GRU Authority discusses new lawsuit, fluoride opposition
New lawsuit filed last week.
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GRU Authority discusses new lawsuit, fluoride opposition
New lawsuit filed last week.
“Catastrophic”: Alachua responds as 75% of planning staff resigns
Commission directs attorney to seek options for external investigation.
Newberry City Commission picks Mayor Marlowe for city manager
Marlowe to negotiate three-year contract with city staff.
City of Alachua denies preliminary plat for 120-acre subdivision
Surrounding residents raised concerns about traffic, conservation, flooding.
Gainesville City Commission votes to increase garbage rates 20%
Commissioners also vote on Florida Theater, discuss hiring freezes.
Gainesville Regional Transit System Fare-Free Program to require ID cards
Riders eligible for program must present ID cards starting March 1.
Levy County residents monitor FDOT plans amid I-75 improvements
Northern Turnpike Extension study ended August 2022.
Alachua County focuses on West End, eastern park for coming years
Commissioners updated their parks masterplan on Tuesday.
Rosa Parks Quiet Courage Committee presidency passes to Burgess
Griner steps down for health reasons 20 years after founding committee.
Attorneys select jury, give opening arguments in ACSO discrimination lawsuit
Trial expected to last all week.
Unofficial data indicates slight homelessness increase over 2024
CoC finished counting Thursday night, results still must be reviewed.
Ironwood improvements underway as Gainesville settles golf course future
After talks, city plans to keep course operating.
Gainesville continues constant improvements with “Groundhog Day” lessons
State of City held Wednesday.
Alachua County Commission moves to close Florence Landfill early
Landfill permit currently allowed under state law extension.
Newberry City Manager to resign
Commission also approves ordinance to make ratepayer backstop of wastewater loan official.
Local COC gathers homeless data under shadow of federal memo
U.S. Office of Management and Budget has frozen all federal aid.
8 Alachua County developments progressing in 2025
Projects include industrial park, golf course, multi-story site downtown.
Gainesville commissioners discuss priorities, potential rule changes
Commissioners had retreat on Thursday.
City of Gainesville, Alachua County government offices to close Wednesday
Winter storm expected to hit area Tuesday night.
Trump sworn in, promises American ‘golden age’
Returning president pledges swift executive actions.
Gainesville authorizes three new multi-use trails, hears WSPP update
GRU signs off for trail projects.
DeSantis taps Florida AG for U.S. Senate
Moody to complete Marco Rubio's Senate term.
Gainesville City Commission greenlights new UF bus contract
Charter officers to receive 3% increase.
Housing developer eyes Meadowbrook Golf Course, residents hold meeting
Golf course closed in 2021.