Government + Politics GNV readies for final vote on exclusionary zoning Seth Johnson May 30, 2023State departments report no issues with repeal.
Local News Trenton, Chiefland, more win broadband grants J.C. Derrick May 26, 2023Announcement marks third round of broadband funding since February.
Local News Alachua County to double pothole repairs Olivia Hanna May 26, 2023Public Works Department announces purchase of the asphalt trailers
Government + Politics GNV to cut parks, positions as budgets tighten Seth Johnson May 25, 2023Ironwood to close, property taxes could rise.
Government + Politics BOCC aims to host three-week athletics competition Seth Johnson May 24, 2023World Masters Athletics would draw around 6,500 visitors.
Government + Politics BOCC settles $12 million in city grant funds Seth Johnson May 23, 2023Commission also approves roads plan.
Government + Politics Newberry changing due date for utility bills Camille Broadway May 23, 2023City sets a date for the first of two comprehensive plan public input sessions.
Government + Politics GNV eliminates Reichert House after 30 years Seth Johnson May 22, 2023Audit findings block staff.
Government + Politics GNV to consider eliminating city clerk position Seth Johnson May 19, 2023Duties would fall to city manager.
Government + Politics State funds headed to Alachua County, North Florida Seth Johnson May 19, 2023Appropriations awaiting governor approval.
Government + Politics GNV expands use of tree mitigation funds Seth Johnson May 19, 2023Fund has $7.8M surplus.
News GNV police, fire ask for $11M budget increase Seth Johnson May 18, 2023Wages account for majority of growth.
News New law cuts funding to local immigrant ID program Seth Johnson May 17, 2023Local nonprofits respond to state immigration bill.
News Gainesville to host gun violence summit in August Seth Johnson May 16, 2023Leaders hope to curb growing trend.
Government + Politics GRU to cut unfilled positions, reduce maintenance Seth Johnson May 15, 2023Reductions come as next step in debt plan.
Government + Politics DeSantis signs Rex and Brody Act into law Seth Johnson May 12, 2023Law blocks access to certain autopsy reports
Education Florida bans social media on school district devices Lauren Canterberry | World News Group May 10, 2023Gov. Ron DeSantis signs four education bills into law on Tuesday.
News Former Gainesville mayor Mac McEachern dies at 92 C.J. Gish May 10, 2023McEachern served on Gainesville City Commission during 1980s.
News BOCC settles for $2.9 million after revoking grant Seth Johnson May 9, 2023County now owns the land proposed for housing.
News City weighs allocation of HUD funding Faith Callens May 9, 2023Three more listening sessions planned this week.
Business Alachua County sets tourism tax record in 2022 Seth Johnson May 9, 2023Overnight tourists in Alachua County directly spent more than $495 million in 2022, leading to a $2.5 million increase in revenue to the county’s tourism development […]
News Citizens prepare lawsuit over state’s GRU bill Seth Johnson May 9, 2023Local group retains Jacksonville law firm.
Government + Politics GNV selects firm to manage four Eastside projects Seth Johnson May 8, 2023City poised to invest millions in coming years.
News GNV starts internal search for interim clerk Seth Johnson May 5, 2023National auditor search to begin soon.