5 candidates to run for Clemons’ seat in Florida House
Four of five candidates are Gainesville residents.
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5 candidates to run for Clemons’ seat in Florida House
Four of five candidates are Gainesville residents.
Gainesville PRCA Department receives perfect accreditation score
Department achieved all 154 reaccreditation standards.
FDOT to host two Waldo Road resurfacing project meetings
Public events to focus on proposed improvements for State Road 24.
Alachua County moves forward on new parking garage, special study
Commission also discusses legislative priorities.
Gainesville reviews updated Florida audit with 12 findings completed
State conducted an 18-month review of 2022 audit.
Member withdraws from GRU Authority
Officials dispute member residency requirements
High Springs, Williston receive $700K from development grant
DeSantis awards over $8.7 million to nine rural Florida communities.
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.