Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua lays out budget priorities Glory Reitz Sep 9, 20241 commentInfrastructure, public safety and recreation take top places.
EducationSchool board approves tentative budget, millage rates Glory Reitz Aug 1, 20241 commentProposed budget set at $597 million.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County sets tentative tax rates and assessments Glory Reitz Jul 10, 20241 commentGeneral 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, 20240 commentsCity’s 2024 budget accounts for over $66 million.
NewsChildren’s Trust approves unallocated funds, tentative budget Glory Reitz Jun 20, 20241 comment$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, 20241 commentGainesville staff also voices their perspective on utility revenues.
Government + PoliticsGainesville to pass final vote for referendum, review budget on Tuesday Seth Johnson Jun 17, 20244 commentsGeneral government disagrees with Gainesville Regional Utility’s revenue calculation.
Government + PoliticsWard: stability needed for GRU, budget numbers Seth Johnson Jun 14, 20246 commentsGRU 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, 202412 commentsHigh Springs police, Newberry wastewater, Gainesville HazMat all axed.
Education5 financial tips for college graduates StatePoint Media May 27, 20240 commentsStrategies for young adults managing finances independently.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County hears initial budgets by constitutional officers Seth Johnson May 8, 20240 commentsCounty manager to present proposed budget in July.
Government + PoliticsGainesville enters budget season dependent on DeSantis appointments Seth Johnson May 7, 20243 commentsStaff presented two proposed budgets that hinge on utility funding.
Government + PoliticsWard: Gainesville kept the ship sailing in 2023 Seth Johnson Feb 13, 20242 commentsMayor highlights progress despite legislative, fiscal challenges.
Government + PoliticsCurry recommends first actions to cover $1.4 million shortfall Seth Johnson Feb 6, 20249 commentsFinance Committee approves reassigned funds.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission approves $15K cut to manager’s salary Seth Johnson Oct 20, 20231 commentItem was pulled from consent for discussion.
Government + PoliticsNewberry approves $43 million budget Glory Reitz Sep 26, 20231 commentCommission 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, 20232 commentsCounty also considering buying land near Watermelon Pond.
NewsChildren’s Trust approves first budget reading Glory Reitz Sep 13, 20230 commentsBoard also approved six nonprofits to begin negotiating agreements.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County votes on 2024 taxes, assessments Seth Johnson Sep 12, 20231 commentProperty tax, stormwater assessment to increase.
EducationSchool Board passes budget for 2024 Glory Reitz Sep 11, 20230 commentsReapportioned funding shrank the budget by $4.5 million since initial plan.
FeaturedGNV votes to raise GRU rates, property taxes Seth Johnson Sep 7, 20239 commentsBudget relies on 29% property tax increase.
Government + PoliticsNewberry passes tentative budget Glory Reitz Sep 7, 20230 commentsCommissioners table compensation plan after split vote without tie-breaking member.
EducationSchool board hashes out budget priorities Glory Reitz Sep 6, 20230 commentsSpecial budget meeting produces some clarity, discussion of staff’s work
Local LivingBest Gainesville restaurants for under $15 meal Olivia Hanna Aug 26, 20231 commentEating out on a budget doesn’t mean you have to compromise on flavor.