GRU Authority to search for permanent general manager
Authority also continues contract for new attorney, looks into auditor position.
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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.
Alachua County votes to create medical examiner’s office apart from UF
Decision comes while facing time pressure and without set plan.
Civil Rights activist, community leader, honored with street name designation
City of Gainesville unveils signs for late Charles Chestnut III.
Gainesville renames portion of 8th Avenue in honor of Charles Chestnut III
Road section passes historic Chestnut Funeral Home.
Gainesville switches Boltin Center plan amid activist delays
Commission allocates $1.5 million to repair facility.
Gainesville commission picks Mhere as new city auditor
Finalized contract to return next week.
GRU Authority supports general manager, denies motion to fire
Authority also votes to move forward with interim attorney.
Levy County approves ordinance updates
County may also consider bringing back ag deputy.
Citizen outcry pauses Levy County action on sand mine
Commission tables item until Feb. 6 meeting.
Alachua County Commission votes on procurement plan, hunting
Commissioners also look to limit trailer trucks on certain roads.
Alachua County increases impact fees, adds new fee in latest version
Mobility fee has been reconfigured.
Gainesville civil rights leader Charles Chestnut III dies at 83
Chestnut served on Alachua County Commission and school board.
Gainesville Regional Utilities lowers fuel cost rate by 5 mills
New rate marks the fourth reduction in 2023.
High Springs OKs fire prevention contract, city manager search
Commission decides to table discussion of city attorney.
High Springs passes preliminary vote to increase water, sewer rates
Solid waste rates also impacted.
Newberry to send letter to School Board of Alachua County
Commission also received presentation on 750-acre solar farm in early stages.
Gainesville commissioners interview three city auditor finalists
Final vote could come in December.
Alachua passes first reading of land development regulation amendments
Staff to clarify language about tree mitigation regulations.
Newberry mayor says EPA results are not cause for concern
City tests water daily, EPA waited four months to flag results.
Palm Breeze moves past Reichert House and toward new charter school
Nonprofit looks to shift mission on former youth academy.