Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua lays out budget priorities Glory Reitz Sep 9, 2024Infrastructure, public safety and recreation take top places.
EducationSchool board approves tentative budget, millage rates Glory Reitz Aug 1, 2024Proposed budget set at $597 million.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County sets tentative tax rates and assessments Glory Reitz Jul 10, 2024General county tax rate drops again while fire services and law enforcement rates stay the same
Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua proceeds on schedule with budget Glory Reitz Jun 24, 2024City’s 2024 budget accounts for over $66 million.
NewsChildren’s Trust approves unallocated funds, tentative budget Glory Reitz Jun 20, 2024$1.6 million left from last year being allocated for three goals.
NewsGainesville finalizes ballot question, reviews in-house IT options Seth Johnson Jun 18, 2024Gainesville staff also voices their perspective on utility revenues.
Government + PoliticsGainesville to pass final vote for referendum, review budget on Tuesday Seth Johnson Jun 17, 2024General government disagrees with Gainesville Regional Utility’s revenue calculation.
Government + PoliticsWard: stability needed for GRU, budget numbers Seth Johnson Jun 14, 2024GRU Authority approved motion to further cut its general services contribution on Wednesday.
NewsDeSantis vetoes $14.8M in Alachua County funds, OKs $38M land purchase for UF Seth Johnson Jun 13, 2024High Springs police, Newberry wastewater, Gainesville HazMat all axed.
Education5 financial tips for college graduates StatePoint Media May 27, 2024Strategies for young adults managing finances independently.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County hears initial budgets by constitutional officers Seth Johnson May 8, 2024County manager to present proposed budget in July.
Government + PoliticsGainesville enters budget season dependent on DeSantis appointments Seth Johnson May 7, 2024Staff presented two proposed budgets that hinge on utility funding.
Government + PoliticsWard: Gainesville kept the ship sailing in 2023 Seth Johnson Feb 13, 2024Mayor highlights progress despite legislative, fiscal challenges.
Government + PoliticsCurry recommends first actions to cover $1.4 million shortfall Seth Johnson Feb 6, 2024Finance Committee approves reassigned funds.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission approves $15K cut to manager’s salary Seth Johnson Oct 20, 2023Item was pulled from consent for discussion.
Government + PoliticsNewberry approves $43 million budget Glory Reitz Sep 26, 2023Commission votes in program to give largest raises to lowest-paid employees.
FeaturedAlachua County to vote on $751M budget, pulling public notices Seth Johnson Sep 25, 2023County also considering buying land near Watermelon Pond.
NewsChildren’s Trust approves first budget reading Glory Reitz Sep 13, 2023Board also approved six nonprofits to begin negotiating agreements.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County votes on 2024 taxes, assessments Seth Johnson Sep 12, 2023Property tax, stormwater assessment to increase.
EducationSchool Board passes budget for 2024 Glory Reitz Sep 11, 2023Reapportioned funding shrank the budget by $4.5 million since initial plan.
FeaturedGNV votes to raise GRU rates, property taxes Seth Johnson Sep 7, 2023Budget relies on 29% property tax increase.
Government + PoliticsNewberry passes tentative budget Glory Reitz Sep 7, 2023Commissioners table compensation plan after split vote without tie-breaking member.
EducationSchool board hashes out budget priorities Glory Reitz Sep 6, 2023Special budget meeting produces some clarity, discussion of staff’s work
Local LivingBest Gainesville restaurants for under $15 meal Olivia Hanna Aug 26, 2023Eating out on a budget doesn’t mean you have to compromise on flavor.