Government + Politics
GNV approves Tesla service, delivery center
Aug 3, 2023
Business hopes to start construction in November.
Newberry to raise utility rates
Aug 3, 2023
New state permit requirements for wastewater facilities drains city funds.
Newberry to benefit from solar project expansion
Aug 2, 2023
City expects statewide project to fill 10% of power needs with low-priced clean energy.
AC Sheriff Clovis Watson Jr. announces retirement
Aug 1, 2023
Letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis states Oct. 1 will be final day.
GNV to repeal rental inspection program
Jul 27, 2023
New state law invalidates city program that ensured rental units met health and safety standards.
Gainesville sets up process for GRU control switch
Jul 27, 2023
Commission directs staff to review ordinances, create plans while continuing legal challenge.
Citizens question carbon reduction priority
Jul 27, 2023
GRU’s Integrated Resource Plan meeting presented with four future scenarios.
Gainesville asks court to stop GRU changes
Jul 25, 2023
City files lawsuit to oppose switch in GRU governance to five-person independent board
Newberry OKs second first reading of impact fees
Jul 25, 2023
City to offer incentives to commercial developers that bring economic development.
Waldo citizens review proposed road changes
Jul 21, 2023
Community input centered around speeding, congestion and pedestrian safety.
GNV set to raise taxes 29% over rollback rate
Jul 20, 2023
Increase comes as city faced budget deficit.
Gainesville considers inclusionary zoning
Jul 19, 2023
Inclusionary zoning aims to increase affordable rental units.
Núñez highlights Florida’s Alzheimer’s fight
Jul 19, 2023
Ocala press conference speakers reinforced priority of Alzheimer’s care in Florida.
State roof, home repair funds now available
Jul 19, 2023
Non-Gainesville Alachua County low-income residents are eligible to apply.
GNV airport gets $6.3 million in federal funds
Jul 18, 2023
Funding to cover new firefighting vehicle, improvements.
FDOT to consider $23 million change to Waldo Road
Jul 18, 2023
Change would impact driving in city of Waldo.
Alachua County Forever purchases 348 acres
Jul 17, 2023
Protects over three-quarters of a mile on Lochloosa Slough waterway.
