Government + PoliticsGNV amends setbacks, criteria for substandard lots Seth Johnson Aug 18, 20232 commentsGainesville says changes allow flexibility.
Government + PoliticsMayor provides swing vote on open container motion Seth Johnson Aug 17, 20232 commentsGainesville looks to ban open alcohol but support businesses.
Government + PoliticsBOCC commissioners appointed to 6 state committees Staff Reports Aug 16, 20230 commentsThree Alachua County commissioners will serve on six committees.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission updated on imagineGNV Seth Johnson Aug 15, 20231 commentComprehensive plan nears completion.
Government + PoliticsLake City receives $200K firefighters grant Staff Reports Aug 15, 20230 commentsFunds earmarked for new equipment.
NewsNewberry approves impact fees, fire truck debt Glory Reitz Aug 15, 20233 commentsCommission also declined a request for joint meeting with county.
NewsChief Jones to retire after 48 years with GNV Seth Johnson Aug 11, 20232 commentsJones headed Gainesville Police Department for 13 years.
Government + PoliticsGNV preps for housing discussions, changes Seth Johnson Aug 10, 20232 commentsTwo neighborhood workshops set.
Local NewsCommission passes GRU budget, rate increases Seth Johnson Aug 9, 20237 commentsFinal votes to come at September meetings.
Local NewsGNV concludes gun summit, looks to future action Seth Johnson Aug 7, 20237 commentsSummit drew in hundreds over two days.
Government + PoliticsGNV approves Tesla service, delivery center Seth Johnson Aug 3, 202310 commentsBusiness hopes to start construction in November.
Government + PoliticsNewberry to raise utility rates Glory Reitz Aug 3, 20230 commentsNew state permit requirements for wastewater facilities drains city funds.
NewsNewberry to benefit from solar project expansion Glory Reitz Aug 2, 20230 commentsCity expects statewide project to fill 10% of power needs with low-priced clean energy.
NewsAC Sheriff Clovis Watson Jr. announces retirement C.J. Gish Aug 1, 20236 commentsLetter to Gov. Ron DeSantis states Oct. 1 will be final day.
Local NewsBOCC ends rental permit program prior to start Seth Johnson Aug 1, 20236 commentsNew state law blocks local program.
Local NewsGNV to repeal rental inspection program Camille Broadway Jul 27, 202312 commentsNew state law invalidates city program that ensured rental units met health and safety standards.
Local NewsGainesville sets up process for GRU control switch Camille Broadway Jul 27, 20233 commentsCommission directs staff to review ordinances, create plans while continuing legal challenge.
Government + PoliticsCitizens question carbon reduction priority Glory Reitz Jul 27, 20239 commentsGRU’s Integrated Resource Plan meeting presented with four future scenarios.
Government + PoliticsGainesville asks court to stop GRU changes Camille Broadway Jul 25, 20239 comments City files lawsuit to oppose switch in GRU governance to five-person independent board
Government + PoliticsNewberry OKs second first reading of impact fees Glory Reitz Jul 25, 20230 commentsCity to offer incentives to commercial developers that bring economic development.
NewsWaldo citizens review proposed road changes Glory Reitz Jul 21, 20232 commentsCommunity input centered around speeding, congestion and pedestrian safety.
Government + PoliticsGNV set to raise taxes 29% over rollback rate Seth Johnson Jul 20, 20236 commentsIncrease comes as city faced budget deficit.
Government + PoliticsGRU to hold meeting on electric needs Seth Johnson Jul 20, 20230 commentsInput meetings will continue into 2024.
Government + PoliticsGainesville considers inclusionary zoning Seth Johnson Jul 19, 20239 commentsInclusionary zoning aims to increase affordable rental units.