Government + PoliticsSplit GNV commission passes zoning on 1,778 acres Seth Johnson Oct 6, 20221 commentDevelopment plan was initially rejected in 2019.
Local NewsGRU continues late fee policy for October C.J. Gish Oct 4, 20221 commentLate fees have not been collected since June.
ElectionsAlachua County election office sends out ballots C.J. Gish Oct 4, 20220 commentsMore than 45,000 ballots were mailed.
Government + PoliticsNewberry extends summer utility program C.J. Gish Oct 3, 20220 commentsProgram reduces disconnections, late fees.
FeaturedAlachua County avoids Hurricane Ian’s worst Seth Johnson Sep 29, 20220 commentsCounty, local cities end emergency operations, will send rescue units south.
Government + PoliticsBiden approves disaster assistance to Florida C.J. Gish Sep 29, 20220 commentsFEMA to provide assistance following Hurricane Ian damage.
Government + PoliticsClosures continue ahead of Hurricane Ian C.J. Gish Sep 28, 20220 commentsTropical storm watch now in effect throughout region.
Government + PoliticsBridlewood advances after High Springs board vote Seth Johnson Sep 28, 20221 comment2,000-unit development now needs commission approval.
Government + PoliticsBOCC issues non-mandatory evacuation order Camille Broadway Sep 27, 20221 commentCity discusses potential impact of Hurricane Ian at town hall meeting
Government + PoliticsBOCC approves $5 million in emergency funds Seth Johnson Sep 27, 20220 commentsCommission also ratifies millage rate, talks surtax.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County opens emergency shelters Taryn Ashby Sep 27, 20220 commentsShelters in Gainesville available ahead of Hurricane Ian.
Government + PoliticsLandlords voice opposition to city inspection program Seth Johnson Sep 27, 20220 commentsPermit program requires energy efficiency upgrades
Government + PoliticsBOCC may delay West End development item Seth Johnson Sep 26, 20220 commentsAlachua County to vote on land purchase, millage rate.
NewsGNV offers prefilled and make-your-own sandbags Camille Broadway Sep 26, 20220 commentsCity residents can pick up or fill up 10 bags Tuesday.
Government + PoliticsGNV commission approves GRU rate increase, budgets Seth Johnson Sep 22, 20225 commentsMillage to remain flat but generate extra funds.
NewsGNV delays final passage of zoning ordinances J.C. Derrick Sep 22, 20221 commentZoning ordinances will return for final vote Oct. 17.
Government + PoliticsFed hikes rates by three quarters of a point Mary Muncy | World News Group Sep 22, 20220 commentsInterest rates could increase to 4 percent by December.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs weighs salary bump, new city attorney Seth Johnson Sep 21, 20220 commentsCommission also votes on loan, millage rate.
Government + PoliticsAC staff, developers present plans for 4,000 acres Seth Johnson Sep 20, 20223 commentsLand contains one of 47 area strategic ecosystems.
Government + PoliticsLocal leaders launch surtax campaign for November Seth Johnson Sep 19, 202211 commentsProposal increases to full-cent infrastructure surtax.
Government + PoliticsGNV commission to convene three times this week Seth Johnson Sep 18, 20221 commentCity will vote at two specials meetings, regular general policy committee.
Government + PoliticsGNV updated on audit, construction, solar power Seth Johnson Sep 15, 20221 commentLate audit will miss second deadline.
Government + PoliticsBOCC initiates rental permitting, learns from GNV Seth Johnson Sep 14, 20221 commentMaintenance standards start next year, energy standards in 2026.
Local NewsGINI makes strides in Alachua County Taryn Ashby Sep 14, 20221 commentAlachua County community leaders give six-month update on GINI advances.