The Week Ahead: Your stories to look out for in North Central Florida

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Published: Nov. 9, 2026 at 5:10 AM EST|Updated: 5 hours ago

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - High Springs city commissioners interview interim city manager candidates on Monday evening. After one of their finalists dropped out the three who are left are former Williston manager Scott Lippmann, ex- Waldo city manager Kim Worley, and former Monticello city manager Seth Lawless.

The midterm election finally closes in North Central Florida on Tuesday, when Suwannee County election officials recount the county commission district two vote. Republican Shea Deloach edged Democrat Stefan Blue last week by exactly two votes.

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Veterans Day is celebrated with events all over North Central Florida on Wednesday. Government offices will be closed as well.

On Thursday, Horse Farms Forever members will hold their 2026 conservation summit. National geographic photographer Carlton Ward Jr. will be there as will state agriculture commissioner Wilton Simpson.

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