Gainesville approves five emergency response projects
Facility needs outpacing funding, city staff said.
Government + Politics
Lincoln Middle School wins annual Civics Challenge
Six Alachua County middle schools participate in competition.
Library district’s long-range plan prioritizes growth, expansion
Alachua County Library District earns 19th clean audit report in a row.
Alachua County OKs purchase of Sunrise Inn owned by St. Francis House
Commissioners discuss Waldo projects.
Newberry passes first reading of big box store zoning in progress
Commission also requests to cancel joint meeting with BOCC.
GNV, UF leaders start weekly negotiations for bus service
Current contract ends June 30.
SOS Newberry condemns Marlowe, Clemons
Statement issued by non-profit group calls to "end divisive campaign" following charter conversion vote.
GRU, local solar companies disagree on net metering change for solar
GRU changed the rate that home solar receives.
Gainesville City Commission OKs ballot language draft
Two votes scheduled for May.
GRU Authority finalizes vote on net metering amid pushback
Authority OKs new metering opt out.
Clemons asks state leaders to intervene in Newberry charter vote
Clemons says Newberry Elementary School vote succeeded.
Newberry approves NC Ranch rezoning first reading
Commissioners discuss access, speed of development.
GRU plans rate change for rooftop solar payments
Utilities push away from net metering at full retail rate.
Derrick: We need more public notice, not less
Gainesville considering future of printed notices.
Supervisor of Elections: Alachua voting outage lasted 5 minutes or less
Barton says election workers followed proper protocol.
From private company to city transit: RTS celebrates 50 years
RTS has driven 202 million passengers in last 25 years.
High Springs moves to codify Sunday alcohol exception with special permit
Residents packed City Hall to speak on the Sunday exception.
UF, Gainesville back to negotiating table over RTS services
UF sends letter after city press conference.
Blalock wins city of Alachua commission seat
NAACP calls for transparency around Hancock Community Center polling place issues.
Alachua County moves public notices to website
Public notices no longer appear in Gainesville Sun, state website.
Alachua County plans redo of 2022 single-member districts vote
Commissioners approved starting a new ballot measure.
UF proposes 25% cut to Gainesville transit budget, city rebuffs plan
Current contract ends in June.
Gainesville OKs security upgrades, uses dwindling ConnectFree funds
Commission starts zero-emission transition plan.
Perry talks music education, squatters after final legislative session
Local lawmaker served 14 years in Tallahassee.