $90,000 combined
Holt has raised over $34,000 and spent about $29,000, according to campaign finance reports. Rockwell has outpaced him, raising $54,000 and spending $30,000.
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