Newberry considers wastewater funding options
City hesitates on expanding agreement with Easton Archery.
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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.
Alachua County OKs first step for pickleball, tennis club on Archer Road
Special exemption required for development as planned.
Newberry approves $2 million backstop for charter conversion
Funds to be provided only if state approves charter application.
Moya to officially step into GPD chief role with manager, mayor support
Swearing-in ceremony scheduled for Thursday.
Gainesville sets legislative priorities, talks legal notices
Commission also looks at minority business study.
New GNV downtown board searches for footing, impact
Members feeling unheard following streatery, parking changes.
Chad Scott wins vote recount for Alachua County sheriff
Scott defeats Emery Gainey by 392 votes.
Newberry commission approves 2 CDDs
Commissioners asked to remove interlocal agreements from the ordinances.
BOCC votes on rural broadband, dedicates $1M to Mill Creek development
County commission selects new chair, vice chair.
Recount underway in Alachua County sheriff’s race
Machine recount triggered after initial count showed winning margin of 415 votes.
Hinson hopeful election buried Clemons ‘hatchet’
Alachua County’s only representative blames gerrymandering for lopsided outcome.
Bielarski: GRU Authority referendum results not surprising
Referendum paused by judge's temporary injunction.