Government + PoliticsGRU Authority moves to demolish buildings, then sell part of Power District Seth Johnson Sep 10, 20268 commentsBuildings vacated, unmaintained for last 14 years.
Government + PoliticsGainesville wins $25 million Choice Neighborhoods grant from federal government Seth Johnson Sep 3, 202611 commentsThree years of planning aimed at transforming East University Ave.
Government + PoliticsGainesville seeks community input on future of Southwest Study Area Staff Reports Sep 2, 20260 commentsMeeting slated for Sept. 16 at UF/IFAS Beef Teaching Unit South in Gainesville.
Government + PoliticsGainesville City Commission approves $500K Streatery Improvement Grant program Staff Reports Aug 14, 20261 commentProgram to provide up to $50,000 per eligible business.
EducationSBAC advances agreement on Citizens Field for environmental inspections Nick Anschultz Jul 31, 20261 commentVote allows board to move forward with initial inspection period.
Government + PoliticsGainesville restricts millage rate, aims to bump fire assessment Seth Johnson Jul 17, 20265 commentsBudget season entering final stretch.
Government + PoliticsGainesville open to purchase, partnership bids for Ironwood Golf Course Seth Johnson Jun 18, 20262 commentsOptions to return this fall.
Government + PoliticsGainesville sits on $12 million budget gap with summer savings projected Seth Johnson May 29, 20267 commentsPolice, fire present draft budgets.
Government + PoliticsGainesville starts work to finalize The Streatery for $4.5 million Seth Johnson Apr 13, 20265 commentsConstruction to finish by October.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission to hold city manager search this fall Seth Johnson Apr 2, 20261 commentSearch should end February 2027.
Government + PoliticsGainesville to review city manager search, red-light cameras, annexation Seth Johnson Mar 31, 20267 commentsCommission also considering $5.7M road project.
NewsGainesville receives $10.2M federal transit grant Staff Reports Mar 17, 20261 commentFunds earmarked for multiple Gainesville Regional Transit System projects.
Government + PoliticsGainesville preps for more city construction with $9M approval on Thursday Seth Johnson Feb 17, 20260 commentsUtility authority asks for commission bond approval.
Government + PoliticsGainesville again paves way for multistory downtown apartment building on Lot 10 Seth Johnson Jan 16, 20268 commentsCity to give away 16 parcels in Heartwood.
Government + PoliticsGainesville plans to finalize comments and comprehensive plan by early 2026 Seth Johnson Dec 11, 20252 commentsPublic feedback still available.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission approves charter officer raises Seth Johnson Dec 8, 20255 commentsWillits selected as mayor pro tempore.
Government + PoliticsGainesville OKs affordable housing loan, 27-acre sale to GRACE Marketplace Seth Johnson Oct 23, 20250 commentsHomeless shelter will now own the underlying land.
Government + PoliticsNew $22M stadium could follow sale of Gainesville’s Citizens Field Seth Johnson Oct 9, 20257 commentsNew $22 million stadium could follow.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County, MV Transportation consider how to fill potential 7-month transit gap Seth Johnson Oct 7, 20252 commentsGainesville’s in-house move causes ripples.
Government + PoliticsGainesville approves contracts for interim manager, stormwater billing Seth Johnson Sep 25, 20251 commentLand trust contract also extended.
Local NewsDemolition underway for Gainesville’s Thelma Boltin Center Seth Johnson Sep 16, 202510 commentsYears of back-and-forth now settled.
Government + PoliticsGainesville selects chief operating officer to fill city manager role Seth Johnson Sep 4, 20250 commentsPersons to start in October.
Government + PoliticsGainesville considers complex plan to keep Lot 10 development alive Seth Johnson Aug 22, 202510 commentsThe city of Gainesville signaled that it will regain ownership of Lot 10 after the developer failed to start construction within four years of the original […]
Government + PoliticsGainesville, Alachua County research bus routes, Hoggetowne Medieval Faire Seth Johnson Jun 17, 202521 commentsCommissions punt on Gainesville Community Redevelopment Area talks.