Government + Politics
Two candidates qualify for High Springs special election
Election scheduled for March 26.
GRU Authority votes to increase charges to Gainesville
Feb 8, 2024
Cost changes voted for next fiscal year.
Levy County approves controversial sand mine exception
Feb 7, 2024
No public comment taken at continuation of quasi-judicial hearing.
Curry recommends first actions to cover $1.4 million shortfall
Feb 6, 2024
Finance Committee approves reassigned funds.
GRU Authority to discuss power generation, service contracts
Feb 6, 2024
Wednesday meeting to be held at GRU Administrative Building.
Gainesville reviews 2023 crime stats, updated on legislative session
Feb 1, 2024
Commission also votes on codifying charter officer evaluations.
Newberry receives award for power restoration and mutual aid
Jan 29, 2024
Line workers, equipment, other staff included in Newberry’s contribution.
High Springs votes on manager candidates, Bridlewood development
Jan 25, 2024
Special election confirmed for March 26.
Library governing board dissolves workplace climate committee
Jan 25, 2024
Three-part motion asks for union to work with library employees to address workplace improvements.
Alachua County works on new animal services shelter location
Jan 24, 2024
County has draft agreement with UF for land near campus.
Alachua County ends idea of Gaza ceasefire resolution
Jan 23, 2024
Meeting had more than three hours of discussion, mainly public comment.
Newberry, Archer enter wastewater treatment interlocal agreement
Jan 23, 2024
Archer to pay for up to 175,000 gallons per day of capacity.
City of Alachua offers community help to schools
Jan 22, 2024
Board members, commissioners talk mentoring
Gainesville, Alachua County discuss downtown plans
Jan 22, 2024
Commissioners pass gun violence motions.
DeSantis suspends presidential campaign, endorses Trump
Jan 22, 2024
DeSantis' exit to likely boost Trumps numbers.
Gainesville police to fully redeploy K-9s on Monday
Jan 19, 2024
Unit has been on limited deployment for last 10 months.
Alachua County development board OKs 4 final plans
Jan 18, 2024
Projects include Springhills, Origis Energy substation amendment.
GRU Authority votes for joint meeting with Gainesville City Commission
Jan 18, 2024
Authority delays action on $15.3 million transfer.
Library staffers raise concerns about workplace environment
Jan 17, 2024
Appointees from delayed ad hoc committee plan to request committee be reinstated.
GRU Authority to talk city transfer as union pushes back
Jan 16, 2024
No final decision has been scheduled.
High Springs considers city manager position, waits for new commissioner
Jan 12, 2024
Commission also votes to buy Priest Theatre.
Gainesville commission votes 6-1 for inclusionary zoning
Jan 11, 2024
Lot size amendment gets green light on split vote.
GRU generation forecast: solar remains sunny, purchased power looks stormy
Jan 10, 2024
Plan results show need for a variety of generation assets.
Alachua County OKs code services extension, 161-acre purchase
Jan 9, 2024
Commissioners also approved two development plans.