DeSantis appoints 3 GNV leaders to Academic Board
Governor selects local UF alum to Florida School for Competitive Academics Board of Trustees.
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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.
Lake City receives $200K firefighters grant
Funds earmarked for new equipment.
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