Alachua County school district removes book for sexual material
Complaint opens concerns about book bans, parents’ rights.
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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.
Alachua County to move legal notices onto county website
County says move will increase audience.
DeSantis appoints first three Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority members
Five-member board scheduled to assume control on Oct. 1.
Alachua County finalizes millage rate, budget
County will earn around $18 million more in property taxes despite millage rate decrease.
Newberry looks for safe school transportation options
Commissioners concerned about sex offenders, long walks to school.
Newberry approves $43 million budget
Commission votes in program to give largest raises to lowest-paid employees.
High Springs Commission raises millage 27% over rollback rate
Manager says flat rate would result in layoffs.
Alachua County to vote on $751M budget, pulling public notices
County also considering buying land near Watermelon Pond.
Alachua County adds bus route to Jonesville
Route paid for by fees on new development.
GNV, state hold GRU lawsuit hearing
State officials say Gainesville is suing the wrong people.
Gainesville property taxes to leap 29% over rollback rate
Tax increase fills budget hole following GRU transfer reduction.
GNV delays Boltin Center vote for design plans
Center to return in November after community input session.
BOCC narrows focus of future inclusionary zoning
Commissioners spoke against a blanket policy.
Alachua County to host election worker orientations
Orientations are in preparation for the 2024 Election Cycle.
Ironwood enters management watch after audit
Recommendations to come in spring.
GNV chosen for initial federal planning grant
Housing and Urban Development grant opens door for more money later on.