Library governing board establishes proposed millage rates
Board also discusses parking lot liability.
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Library governing board establishes proposed millage rates
Board also discusses parking lot liability.
Alachua County Commission seeks Small Grant Initiative proposals
Interested parties must apply by July 31.
Alachua County sets tentative tax rates and assessments
General county tax rate drops again while fire services and law enforcement rates stay the same
Gainesville’s RTS wins $26.4 million federal grant to help buy hybrid buses
The city also will build a solar power facility as part of the transit award.
Gainesville to hold open house for Greentree Dog Park
City seeking input for taxpayer-funded project.
Alachua County moves forward with World Masters Athletics championship
West End planned for javelin, hammer throw events.
Newberry exits solar project, approves youth council
Commission also approves preliminary fire assessment rates.
UF Health Urgent Care Center-Eastside to host open house
New facility slated to open in August.
18-month timeline of the struggle for Gainesville Regional Utilities
Laws, ordinances and lawsuits wielded to control GRU.
Over 150 state laws take effect this month
New laws include teaching history of communism to K-12 students, stand-your-ground defense against bears.
Florida amends PACE program as cases continue at state Supreme Court
New law began on July 1.
Newberry Elementary School loses 14 teachers
School board member blames charter push; Newberry mayor blames district.
High Springs hires new Parks, REC director
Fort White native has worked in Alachua for the last decade.
Gainesville’s CWA union ‘fighting to survive’ with looming August deadline
Unions across Florida struggling after new 2023 law.
High Springs votes 3-2 on November referendum about city charter
Four questions moved forward and four delayed.
GRU Authority votes to keep rates flat, make Bielarski permanent GM
Members also confirm $8.5 million transfer to city.
Gainesville Housing Authority breaks ground on jobs training center
Center tied to general neighborhood improvement initiative.
Alachua County votes on Hawthorne codes, expanded language access
Commissioners OK phase 2 for language access policy.
LifeSouth to host Gainesville City Commission candidate forum
Event to be held at LifeSouth’s 13th Street location in Gainesville.
Newberry approves LifeSoils lease agreement, discusses Searby
Citizen commenters continue raising questions about charter school conversion.
Voter registration deadline for primary election slated for July 22
Primary election scheduled for Aug. 20.
City of Alachua proceeds on schedule with budget
City’s 2024 budget accounts for over $66 million.
School rezoning, GRU issues crop up at League of Women Voters candidate forum
Primary election scheduled for Aug. 20.
Chestnut reflects on priorities heading into second term
List includes economic development, homelessness.