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A tax referendum on the November ballot allows Alachua County voters to decide whether to continue publicly funding arts and music programs in local schools.
Read More »Alachua County, Gainesville residents to vote on road surtax
With the Nov. 6 general election five days away, Gainesville and Alachua County residents will have to vote on a number local issues. One of the them includes a proposed surtax, which would fund an estimated $337 million in road improvements through a 3/4-cent sales tax.
Read More »District 21 race pits two Florida natives, Keith Perry and Andrew Morey
The District 21 state house race in Florida offers Republican incumbent Keith Perry and Democratic newcomer Andrew Morey. Both candidates have a Florida background and based their careers outside politics in Alachua County.
Read More »Candidates campaign for Florida senate seat in Republican-heavy district
Democrat Will Mazzota, a University of Florida student, and Republican Rob Bradley, a lawyer from Clay County are vying for the District 7 senate seat in the 2012 election. The majority of voters slated to vote in the Florida senate District 7 race are Republicans, but the candidates said they are both campaigning the best they can.
Read More »District 3 voters to choose between Calderwood and Hutchinson
Voters in District 3 have a choice between two experienced candidates.
Read More »Homicide suspect found in Alabama; victim identified
The man authorities believe is responsible for the death of a man found on West University Avenue is now in custody, according to Gainesville police. Police have also identified the victim of the fatal stabbing, which is said to have been the result of a disagreement over money.
Read More »Alachua sheriff race highlights opponent differences
Two candidates are squaring off in the Alachua County Sheriff's race. Both have different views for the sheriff's office but say their experience will help them do the job well.
Read More »Early voting begins Saturday for Alachua County
Alachua County voters looking to avoid long lines at the polls Nov. 6 have a chance to vote early Saturday until Nov. 3. Early voters must present both picture and signature identification in order to vote.
Read More »Bomb scare evacuates apartments, closes part of Depot Avenue
Police were investigating possible explosive materials found in a vacant apartment at Oxford Terrace II condominiums off of Depot Avenue Friday.
Read More »State representative’s campaign removes ad featuring Albert
A campaign removed its political ad from YouTube after the University Athletic Association disapproved the appearance of mascot Albert the alligator.
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