Gainesville plan board signs off on historic designation for Florida Theater
City Commission to finalize decision.
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Gainesville plan board signs off on historic designation for Florida Theater
City Commission to finalize decision.
Local governments to close for holidays, trash collection delayed
RTS also impacted with reduced services, no service.
Alachua County begins appeal process for at-large districts referendum
County says lower court erred in two ways.
Gainesville Housing Authority breaks ground on 3 new affordable housing units
Three units on one lot possible because of city’s new accessory dwelling unit ordinance.
Alachua County area to lose federal grant funding after miscommunications
County commissioner said it's an embarrassment.
Alachua County decides to wait out streetlight agreement with Gainesville
County opts to stay in agreement for now.
Gainesville denies tax break for 7 market rate student apartments
Opt out part of new Live Local Act.
Released reentry program expands services
Program to be Alachua County’s first reentry hub for people who have been incarcerated.
Gainesville approves 20% increase on residential trash rates
New rate will cost extra $4 to $8 per month.
Gainesville, Alachua County to discuss homeless bill, 1970s streetlight agreement
Joint meeting set for Monday.
Alachua County approves racquet club exception, energy efficiency program
County also lists priorities for Florida Legislature.
Newberry considers wastewater funding options
City hesitates on expanding agreement with Easton Archery.
City and county advisory boards seek volunteers
26 positions are open between Gainesville and Alachua County.
Florida’s Amendment 5 to occur automatically for Alachua County residents
Property exemption starts for 2025 taxes.
Area communities receive Rural Infrastructure Fund Awards
Live Oak, Cedar Key, Cross City and Dixie County awarded nearly $4 million.
Gainesville commission quibbles on Lot 10, advances climbing gym project
Climbing gym, other activities to open at Depot Park.
GRU credit rating holds stable, governance issue remains key
Credit agency anticipates no rating increase.
With help, Archer begins to dig out of financial crisis
Consultant Dallas Lee reports multiple issues, city asks county for help.
Newberry approves land acquisitions for Easton, downtown improvement
City makes early move toward downtown stormwater assessment.
Block by Block ready to start downtown Gainesville program on Dec. 2
Company hired in 3-year, $3 million contract.
Ayesha Solomon elected president of Florida Association of Property Appraisers
Alachua County Property Appraiser voted to position at annual conference.
Gainesville votes to ban camping, sleeping in public rights-of-way
The Gainesville City Commission passed an ordinance on Thursday to prohibit sleeping or camping on city rights-of-way. The ordinance comes after Florida approved a homelessness bill […]
Chief Moya sworn in, pinned at Gainesville City Hall
Moya joined GPD in 2023.
Gainesville receives $800K federal transportation grant for roadway safety
City to evaluate roadways with limited lighting conditions that contribute to crashes.