Gainesville awards $200,000 in grants as part of national project
Six local organizations will get the phase 2 funding.
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Gainesville awards $200,000 in grants as part of national project
Six local organizations will get the phase 2 funding.
GRU Authority plans for more meetings in first workshop
Manager said more meetings needed to deliver business transformation.
Eastman’s housing proposal next heads to Gainesville City Commission
Proposal would lower minimum lot sizes for single-family homes.
Alachua County allows social media comments in 30-day trial
County shut down comments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Alachua County OKs purchase of second vacant motel in south Gainesville
County hopes to turn property into housing.
Alachua County Commission selects Alford as next chair
Commissioner Chuck Chestnut will serve as vice chair.
Newberry to go ahead with bidding, request traffic circle on SW 15th Avenue
City also to save $127,000, 120 days on water main change.
Gainesville’s finance director resigns after putting city audits on track
Wang will leave the city in December.
Gainesville to transition defunct utility board into sustainability advisors
Board no longer needed after GRU transition.
School board approves turnaround plans for Lake Forest, Idylwild
Abbitt, Certain push for proactive measures such as year-round school.
Alachua County approves study for 4,000-acre Hickory Sink property
UF plans to immediately start next step for golf course development.
High Springs taps newcomers Miller, Tapanes for city commission
Both incumbents fall by almost 250 votes.
Newberry Planning and Zoning Board shapes comprehensive plan
Plan is projected to be finalized in May.
Gainesville releases interactive affordable housing map
Staff developed map at commissioner request.
GRU Authority continues trunked radio sale, starts bond verification
Members reject additional agenda items.
UF readies for 580-acre expansion in Jonesville, Alachua County to evaluate proposal
Expansion would tie in with larger property study.
Gainesville, UF partner on AI tool to speed building design, development
Municipal compliance results can be available within one to two days.
Meet the Candidates: High Springs City Commission
Candidates hit on infrastructure, growth, economic development.
PACE agency looks to Supreme Court to settle tax collector roadblock
Alachua County listed for continued legal action.
State attorney: Lawmakers must act on starting salaries
Kramer calls for 50% increase in assistant state attorney minimum.
Gainesville takes next step to redevelop Eastside sports center
Many steps, votes remain.
High Springs celebrates four new police officers, one’s retirement
K9 Cesar leaves after eight years.
Newberry begins to convert 1,300 acres from ag to planned development
Development could generate over 12,000 new residents.
Gainesville finalizes open container ban with two special districts
New regulations to start Jan. 1.