Alachua County delegation to meet at Santa Fe, discuss priorities
Annual delegation meeting set for 1:30 p.m.
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Alachua County delegation to meet at Santa Fe, discuss priorities
Annual delegation meeting set for 1:30 p.m.
Newberry to reevaluate solar regulations
Solar company’s land acquisition has sparked citizen concerns.
Another lawsuit targets new Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority
Lawsuit names city of Gainesville, mayor as defendants.
JLAC rule nullifies state investigation into Gainesville bond delay
Lawmakers failed to pass motion despite 6-4 vote.
Gainesville commission approves $15K cut to manager’s salary
Item was pulled from consent for discussion.
Gainesville commission honors Chief Jones, remembers Dylan Roberts
City also approves sale of old RTS station.
Lawmakers vote to open probe into Gainesville bond delay
Delay resulted in an extra $2.9 million cost to city.
Study: Alachua County arts, culture generates more than $189 million
Alachua County took part in a nationwide study with 353 participants.
5 candidates to run for Clemons’ seat in Florida House
Four of five candidates are Gainesville residents.
Gainesville PRCA Department receives perfect accreditation score
Department achieved all 154 reaccreditation standards.
FDOT to host two Waldo Road resurfacing project meetings
Public events to focus on proposed improvements for State Road 24.
Alachua County moves forward on new parking garage, special study
Commission also discusses legislative priorities.
Gainesville reviews updated Florida audit with 12 findings completed
State conducted an 18-month review of 2022 audit.
Member withdraws from GRU Authority
Officials dispute member residency requirements
High Springs, Williston receive $700K from development grant
DeSantis awards over $8.7 million to nine rural Florida communities.
Alachua County school district removes book for sexual material
Complaint opens concerns about book bans, parents’ rights.
Alachua County OKs plan for delayed solar array near Archer
Site will produce electricity for Gainesville Regional Utilities.
New Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority seated, takes first actions
Authority set logistics for meetings moving forward.
DeSantis appoints 2 more GRU Authority members
Swearing-in meeting set for Wednesday at Gainesville City Hall.
Gainesville group sues DeSantis over GRU Authority appointments
Plaintiffs aim to nullify all board actions.
Library district approves $21.6 million budget for FY24
Millage rate rises 7.04% over rollback rate.
Judge throws out Gainesville’s GRU lawsuit
City of Gainesville lawsuit sought to prove that HB 1645 violated state process and Florida Constitution.
Gainesville, Alachua County extend $8 million radio sale amid delays
New state law could completely halt the sale.
Gainesville to eliminate City Hall fountain, renovate entire plaza
Construction could begin this winter.