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According to the Florida Department of Health, Yoho’s district consists of nearly 500,000 Medicaid recipients who could see a reduction or loss of coverage.
Read More »Officials Proclaim May 1 As “Immigrants’ Rights Day” In Gainesville
City officials celebrated Gainesville's immigrant community yesterday, declaring May 1 as "Immigrant's Rights Day," during May Day festivities at Bo Diddley Plaza.
Read More »Activists Push For Ex-Felon Voter Rights Restoration
After thousands of signatures were rounded up, the Florida Supreme Court will rule on whether it will allow the Voting Restoration Amendment to be on the ballot in the 2018 election.
Read More »In Putnam County Election For Sheriff, Voter-Fraud Allegations Cast New Doubt
The attorney for Jon Kinney, the runner-up in the November 2016 election for Putnam County sheriff, argued in court Wednesday that close winner Gator DeLoach might have actually lost because at least 42 people voted illegally.
Read More »Marlowe To Become Newberry’s Mayor; Glanzer, Marden Win Commission Races
Following Tuesday's elections, Newberry city Commissioner Jordan Marlowe will become the city's next mayor, while Commissioner Tim Marden will remain in his seat and Joy Glanzer will move into the seat vacated by Marlowe.
Read More »State Bill Sets Up Possible Local Battle Over GRU Governance
A bill making its way through the state Legislature with good momentum would put a referendum on the Gainesville city ballot in the March 2018 elections that would create a board with authority over Gainesville Regional Utilities.
Read More »Chamber Meeting Spotlights Need For New Responder Radio System
Wednesday night's Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce meeting on infrastructure needs in Alachua County focused primarily on the county's outdated first-responder radio system, which officials say is in need of upgrading that will cost between $10 million and $20 million.
Read More »Florida Senate Votes To Strengthen Stand Your Ground Law
Senate Bill 128 passed 23-15 on Wednesday. The bill would update Florida's Stand Your Ground law to shift the burden of proof from the defendant to the prosecutor. However, it is not favored by everyone. Lucy McBath, mother of Jordan Davis, whose 2012 killing was centered around self-defense, spoke out against the bill.
Read More »Arreola Upsets Incumbent Carter In District 3 City Commission Race, Warren And Ward Also Win
The results of the 2017 Gainesville City Commission general election brought defeat for incumbent Craig Carter of District 3, re-election for Helen Warren for the At-Large seat and a win for Gainesville native Harvey Ward Jr. for the District 2 seat.
Read More »Three Gainesville City Commission Seats Up For Grabs Tuesday
Elections for the Gainesville City Commission are tomorrow, with District 2, District 3 and one of the At-Large seats at stake. “We’ve had such a great turnout for early voting and so far, for vote by mail,” said Kim Barton, Alachua County Supervisor of Elections. “We’re really hoping that voters …
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