Dozens of New Voters Register Ahead Of Gainesville’s District 1 Runoff

April 18, 2018 Government and politics 0

Tyra Edwards claimed six percent of the votes in March, forcing a runoff between Goston (45 percent) and Simmons (49 percent).

Here Are 8 Of The Ballot Amendments Floridians Will Vote On In 2018

April 18, 2018 The Rundown 1

TALLAHASSEE — Florida voters will get a chance to decide in November whether 13 is a lucky or unlucky number. The state Constitution Revision Commission, which meets every 20 years, finished its work Monday night after approving eight proposed constitutional amendments for the Nov. 6 general-election ballot. Those eight proposals …

Term Limits For Florida School Board Members Might Appear On The 2018 Ballot

April 16, 2018 Education, Untold Florida: Your Neighborhood, Your Story 0

Members of Florida county school boards may soon find themselves faced with a two-term limit as a proposed constitutional amendment makes it’s way through the Florida Constitution Review Commission this week to be voted on for placement on the November ballot.

Here’s Who Won the 2018 Alachua, Archer, and Newberry City Elections

April 11, 2018 Government and politics 0

Despite Tuesday’s consistent rain, voters in Alachua, Archer and Newberry were undeterred by the stormy weather as they showed up to the polls for the city commission elections.

Gov. Rick Scott Aims To Unseat Florida’s Democratic Senator

April 9, 2018 Government and politics 0

Calling Washington "horribly dysfunctional," Florida Gov. Rick Scott is challenging U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson in an election that could be one of the most expensive and highly-watched races in the nation.

Gainesville Russian Community Members Reflect On 2018 Election And Reasons Why They Moved To Florida

April 2, 2018 Untold Florida: Your Neighborhood, Your Story 0

Many members of this community retain citizenship of the Russian Federation, allowing them to vote in elections like the one Vladimir Putin was reelected in for a fourth term March 18, 2018. Some of them leave family behind, and while some rest assured that keeping someone like Putin in office will ensure stability for their loved ones, others worry about the consequences of him being in power.

Gainesville City Commissioner David Arreola ‘Forgot To Pay The Fine’ For Late Report

March 23, 2018 Government and politics 0

Gainesville city commissioner David Arreola has paid an election fine more than one year after he was notified the fine was due.

Was This Gainesville’s Final Spring City Commission Election?

March 21, 2018 Government and politics 0

A ballot initiative in November 2018 would shift future election dates for Gainesville city commission races to the fall, instead of the spring, and also change the commissioners' term lengths.