Gainesville to eliminate City Hall fountain, renovate entire plaza
Sep 28, 2023
Construction could begin this winter.
Government + Politics
Gainesville to eliminate City Hall fountain, renovate entire plaza
Construction could begin this winter.
Alachua County to move legal notices onto county website
Sep 27, 2023
County says move will increase audience.
DeSantis appoints first three Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority members
Sep 26, 2023
Five-member board scheduled to assume control on Oct. 1.
Alachua County finalizes millage rate, budget
Sep 26, 2023
County will earn around $18 million more in property taxes despite millage rate decrease.
Newberry looks for safe school transportation options
Sep 26, 2023
Commissioners concerned about sex offenders, long walks to school.
Newberry approves $43 million budget
Sep 26, 2023
Commission votes in program to give largest raises to lowest-paid employees.
High Springs Commission raises millage 27% over rollback rate
Sep 25, 2023
Manager says flat rate would result in layoffs.
Alachua County to vote on $751M budget, pulling public notices
Sep 25, 2023
County also considering buying land near Watermelon Pond.
GNV, state hold GRU lawsuit hearing
Sep 22, 2023
State officials say Gainesville is suing the wrong people.
Gainesville property taxes to leap 29% over rollback rate
Sep 21, 2023
Tax increase fills budget hole following GRU transfer reduction.
GNV delays Boltin Center vote for design plans
Sep 21, 2023
Center to return in November after community input session.
BOCC narrows focus of future inclusionary zoning
Sep 19, 2023
Commissioners spoke against a blanket policy.
Alachua County to host election worker orientations
Sep 19, 2023
Orientations are in preparation for the 2024 Election Cycle.
GNV chosen for initial federal planning grant
Sep 15, 2023
Housing and Urban Development grant opens door for more money later on.
GNV funds another $250K for lawsuit
Sep 15, 2023
Lawsuit seeks to stop state control of Gainesville Regional Utilities.
Gainesville moves to reinstate open container ban
Sep 14, 2023
Pre-pandemic ordinance on track to return Jan. 1.
Children’s Trust approves first budget reading
Sep 13, 2023
Board also approved six nonprofits to begin negotiating agreements.
GNV attorney asks for another $250K for lawsuit
Sep 13, 2023
Lawsuit seeks to stop state control of Gainesville Regional Utilities.
Alachua County votes on 2024 taxes, assessments
Sep 12, 2023
Property tax, stormwater assessment to increase.
Newberry welcome sign nears completion
Sep 12, 2023
Project still needs some masonry, lighting and landscaping work.
One Nation One Project calls for Phase 2 projects
Sep 11, 2023
Initiative has up to $200,000 in ARPA funds to give out.