GNV to discuss Eastside sports complex, ARPA funds
Apr 27, 2022
The Gainesville City Commission will meet for its General Policy Committee (GPC) on Thursday and discuss or act on a variety of issues including an Eastside […]
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GNV to discuss Eastside sports complex, ARPA funds
The Gainesville City Commission will meet for its General Policy Committee (GPC) on Thursday and discuss or act on a variety of issues including an Eastside […]
BOCC discusses future of public comment
Apr 26, 2022
Alachua County staff will start investigating ways to increase remote public comment after getting rid of the call-in system it used during the COVID-19 pandemic. During […]
BOCC approves boundaries, adds new precinct
Apr 26, 2022
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) voted to adopt the new election precinct lines presented by the Supervisor of Elections Office (SOE) that will […]
Newberry moves ahead on $4M-$6M City Hall building
Apr 26, 2022
The City of Newberry held its regular meeting on Monday evening after holding a swearing-in ceremony for the three incumbents that kept their seats at the […]
Gainesville gets glimpse of downtown plans
Apr 24, 2022
Creating a downtown development authority, or a similar type of group, to aid growth in Gainesville will be one of the key elements of a downtown […]
City to require developers to host workshops
Apr 23, 2022
Larger property developers will need to meet with members of surrounding neighborhoods before submitting an application with the city, following a change to the city’s land […]
Newberry, Archer to modify lawsuit against county
Apr 22, 2022
The cities of Newberry and Archer will discuss modifying a lawsuit against Alachua County at separate meetings on Monday, pausing two counts of the lawsuit while […]
Gainesville raises cost of rental unit permits
Apr 21, 2022
Gainesville landlords will end up paying an additional $33 a year to register their rental units, but the city commission also voted Thursday to ease some […]
GNV approves nonprofit funds, stuck on process
Apr 21, 2022
The Gainesville City Commission voted Thursday to approve the $6.9 million in nonprofit funding that the Community Foundation of North Central Florida recommended. The commission set […]
County denies West End development plan
Apr 21, 2022
Alachua County’s Local Planning Agency and Planning Commission turned down a development zoning for West End Golf Course that would split the land into a 70-home […]
Gainesville will miss deadline for 2021 audit
Apr 20, 2022
Although Gainesville has made progress in shoring up problems with its Department of Financial Services, an outside consultant said Wednesday that the city will not meet […]
GNV to distribute $6.9 million to local nonprofits
Apr 20, 2022
The Gainesville City Commission will convene Thursday for its regular meeting, capping a week of special meetings. City officials met Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday to cover […]
BOCC motions on lobby effort, land conservation
Apr 19, 2022
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) passed a two-part motion at its special meeting on Tuesday and expressed support for a new facility to […]
High Springs buys rescue craft after role change
Apr 18, 2022
The High Springs City Commission voted on Thursday to purchase a rescue boat for its fire department now that the city’s role changed with the purchase […]
BOCC to talk next fiscal budget at special meeting
Apr 18, 2022
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will hold a special meeting on Tuesday to hear presentations and dive into its environmental protections department budget […]
Dixie County receives $10M for infrastructure
Apr 15, 2022
Dixie County received more than $10 million in funding from the General Appropriations Act on Friday to address three infrastructure projects. At a press conference held […]
Justice positive toward remote court proceedings
Apr 15, 2022
Florida Supreme Court Justice Jamie Grosshans said the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the judiciary to adapt and expressed optimism that some remote court options could become […]
Planned renovation of Boltin Center crumbles
Apr 14, 2022
Time, termites and structural inadequacies have forced the Gainesville City Commission to pivot from renovating the Thelma A. Boltin Center to replacing the 80-year-old facility. Built […]
Gainesville awards raises to charter officers
Apr 14, 2022
The Gainesville City Commission voted to give its two remaining permanent charter officers a 2.5 percent raise and to boost the city clerk’s pay 10 percent. […]
Newberry launches new citizen reporting tool
Apr 13, 2022
The City of Newberry is releasing a new platform for residents to report quality-of-life issues through a mobile app. Newberry announced on Tuesday a partnership with […]
Incumbents take Newberry, Archer elections
Apr 12, 2022
Three local municipalities held elections Tuesday for three separate commission seats, with four other races featuring only one candidate. In Newberry, incumbent Monty Farnsworth won the […]
Inflation makes biggest annual jump in 40 years
Apr 12, 2022
The consumer price index rose 8.5 percent in March from 12 months earlier, the Labor Department said Tuesday—the biggest year-over-year increase since 1981. Experts blame supply chain problems, […]
BOCC creates new grant, modifies flagpole code
Apr 12, 2022
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) met on Tuesday for its regular meeting to discuss flag requirements, a new grant program and the new […]
GNV creates process after grocery store proposal
Apr 9, 2022
The Gainesville City Commission will implement an unsolicited proposal process until Nov. 1 after approval of staff’s plan at its regular meeting on Thursday. The commission […]