Ironwood improvements underway as Gainesville settles golf course future
After talks, city plans to keep course operating.
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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.
GRU Authority ends solar agreement, residents discuss fluoride
Attorney gives update on referendum.
Alachua County approves tentative timeline for Archer repayments
City misspent $300,000 in surtax funds.
Gainesville receives $11.65M federal grant for EV charging stations
City to build 47 new electric vehicle charging stations throughout area.
City of Alachua adds hookah bars, food trucks, smoke shops to regulations
City also to allow free-standing dumpsters in US Hwy 441/ Interstate 75 Gateway Overlay District.
Alachua County leaders make requests for Florida legislative session
Requests include aid with inflation, wastewater, general funding.
Johnson decides to table new GRU bill, gather more input
Draft bill sent to delegation on Monday.
Alachua County officers sworn into office to start new terms
Incumbents swept elections, sheriff is only newcomer.
Johnson to propose new GRU bill for 2025 legislative session
Bill to modify powers of GRU Authority.
Ingle joins Gainesville City Commission along with incumbents
Commissioners highlight future priorities.
Florida delays enforcing law on social media for minors
Law requires online platforms to delete previously-existing accounts for children under 14.
New year brings 10 new state laws in effect
Laws range from protecting seniors’ finances to criminalizing harassment of first responders.