Lake City receives $200K firefighters grant
Funds earmarked for new equipment.
Government + Politics
Newberry approves impact fees, fire truck debt
Commission also declined a request for joint meeting with county.
Chief Jones to retire after 48 years with GNV
Jones headed Gainesville Police Department for 13 years.
GNV preps for housing discussions, changes
Two neighborhood workshops set.
Commission passes GRU budget, rate increases
Final votes to come at September meetings.
GNV concludes gun summit, looks to future action
Summit drew in hundreds over two days.
GNV approves Tesla service, delivery center
Business hopes to start construction in November.
Newberry to raise utility rates
New state permit requirements for wastewater facilities drains city funds.
Newberry to benefit from solar project expansion
City expects statewide project to fill 10% of power needs with low-priced clean energy.
AC Sheriff Clovis Watson Jr. announces retirement
Letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis states Oct. 1 will be final day.
BOCC ends rental permit program prior to start
New state law blocks local program.
GNV to repeal rental inspection program
New state law invalidates city program that ensured rental units met health and safety standards.
Gainesville sets up process for GRU control switch
Commission directs staff to review ordinances, create plans while continuing legal challenge.
Citizens question carbon reduction priority
GRU’s Integrated Resource Plan meeting presented with four future scenarios.
Gainesville asks court to stop GRU changes
City files lawsuit to oppose switch in GRU governance to five-person independent board
Newberry OKs second first reading of impact fees
City to offer incentives to commercial developers that bring economic development.
Waldo citizens review proposed road changes
Community input centered around speeding, congestion and pedestrian safety.
GNV set to raise taxes 29% over rollback rate
Increase comes as city faced budget deficit.
GRU to hold meeting on electric needs
Input meetings will continue into 2024.
Gainesville considers inclusionary zoning
Inclusionary zoning aims to increase affordable rental units.
Núñez highlights Florida’s Alzheimer’s fight
Ocala press conference speakers reinforced priority of Alzheimer’s care in Florida.
State roof, home repair funds now available
Non-Gainesville Alachua County low-income residents are eligible to apply.
GNV airport gets $6.3 million in federal funds
Funding to cover new firefighting vehicle, improvements.
League of Women Voters honors Barton
Recognition part of statewide effort.