GNV votes to raise GRU rates, property taxes
Budget relies on 29% property tax increase.
Government + Politics
GNV alters 794 lots, substandard parcel criteria
Changes give developers more leeway on small lots.
Newberry passes tentative budget
Commissioners table compensation plan after split vote without tie-breaking member.
BOCC provides one-year extension for GRACE program
County wants to consider new structure for program going forward.
County tax collector sued, BOCC aids in defense
State agency also sued at least nine other tax collectors.
GNV’s Eastman named to Florida League of Cities
Gainesville commissioner appointed to serve on Municipal Administration Committee.
Disaster declaration includes Levy, Dixie counties
Declaration allows FEMA assistance for 30 days.
ACFR deploys team to aid Idalia response
Mobile unit provides radio, cell, internet, power.
Newberry approves road agreement with FDOT
The commission also moved forward with county waste agreement.
BOCC closes GRACE budget gap, studies larger role
Alachua County examines taking control of outreach team and covering $350,000 shortfall.
DeSantis in Lake City: still time to evacuate
Run from storm surge; hide from wind, governor says.
GNV officials give information at storm meeting
City handed out 6,800 sandbags on Monday.
North Central Florida prepares for Idalia
Hurricane warning issued for region.
Officials: Take Idalia seriously
Storm expected to hit Florida's Gulf Coast as a Category 2 hurricane.
Downtown road sections may permanently close
Plan board approves developer petition.
DeSantis appoints 3 GNV leaders to Academic Board
Governor selects local UF alum to Florida School for Competitive Academics Board of Trustees.
Williston pushes for faster internet
City has been working for over a year to improve internet speeds.
Split BOCC kills meat processing plans
Newberry, county trade barbs as project falls apart.
GFR receives $184K Firefighters grant
Marks the second Assistance to Firefighters Grant the department has received since June.
Burglary, larceny fuel 20% GNV crime increase
Persons shot on the increase over 2022.
GNV amends setbacks, criteria for substandard lots
Gainesville says changes allow flexibility.
Mayor provides swing vote on open container motion
Gainesville looks to ban open alcohol but support businesses.
BOCC commissioners appointed to 6 state committees
Three Alachua County commissioners will serve on six committees.
Gainesville commission updated on imagineGNV
Comprehensive plan nears completion.