Government + Politics Alachua County OKs Gainesville wetland payment Seth Johnson Jul 13, 2023Payment covers development impacts on Hawthorne Road.
Government + Politics BOCC approves $3.8 million conservation easement Seth Johnson Jul 12, 2023632-acre property contains Bad Dog Branch.
News Bielarski releases book on GRU, state takeover Seth Johnson Jul 12, 2023“The City That Lost Control” runs from the biomass contract to Florida’s GRU bill.
Government + Politics Community tackles sports needs at workshop Glory Reitz Jul 11, 2023After being asked to “dream big,” many discussed existing concerns.
Government + Politics BOCC pauses meat processing plant until August Seth Johnson Jul 11, 2023County Commission requests another meeting with Newberry.
Government + Politics BOCC, Newberry move forward with agreement Glory Reitz Jul 11, 2023City and county staff to work on creating a plan to improve CR 337.
News Cornell appointed to Finance and Audit Committee Staff Reports Jul 10, 2023Florida Association of Counties board selects Alachua County Commissioner to serve.
Government + Politics Alachua County to get $24 million for broadband Seth Johnson Jul 7, 2023Funds come as part of larger state initiative.
Government + Politics GRU credit remains stable, unlikely to improve Seth Johnson Jul 7, 2023High rates, debt constrains improvement.
News Florida to crack down on certain driver’s licenses Staff Reports Jul 5, 2023Law enforcement ready to enforce.
News Study shows longer ballots reduce voter turnout Brittany Sylvestri | UF Jul 4, 2023Data shows when number of candidates increases, voter participation declines.
Government + Politics GNV nonprofit sues DeSantis over GRU bill Seth Johnson Jul 3, 2023Lawsuit includes 12 counts filed in federal court.
Government + Politics DeSantis signs bill changing GRU control Seth Johnson Jun 28, 2023New authority board set to start Oct. 1.
News Alachua County to weigh GNV budget cuts, impacts Seth Johnson Jun 28, 2023GNV requests financing for GRACE Marketplace.
Government + Politics BOCC dispenses $2 million in reserves for tourism Seth Johnson Jun 27, 2023Nonprofits can apply for funds.
News Newberry ratifies firefighter agreement Glory Reitz Jun 27, 2023Firefighters will have a step plan for pay raises, evenly spread mandatory overtime.
News City of Alachua approves solar contract Glory Reitz Jun 26, 202330-year contract expected to stabilize city’s energy investments.
Government + Politics AC Fire Rescue receives grant from DHS Staff Reports Jun 26, 2023Department will receive over $570K to improve its operations and safety.
Local News Newberry nears deal with firefighters J.C. Derrick Jun 23, 2023Commission to vote on agreement Monday.
News Magnolia Parke looks to add residential units Seth Johnson Jun 22, 2023Plan board approves development amendment.
Government + Politics City Commission allocates $250K to fight GRU bill Seth Johnson Jun 22, 2023GNV also approves trunked radio sale to county.
Government + Politics GNV continues crossing off state auditor findings Seth Johnson Jun 21, 2023City has finished 12 findings.
Health UF Health breaks ground on Eastside urgent care Glory Reitz Jun 21, 2023New center is part of a cooperative effort with city of Gainesville and Alachua County.
News New second in command to join GPD Staff Reports Jun 21, 2023Assistant chief previously worked in Palm Bay.