Gainesville commission votes 6-1 for inclusionary zoning
Lot size amendment gets green light on split vote.
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Gainesville commission votes 6-1 for inclusionary zoning
Lot size amendment gets green light on split vote.
GRU generation forecast: solar remains sunny, purchased power looks stormy
Plan results show need for a variety of generation assets.
Alachua County OKs code services extension, 161-acre purchase
Commissioners also approved two development plans.
Alachua passes first reading of business impact statement
Alachua Chamber also presented overview of plans for the city’s future.
FDA approves Florida to import cheaper Canadian prescription drugs
Program will save state up to $180 million in first year.
Gainesville unveils webpage dedicated for new open-container restrictions
Webpage shows changes now in effect, answers frequently asked questions for patrons, business owners.
Gainesville OKs Magnolia Parke tweaks, settles charter officer positions
Charter officers receive exemplary reviews.
High Springs opts not to fill empty seat until election
Special election date not yet determined.
GRU Authority moves forward with general manager search
Process could take seven months.
New High Springs commissioner resigns over new Florida law
Rush of resignations has come in other cities.
Local reps prep for 2024 legislative session
Less local legislation expected.
Ward reflects on first year, top issues for 2024
Gainesville mayor looks at Eastside development and Vision Zero among his 2024 priorities.
Gainesville City Commission confirms GRU Authority’s control over bonds
Bonds totaling $105 million set to expire in May.
Judge dismisses Gainesville residents’ lawsuit against DeSantis
Lawsuit challenged creation of GRU Authority.
Gainesville uses expanded surtax for first road project
Expanded surtax provides extra $8.7 million annually for infrastructure projects.
Gainesville sets special meeting over GRU request delayed last week
Item deals with $105 million in bonds.
DeSantis appoints Santa Fe College grad to Union County BOCC
Donna Jackson to fill in final 12 months of Ryan Perez’s term.
Live Oak, Columbia County to receive rural infrastructure funds
DeSantis awards more than $25 million to 16 rural communities.
Gainesville city manager warns of more budget cuts
Curry says city may not provide same support to local organizations.
GRU Authority to search for permanent general manager
Authority also continues contract for new attorney, looks into auditor position.
Gainesville commission OKs one item, punts another sent by GRU Authority
Delay will tighten GRU turnaround for financial support extension.
Newberry approves future land use first reading for NC Ranch
Commission also approved text amendment to comprehensive plan.
Florida grant awards $5M to expand teacher apprenticeships
Funds to provide 200 participants a no-cost pathway to become a teacher.
Alachua sheriff notes issues with new jail phone system
Jail transitioned to three, free 15-minute calls per day.