Gainesville commission OKs one item, punts another sent by GRU Authority
Delay will tighten GRU turnaround for financial support extension.
Alachua sheriff notes issues with new jail phone system
Jail transitioned to three, free 15-minute calls per day.
UF to begin expanding Innovation District in 2024
Planned expansion to take place over six phases.
Alachua County votes to create medical examiner’s office apart from UF
Decision comes while facing time pressure and without set plan.
Dream on Purpose continues yearly growth, to receive $200,000 grant
Nonprofit started eight years ago.
UF presents three awards highlighting ties with local community
Awards given to local pastor, fire rescue and UF director.
Gainesville jury awards $7.5 million for 2021 car wash murder
Jury found car wash owners 75% at fault.
Gainesville renames portion of 8th Avenue in honor of Charles Chestnut III
Road section passes historic Chestnut Funeral Home.
Gainesville switches Boltin Center plan amid activist delays
Commission allocates $1.5 million to repair facility.
Gainesville commission picks Mhere as new city auditor
Finalized contract to return next week.
GRU Authority supports general manager, denies motion to fire
Authority also votes to move forward with interim attorney.
Alachua County Commission votes on procurement plan, hunting
Commissioners also look to limit trailer trucks on certain roads.
Sasse: UF not negatively impacted by Florida political climate
UF president says New York Times article erred.
Alachua County increases impact fees, adds new fee in latest version
Mobility fee has been reconfigured.
Gainesville civil rights leader Charles Chestnut III dies at 83
Chestnut served on Alachua County Commission and school board.
Gainesville leaders remember Rosa Parks, honor local minister
Event marks third annual “Day of Courage” program.
Gainesville Regional Utilities lowers fuel cost rate by 5 mills
New rate marks the fourth reduction in 2023.
High Springs OKs fire prevention contract, city manager search
Commission decides to table discussion of city attorney.
High Springs passes preliminary vote to increase water, sewer rates
Solid waste rates also impacted.
Gainesville commissioners interview three city auditor finalists
Final vote could come in December.
Gainesville’s Peaceful Paths slated to lose a third of financing after federal cuts
Other Alachua County nonprofits see reductions.
Palm Breeze moves past Reichert House and toward new charter school
Nonprofit looks to shift mission on former youth academy.
Five short, Alachua County walks to check out in the holiday season
Walks spaced throughout the county.