Impact of new homelessness law remains unclear
Oct 17, 2024
Mayor Ward says he expects little effect to city’s homelessness response.
Government + Politics
Impact of new homelessness law remains unclear
Mayor Ward says he expects little effect to city’s homelessness response.
GRU completes mandated water service inventory for all residences
Oct 17, 2024
New guidelines aimed at reducing lead exposure.
General election early voting to start Oct. 21
Oct 16, 2024
Eight locations to be made available for Alachua County voters.
Forward Focus: Eastern Alachua County 3-year initiative to start
Oct 16, 2024
County to hold community input session on Oct. 24 in Hawthorne.
Alachua County completes 10 flashing beacons for pedestrian safety
Oct 16, 2024
New beacons installed at multiple locations.
Newberry passes initial reading on first community development district
Oct 15, 2024
Commission also approves maximum guaranteed price for veterans memorial.
Gainesville celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day at City Hall Plaza
Oct 14, 2024
Speakers said Gainesville is the only city to make the holiday switch.
Department of Energy awards $47 million to Gainesville’s utility
Oct 14, 2024
Money to improve grid resilience.
Ethics complaint accuses Bielarski of misusing funds for election
Oct 14, 2024
Utility head says GRU is obligated to educate.
Gainesville, Alachua County move forward with school speed cameras
Oct 11, 2024
Tickets could come for those driving 10+ over the speed limit.
Meet the Candidates: 8th Judicial Circuit State Attorney
Oct 10, 2024
Incumbent Brian Kramer will face Yvens Pierre-Antoine for office.
Revisited: GRU preps wastewater response to storms
Oct 9, 2024
Millions of extra gallons challenge system during storms.
Alachua County OKs homeless outreach
Oct 9, 2024
BOCC also hears update on $133M construction, approves temporary use permit.
Judge denies injunction, calls single-member district vote “unlawful”
Oct 8, 2024
10th Circuit Court says county did not follow proper process.
Gainesville officially combines all single-family zoning, allows smaller lot sizes
Oct 3, 2024
Zoning issue reaches end after years of discussion.
Newberry government, citizen clash over charter conversion comments
Oct 3, 2024
City sends charter school conversion opponent a cease-and-desist letter.
Alachua County voters to decide on 6 state, several local ballot initiatives
Oct 2, 2024
Two local ballot initiatives under review by courts.
Newberry workshops comprehensive plan updates
Oct 2, 2024
Planners still taking input before finalizing plan.
Alachua County alarmed over Mill Creek Development plans, seeks to intervene
Oct 1, 2024
Development already passed preliminary vote by city of Alachua.
Supervisor of Elections announces new polling places
Oct 1, 2024
List includes 13 new locations since 2022 General Election.
Gainesville finishes budget season, sets final millage for 2025
Sep 30, 2024
City’s general fund reduced by $1.1 million.
Meet the Candidates 2024: State Senate District 9
Sep 30, 2024
State representative runs against UF doctor.
Alachua County OKs preliminary review for 87-acre development near I-75
Sep 26, 2024
Development could have up to 639 units plus commercial space.