Gainesville police update shows positive crime trends
Commission finalized higher commercial solid waste fee.
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Gainesville police update shows positive crime trends
Commission finalized higher commercial solid waste fee.
Impact of new homelessness law remains unclear
Mayor Ward says he expects little effect to city’s homelessness response.
GRU completes mandated water service inventory for all residences
New guidelines aimed at reducing lead exposure.
General election early voting to start Oct. 21
Eight locations to be made available for Alachua County voters.
Forward Focus: Eastern Alachua County 3-year initiative to start
County to hold community input session on Oct. 24 in Hawthorne.
Alachua County completes 10 flashing beacons for pedestrian safety
New beacons installed at multiple locations.
Newberry passes initial reading on first community development district
Commission also approves maximum guaranteed price for veterans memorial.
Gainesville celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day at City Hall Plaza
Speakers said Gainesville is the only city to make the holiday switch.
Department of Energy awards $47 million to Gainesville’s utility
Money to improve grid resilience.
Ethics complaint accuses Bielarski of misusing funds for election
Utility head says GRU is obligated to educate.
Gainesville, Alachua County move forward with school speed cameras
Tickets could come for those driving 10+ over the speed limit.
Meet the Candidates: High Springs City Commission
Two seats up for grabs.
Meet the Candidates: 8th Judicial Circuit State Attorney
Incumbent Brian Kramer will face Yvens Pierre-Antoine for office.
Revisited: GRU preps wastewater response to storms
Millions of extra gallons challenge system during storms.
Alachua County OKs homeless outreach
BOCC also hears update on $133M construction, approves temporary use permit.
Judge denies injunction, calls single-member district vote “unlawful”
10th Circuit Court says county did not follow proper process.
Gainesville officially combines all single-family zoning, allows smaller lot sizes
Zoning issue reaches end after years of discussion.
Newberry government, citizen clash over charter conversion comments
City sends charter school conversion opponent a cease-and-desist letter.
Alachua County voters to decide on 6 state, several local ballot initiatives
Two local ballot initiatives under review by courts.
Newberry workshops comprehensive plan updates
Planners still taking input before finalizing plan.
Alachua County alarmed over Mill Creek Development plans, seeks to intervene
Development already passed preliminary vote by city of Alachua.
Supervisor of Elections announces new polling places
List includes 13 new locations since 2022 General Election.
Gainesville finishes budget season, sets final millage for 2025
City’s general fund reduced by $1.1 million.
Meet the Candidates 2024: State Senate District 9
State representative runs against UF doctor.