Government + PoliticsAlachua County votes on Hawthorne codes, expanded language access Seth Johnson Jun 25, 20241 commentCommissioners OK phase 2 for language access policy.
ElectionsLifeSouth to host Gainesville City Commission candidate forum Staff Reports Jun 25, 20240 commentsEvent to be held at LifeSouth’s 13th Street location in Gainesville.
Government + PoliticsNewberry approves LifeSoils lease agreement, discusses Searby Glory Reitz Jun 25, 20241 commentCitizen commenters continue raising questions about charter school conversion.
ElectionsVoter registration deadline for primary election slated for July 22 Staff Reports Jun 25, 20240 commentsPrimary election scheduled for Aug. 20.
Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua proceeds on schedule with budget Glory Reitz Jun 24, 20240 commentsCity’s 2024 budget accounts for over $66 million.
ElectionsSchool rezoning, GRU issues crop up at League of Women Voters candidate forum Seth Johnson Jun 24, 20242 commentsPrimary election scheduled for Aug. 20.
Government + PoliticsChestnut reflects on priorities heading into second term Seth Johnson Jun 21, 20244 commentsList includes economic development, homelessness.
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.