BREAKING: All four members of the Gov. DeSantis-appointed GRU Authority board have resigned over a lawsuit saying they aren’t qualified for their positions. @GainesvilleSun has been reporting on their ineligibility since the appointments were made.
Nora O'Neill
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accountability reporter @theobserver, former politics reporter @gainesvillesun, @uf grad, @thealligator alum, perfume fanatic, scorpio rising🪻
- Replying to @_arcticrogue_ and @ellomelissaIt’s just unnecessary to request friends for a $3 purchase. Just cover it and maybe the coffee will be on them next time.
- I’m at Mountain Island Lake off Riverside Dr. in Charlotte where Duke Energy is moving rainwater from Lake Norman to Lake Wylie. Homes are completely flooded, and police on scene say water will get higher. An evacuation order is in place. @theobserver
00:00 - I’m thrilled to share that today was my first day as accountability reporter at @theobserver! I’m excited to get to work on stories that hold people in power accountable and to serve as a watchdog for the community on topics ranging from gov’t, business, education and more.
- Planes for both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump sit on the tarmac of the Charlotte Douglas International Airport as both rally in Charlotte Saturday.
00:00 - in some exciting personal news… today is my first day @gainesvillesun as its new government and criminal justice reporter! 💛
- I’m in Wilkesboro covering Mark Robinson’s first campaign event since CNN released its bombshell report and much of his campaign staff quit. Story to come @theobserver
- Some personal news — today was my last day as the government and politics reporter for @GainesvilleSun and is actually my last Friday living in Florida. I am unbelievably grateful for the experience I had at The Sun.
- 💌 Some Personal News™️!👀 So, in a not-so-shocking turn of events, I’ve decided to return to my favorite paper this month. I’m so excited to share that I’ll be back at @TheAlligator this fall as the enterprise editor!
- My story is hyperlinked in a NYT article!! 🥰🤭Colleges have been a major source of outbreaks during the pandemic. With local news on the ropes, student journalists have provided essential reporting, despite some very real obstacles. nyti.ms/3eD0ubv
- I'm excited to announce that I'll be the editor of @TheFloridaAve for the summer! Please apply if you're interested in writing about the Gainesville entertainment scene. Feel free to reach out to me with any questions. 🥰Interested in local art, culture and entertainment? Apply to write for the Avenue! Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on May 9. @TheAlligator
- Happy new year everyone! This month marks one full year since I started writing for @GainesvilleSun. After a nice two-week break, I’m back at it again! As always, my DMs and inbox are open for tips, etc. 💌🗞️





