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Tuesday, August 25, 2026

The Gainesville Ledger

Newberry commissioners unanimously approve 500-home ‘Country Way 2’ development

Newberry’s city commission gave unanimous final approval to the “Country Way 2” residential development, which will add 500 homes across 160 acres near Southwest 15th Avenue over the next 12 years. The vote rezones the land from agricultural to residential use, continuing a growth pattern established when the original Country Way project was approved in 2023.

Sources: WCJB TV20

Gainesville Commissioner Bryan Eastman wins statewide housing award

District 4 City Commissioner Bryan Eastman received the 2026 Local Government Housing Champion award from the Florida Housing Coalition at its REPAIR Conference in Orlando this August. The honor recognizes elected officials for leadership in tackling Florida’s housing challenges. Eastman was recognized alongside State Senator Alexis Calatayud, who received the State Government Housing Champion award.

Sources: Mainstreet Daily News · City of Gainesville

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