Gainesville reallocates nearly $3 million in ARPA as federal deadline nears
Jul 19, 2024
Senior housing project debated after funding issues.
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Gainesville reallocates nearly $3 million in ARPA as federal deadline nears
Senior housing project debated after funding issues.
Gainesville adds security layer to city commission meetings
Jul 19, 2024
Metal detector and flow of traffic started Thursday.
Gainesville passes tax rate ceiling, votes 4-3 on single-family zoning changes
Jul 19, 2024
Millage rate will not increase in coming fiscal year.
Meet the candidates: Alachua County Sheriff
Jul 19, 2024
Republican Emery Gainey and non-partisan Pamela D. Marshall-Koons vie for position.
Newberry works on strategic plan for downtown
Jul 17, 2024
Preliminary revitalization action plan to be ready in 6-8 weeks.
Trump VP pick prompts surge in Gainesville library, bookstore activity
Jul 17, 2024
“Hillbilly Elegy” brought back to bookshelf prominence.
School board kills 50% grade minimum, delays student conduct policy vote
Jul 17, 2024
Board to vote on student conduct policy on Aug. 6.
Meet the candidates: Alachua County Sheriff
Jul 17, 2024
Peter King, Chad Scott and Latrell Simmons will battle for the Democratic Party nomination.
Alachua County seeks to better Newnans Lake after unsolicited proposal
Jul 16, 2024
County tasked to reduce nitrogen, phosphorus in lake.
Houchen resigns as Alachua County equity, community engagement manager
Jul 16, 2024
County equity plan developed under Houchen.
Alachua County Republican, Democratic leaders decry political violence
Jul 15, 2024
Joint press conference held Sunday.
Trump survives apparent assassination attempt
Shooter, bystander killed at Pennsylvania rally.
Federal grant puts Gainesville transportation upgrades in gear
Jul 12, 2024
Florida Theater renovations, new bond ratings encourage Mayor Harvey Ward.
Fitch gives Gainesville AA rating
Jul 12, 2024
Credit rating receives upgrade over previous AA- score.
Meet the candidates: School Board of Alachua County
Jul 12, 2024
Candidates talk achievement gap, teacher recruiting and retention.
Library governing board establishes proposed millage rates
Jul 11, 2024
Board also discusses parking lot liability.
Alachua County Commission seeks Small Grant Initiative proposals
Jul 11, 2024
Interested parties must apply by July 31.
Alachua County sets tentative tax rates and assessments
Jul 10, 2024
General county tax rate drops again while fire services and law enforcement rates stay the same
Gainesville’s RTS wins $26.4 million federal grant to help buy hybrid buses
Jul 10, 2024
The city also will build a solar power facility as part of the transit award.
Gainesville to hold open house for Greentree Dog Park
Jul 10, 2024
City seeking input for taxpayer-funded project.
Alachua County moves forward with World Masters Athletics championship
Jul 9, 2024
West End planned for javelin, hammer throw events.
Newberry exits solar project, approves youth council
Jul 9, 2024
Commission also approves preliminary fire assessment rates.
UF Health Urgent Care Center-Eastside to host open house
Jul 9, 2024
New facility slated to open in August.
18-month timeline of the struggle for Gainesville Regional Utilities
Jul 5, 2024
Laws, ordinances and lawsuits wielded to control GRU.