Government + Politics Gainesville commission approves $15K cut to manager’s salary Seth Johnson Oct 20, 2023Item was pulled from consent for discussion.
Government + Politics Gainesville commission honors Chief Jones, remembers Dylan Roberts Seth Johnson Oct 19, 2023City also approves sale of old RTS station.
News Lawmakers vote to open probe into Gainesville bond delay Seth Johnson Oct 18, 2023Delay resulted in an extra $2.9 million cost to city.
Government + Politics Study: Alachua County arts, culture generates more than $189 million Seth Johnson Oct 18, 2023Alachua County took part in a nationwide study with 353 participants.
News 5 candidates to run for Clemons’ seat in Florida House Seth Johnson Oct 17, 2023Four of five candidates are Gainesville residents.
Government + Politics Gainesville PRCA Department receives perfect accreditation score Staff Reports Oct 16, 2023Department achieved all 154 reaccreditation standards.
Local Living FDOT to host two Waldo Road resurfacing project meetings Staff Reports Oct 11, 2023Public events to focus on proposed improvements for State Road 24.
Government + Politics Alachua County moves forward on new parking garage, special study Seth Johnson Oct 10, 2023Commission also discusses legislative priorities.
Government + Politics Gainesville reviews updated Florida audit with 12 findings completed Seth Johnson Oct 9, 2023State conducted an 18-month review of 2022 audit.
Government + Politics Member withdraws from GRU Authority Seth Johnson Oct 6, 2023Officials dispute member residency requirements
Government + Politics High Springs, Williston receive $700K from development grant Staff Reports Oct 6, 2023DeSantis awards over $8.7 million to nine rural Florida communities.
Education Alachua County school district removes book for sexual material Glory Reitz Oct 5, 2023Complaint opens concerns about book bans, parents’ rights.
Government + Politics Alachua County OKs plan for delayed solar array near Archer Seth Johnson Oct 5, 2023Site will produce electricity for Gainesville Regional Utilities.
Government + Politics New Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority seated, takes first actions Seth Johnson Oct 4, 2023Authority set logistics for meetings moving forward.
Government + Politics DeSantis appoints 2 more GRU Authority members C.J. Gish Oct 4, 2023Swearing-in meeting set for Wednesday at Gainesville City Hall.
Government + Politics Gainesville group sues DeSantis over GRU Authority appointments Glory Reitz Oct 2, 2023Plaintiffs aim to nullify all board actions.
Government + Politics Library district approves $21.6 million budget for FY24 Glory Reitz Oct 2, 2023Millage rate rises 7.04% over rollback rate.
Government + Politics Judge throws out Gainesville’s GRU lawsuit J.C. Derrick, C.J. Gish Sep 29, 2023City of Gainesville lawsuit sought to prove that HB 1645 violated state process and Florida Constitution.
Government + Politics Gainesville, Alachua County extend $8 million radio sale amid delays Seth Johnson Sep 29, 2023New state law could completely halt the sale.
Government + Politics Gainesville to eliminate City Hall fountain, renovate entire plaza Seth Johnson Sep 28, 2023Construction could begin this winter.
Government + Politics Alachua County to move legal notices onto county website Seth Johnson Sep 27, 2023County says move will increase audience.
Government + Politics DeSantis appoints first three Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority members C.J. Gish Sep 26, 2023Five-member board scheduled to assume control on Oct. 1.
Government + Politics Alachua County finalizes millage rate, budget Seth Johnson Sep 26, 2023County will earn around $18 million more in property taxes despite millage rate decrease.
Government + Politics Newberry looks for safe school transportation options Glory Reitz Sep 26, 2023Commissioners concerned about sex offenders, long walks to school.