Government + PoliticsBielarski fires 2 top GRU officials, reassigns third Seth Johnson Jun 20, 202411 commentsSustainability office has also been reorganized.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission finalizes housing code change, approves loan Seth Johnson Jun 20, 20241 commentLoan will go to affordable housing project.
NewsChildren’s Trust approves unallocated funds, tentative budget Glory Reitz Jun 20, 20241 comment$1.6 million left from last year being allocated for three goals.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority asks Barton to keep referendum off ballot Seth Johnson Jun 19, 20245 commentsCity Commission passed the referendum on Tuesday.
Government + PoliticsHawthorne keeps Randall as mayor, approves equipment purchase Seth Johnson Jun 19, 20240 commentsCommission OKs repainting at Little Orange Creek.
NewsGainesville finalizes ballot question, reviews in-house IT options Seth Johnson Jun 18, 20241 commentGainesville staff also voices their perspective on utility revenues.
Government + PoliticsEthics committee dismisses complaint against Marlowe Glory Reitz Jun 18, 20241 commentNo word on Coleman ethics complaint.
Government + PoliticsGainesville to pass final vote for referendum, review budget on Tuesday Seth Johnson Jun 17, 20244 commentsGeneral government disagrees with Gainesville Regional Utility’s revenue calculation.
ElectionsPrimary Election Candidate Forum slated for Sunday Staff Reports Jun 17, 20240 commentsEvent to take place at Pugh Hall.
ElectionsHere’s who qualified for Alachua County’s 2024 elections J.C. Derrick Jun 14, 20245 commentsFields now set for August, November elections.
Government + PoliticsWard: stability needed for GRU, budget numbers Seth Johnson Jun 14, 20246 commentsGRU Authority approved motion to further cut its general services contribution on Wednesday.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority OKs budget cuts, hiring second law firm Seth Johnson Jun 13, 20240 commentsAttorney says chances of referendum lawsuit are high.
NewsDeSantis vetoes $14.8M in Alachua County funds, OKs $38M land purchase for UF Seth Johnson Jun 13, 202412 commentsHigh Springs police, Newberry wastewater, Gainesville HazMat all axed.
NewsGRU Authority fires Cunningham, installs Bielarski Seth Johnson Jun 12, 202416 commentsMotion to fire Cunningham passes on 4-1 vote.
BusinessEmails: Celebration Pointe owes $780K in taxes Seth Johnson Jun 12, 202410 commentsCounty attorney calls bankruptcies “far from routine.”
Government + PoliticsAlachua County votes on major issues in “banner day” Seth Johnson Jun 11, 20244 commentsItems include West End, 2025 budget, investment policy, ballot initiative.
NewsConstruction starting on NW 23rd Avenue until end of year Seth Johnson Jun 11, 20240 commentsProject costs $9.4 million for 1.7 miles of road.
NewsNewberry approves charter school board members Glory Reitz Jun 11, 20241 commentCity also moves forward with city hall renovation, new building.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority votes to keep Cunningham, reduce expenses in tense meeting Seth Johnson Jun 10, 20245 commentsUtility rates scheduled to remain flat for 2025.
NewsAlachua County may hire attorney to monitor Celebration Pointe bankruptcies Seth Johnson Jun 10, 20246 commentsCommissioners to vote Tuesday on hire.
Government + PoliticsGainesville OKs ballot initiative for second time, building code changes Seth Johnson Jun 6, 20243 commentsThursday’s meeting includes change in travel policy.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County aims to conserve agricultural lands with new program Seth Johnson Jun 4, 20244 commentsBoard OKs draft agreement for new CareerSource governance.
Government + PoliticsGinnie Springs to limit visitors, retain security expert Glory Reitz Jun 4, 20242 commentsPark to limit capacity, increase collaboration with law enforcement.
Government + PoliticsGainesville to redo votes on GRU Authority ballot initiative Seth Johnson Jun 4, 20245 commentsCity to also consider changes to development code section.