Newberry schedules final vote for impact fees
Commission set rate on Monday.
Government + Politics
GNV gives last approval for 8,000-unit development
City denied the application in 2019.
BOCC aims for free jail calls with uncertain route
Motion would terminate current contract.
GNV votes on salaries, updated on budget freezes
City has paused hiring 51 positions.
GRU’s financial reporting earns clean audit
Yearly external report reviews utility’s accounting, compliance.
BOCC continues slaughterhouse plan in Newberry
Special meeting prompted large turnout.
BOCC sets road paving parameters based on surtax
Dedicated portion goes to residential roads.
Newberry board OKs zipline site plan
Board also approved new commercial, residential growth.
High Springs plans for utility expansion to I-75
City changes mandatory connections to voluntary.
BOCC shrinks size of cottage neighborhood homes
Commissioners change development code as moratorium is ending.
Gainesville to revitalize downtown power district
Mayor hopes to see action in 2024.
Starke receives community center renovation funds
Project to get $700K through FDOE programs.
Alachua County to buy 650 acres for conservation
BOCC approves acquisition of Lake Alto and Lochloosa Slough properties.
Newberry considers veterans memorial to open 2024
Solar farm discussion set for April 10.
GNV manager updates committee on K-9 unit
Staff finishes two of three steps.
GNV chooses new fire assessment methodology
New method shifts burden to larger facilities.
Hundreds sign letters on 300 Club rezoning
Neighbors split in opposition, support.
City readies lobbyists, counsel against GRU bill
Commission pushes for legislative amendments.
Alachua opens downtown parking to draw activity
Decade-long project cost almost $1 million.
Final state committee approves Rex and Brody Act
Bill named in memory of two Alachua County boys.
Local legislators back bill to alter GRU control
Friday vote allows bill to continue to Florida House.
GNV groups speak against proposed local bill
Legislators will discuss bill on Friday.
Newberry approves new resident impact fees
Fees likely to take effect in late June.
Proposed bill could change GRU governance
Alachua County delegation to meet Friday.