GNV funds another $250K for lawsuit
Lawsuit seeks to stop state control of Gainesville Regional Utilities.
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GNV funds another $250K for lawsuit
Lawsuit seeks to stop state control of Gainesville Regional Utilities.
Gainesville moves to reinstate open container ban
Pre-pandemic ordinance on track to return Jan. 1.
Beautification board awards 10 projects
Projects crossed uses and size.
Children’s Trust approves first budget reading
Board also approved six nonprofits to begin negotiating agreements.
GNV attorney asks for another $250K for lawsuit
Lawsuit seeks to stop state control of Gainesville Regional Utilities.
Alachua County votes on 2024 taxes, assessments
Property tax, stormwater assessment to increase.
Newberry welcome sign nears completion
Project still needs some masonry, lighting and landscaping work.
One Nation One Project calls for Phase 2 projects
Initiative has up to $200,000 in ARPA funds to give out.
County asks GNV to reconsider Thelma Boltin Center
City plans to take next steps on Sept. 21.
GNV votes to raise GRU rates, property taxes
Budget relies on 29% property tax increase.
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.