High Springs kickstarts draft mural ordinance
Attorney, commissioner present different options.
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High Springs kickstarts draft mural ordinance
Attorney, commissioner present different options.
Early voting period opens on Saturday
Alachua County residents can vote at seven locations for primary elections.
BOCC approves Duke Energy exception with warning
After 8 months, approval comes through at regular meeting.
Meadowbrook gains approval for two-story range
Facility would allow golf course to reopen.
Newberry approves plat for new development
Commission also authorizes contract for City Hall designs.
GRU to return utility deposits
Decision assists customers dealing with fuel price, high usage increases.
Democrats pass spending bill
Senate passes Democrats’ omnibus spending, prescription drug, and climate bill along party lines.
Ballot station to be available on Monday
Vote-by-mail ballots can be dropped off from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
GNV approves zoning, density ordinances 4-3
Five hours of public comment pushed the meeting to midnight.
GNV votes to keep part of Streatery pedestrian-only
Commission looks for options to balance restaurant needs with neighborhood.
GRU waives summer late fees
Soaring fuel prices coincide with hot summer temperatures, increased electricity usage.
BOCC agrees to expand redevelopment area
Change in GCRA could expand scope of 8th and Waldo project.
County voices opposition to GNV zoning plans
City, county commissioners spar at joint meeting.
DeSantis fills Columbia County School Board seat
Unopposed candidate joins board ahead of schedule.
GNV eyes change for micromobility program
Program passed 1-year pilot in June.
County presents plans for Four Creeks Preserve
Parking lot and new trail to come in Phase 2.
Kiner selected new head of Children’s Trust
Kiner grew up in east Gainesville and graduated from UF, Buchholz.
Newberry opts to keep services despite late bills
Late payments won’t lead to electricity, water shutoffs.
Two local districts model trendy development tool
Alachua County has three of Florida’s 800 community development districts.
Labor Coalition to host GNV mayor candidate forum
Questions to include living wage, affordable housing, healthcare.
Scott officially takes charge as 26th police chief
New GPD chief highlights youth violence and police calling.
GNV revisits Infinity Line bike trail project
Commission also approves ballot initiative to reword its charter.
Local election office finds second ballot error
Almost 900 voters in Precinct 51 will need new ballots.
GNV, state candidates to attend local forums
Wednesday’s forum will be in person followed by a virtual Thursday event.