Alachua, Alachua County to partner on Pinkoson Spring restoration
May 20, 2024
Citizens ask for historic preservation to be prioritized.
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Alachua, Alachua County to partner on Pinkoson Spring restoration
Citizens ask for historic preservation to be prioritized.
Gainesville votes on ballot initiative despite concerns by GRU attorney
May 17, 2024
Initiative would ask if voters want to eliminate GRU Authority.
DeSantis appoints 5 new GRU Authority members following resignations
May 16, 2024
New authority includes two former members.
Alachua County to change investment policy, continues ballot initiative
May 14, 2024
County will stop investing in corporations.
Newberry staff to assist with charter conversion application
May 13, 2024
EFN plans to open in 2025, opposition still says vote failed.
Gainesville fences Lynch Park as part of refresh efforts
May 10, 2024
Multiple homeless individuals moved from park to shelter.
High Springs passes final vote for Priest Theatre purchase
May 9, 2024
Alcohol special permits receives first vote.
Alachua County hears initial budgets by constitutional officers
May 8, 2024
County manager to present proposed budget in July.
DeSantis visits UF, touts Florida’s response to campus protests
May 8, 2024
Florida opens door for more transfer students.
ACPS maintains Newberry Elementary charter vote failed
May 7, 2024
Marlowe: Newberry Commission to take next steps Monday.
Gainesville enters budget season dependent on DeSantis appointments
May 7, 2024
Staff presented two proposed budgets that hinge on utility funding.
Children’s Trust allocates $250K for gun violence
May 7, 2024
Joint meeting with county also covers literacy assessment update.
Gainesville, law enforcement unveil gun violence responses
May 3, 2024
City launches overarching initiative to coordinate response.
Gainesville to offer funds for downtown events in pilot program
May 2, 2024
Zoning changed to allow 140-unit development.
Archer citizen angst grows over concrete batch plant
May 2, 2024
Notice failure in March left application stagnant.
UF, GNV to extend transit contract for 6 months as talks continue
May 1, 2024
New contract will last through 2024.
Hawthorne talks parks, code enforcement with Alachua County
Apr 30, 2024
City asks for wastewater project assistance.
SBAC to explore using properties for housing
Apr 29, 2024
School board, BOCC also discuss literacy, parks, gun violence
Gainesville approves five emergency response projects
Apr 26, 2024
Facility needs outpacing funding, city staff said.
Lincoln Middle School wins annual Civics Challenge
Apr 24, 2024
Six Alachua County middle schools participate in competition.
Library district’s long-range plan prioritizes growth, expansion
Apr 24, 2024
Alachua County Library District earns 19th clean audit report in a row.
Alachua County OKs purchase of Sunrise Inn owned by St. Francis House
Apr 23, 2024
Commissioners discuss Waldo projects.
Newberry passes first reading of big box store zoning in progress
Apr 23, 2024
Commission also requests to cancel joint meeting with BOCC.
GNV, UF leaders start weekly negotiations for bus service
Apr 22, 2024
Current contract ends June 30.