Local NewsNewberry approves road agreement with FDOT Glory Reitz Aug 29, 20230 commentsThe commission also moved forward with county waste agreement.
Local NewsBOCC closes GRACE budget gap, studies larger role Seth Johnson Aug 29, 20232 commentsAlachua County examines taking control of outreach team and covering $350,000 shortfall.
NewsDeSantis in Lake City: still time to evacuate Seth Johnson Aug 29, 20230 commentsRun from storm surge; hide from wind, governor says.
NewsGNV officials give information at storm meeting Seth Johnson Aug 28, 20230 commentsCity handed out 6,800 sandbags on Monday.
Government + PoliticsNorth Central Florida prepares for Idalia C.J. Gish Aug 28, 20230 commentsHurricane warning issued for region.
NewsOfficials: Take Idalia seriously J.C. Derrick Aug 27, 20231 commentStorm expected to hit Florida's Gulf Coast as a Category 2 hurricane.
Government + PoliticsDowntown road sections may permanently close Seth Johnson Aug 24, 20233 commentsPlan board approves developer petition.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis appoints 3 GNV leaders to Academic Board Staff Reports Aug 24, 20230 commentsGovernor selects local UF alum to Florida School for Competitive Academics Board of Trustees.
NewsWilliston pushes for faster internet Glory Reitz Aug 24, 20230 commentsCity has been working for over a year to improve internet speeds.
Local NewsSplit BOCC kills meat processing plans Seth Johnson Aug 22, 20236 commentsNewberry, county trade barbs as project falls apart.
NewsGFR receives $184K Firefighters grant Staff Reports Aug 21, 20232 commentsMarks the second Assistance to Firefighters Grant the department has received since June.
CrimeBurglary, larceny fuel 20% GNV crime increase Seth Johnson Aug 21, 20232 commentsPersons shot on the increase over 2022.
Government + PoliticsGNV amends setbacks, criteria for substandard lots Seth Johnson Aug 18, 20232 commentsGainesville says changes allow flexibility.
Government + PoliticsMayor provides swing vote on open container motion Seth Johnson Aug 17, 20232 commentsGainesville looks to ban open alcohol but support businesses.
Government + PoliticsBOCC commissioners appointed to 6 state committees Staff Reports Aug 16, 20230 commentsThree Alachua County commissioners will serve on six committees.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission updated on imagineGNV Seth Johnson Aug 15, 20231 commentComprehensive plan nears completion.
Government + PoliticsLake City receives $200K firefighters grant Staff Reports Aug 15, 20230 commentsFunds earmarked for new equipment.
NewsNewberry approves impact fees, fire truck debt Glory Reitz Aug 15, 20233 commentsCommission also declined a request for joint meeting with county.
NewsChief Jones to retire after 48 years with GNV Seth Johnson Aug 11, 20232 commentsJones headed Gainesville Police Department for 13 years.
Government + PoliticsGNV preps for housing discussions, changes Seth Johnson Aug 10, 20232 commentsTwo neighborhood workshops set.
Local NewsCommission passes GRU budget, rate increases Seth Johnson Aug 9, 20237 commentsFinal votes to come at September meetings.
Local NewsGNV concludes gun summit, looks to future action Seth Johnson Aug 7, 20237 commentsSummit drew in hundreds over two days.
Government + PoliticsGNV approves Tesla service, delivery center Seth Johnson Aug 3, 202310 commentsBusiness hopes to start construction in November.
Government + PoliticsNewberry to raise utility rates Glory Reitz Aug 3, 20230 commentsNew state permit requirements for wastewater facilities drains city funds.