Gainesville approves business tax increase, 14-story apartment complex
Jul 18, 2025
Commission also sets cap on millage rate.
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Gainesville approves business tax increase, 14-story apartment complex
Commission also sets cap on millage rate.
Gainesville considers ending fire exemption for charitable, religious entities
Jun 19, 2025
Exempted organizations could pay combined $525,000.
Gainesville’s $5.2M budget gap increases after hearing from police, fire
May 23, 2025
Commission sets maximum fire assessment rate.
Gainesville City Commission votes for special election to retry utility referendum
May 15, 2025
Previous referendum passed in November 2024.
Gainesville discusses Citizens Field, buys 51 acres of conservation land
May 1, 2025
The Gainesville City Commission voted Thursday to buy a 51-acre piece of land for conservation and to sell, once again, the old fire station off South […]
Gainesville leaders discuss Easter shooting, historic event issues at TB McPherson
Apr 24, 2025
Manager said warnings should have been raised.
Gainesville looks for $130K for another year of Hoggetowne downtown
Apr 10, 2025
Commissioners ask staff to explore Gainesville Raceway, Job Corps Center for possible permanent location.
Gainesville talks Citizens Field, partnership with school district
Mar 13, 2025
Commissioners split on idea of selling stadium.
Gainesville authorizes letter over garbage fee mishap, continues streatery
Feb 20, 2025
City also finalized Florida Theater historic designation.
Gainesville commissioners discuss priorities, potential rule changes
Jan 23, 2025
Commissioners had retreat on Thursday.
Gainesville City Commission greenlights new UF bus contract
Jan 16, 2025
Charter officers to receive 3% increase.
Alachua County decides to wait out streetlight agreement with Gainesville
Dec 17, 2024
County opts to stay in agreement for now.
Gainesville approves 20% increase on residential trash rates
Dec 12, 2024
New rate will cost extra $4 to $8 per month.
Gainesville commission quibbles on Lot 10, advances climbing gym project
Dec 5, 2024
Climbing gym, other activities to open at Depot Park.
Gainesville sets legislative priorities, talks legal notices
Nov 14, 2024
Commission also looks at minority business study.
Gainesville asks GRU to prioritize three new recreational trail projects
Oct 24, 2024
New projects could rival Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail usage.
Gainesville officially combines all single-family zoning, allows smaller lot sizes
Oct 3, 2024
Zoning issue reaches end after years of discussion.
Gainesville finalizes previous version of inclusionary zoning policy in 5-2 vote
Sep 19, 2024
Commission also OKs redevelopment adjacent to Oaks Mall.
Forest Park scores Abby Wambach Park name change
Aug 8, 2024
Southwest Gainesville identifies its park with UF soccer alum and national soccer star.
Gainesville commission amends, passes inclusionary zoning policy
Jul 22, 2024
Commission opts for more expansive policy than recommended.
Gainesville reallocates nearly $3 million in ARPA as federal deadline nears
Jul 19, 2024
Senior housing project debated after funding issues.
Gainesville finalizes ballot question, reviews in-house IT options
Jun 18, 2024
Gainesville staff also voices their perspective on utility revenues.
Gainesville honors fallen service members on Memorial Day
May 27, 2024
Over 100 community members attend event.
Gainesville votes on ballot initiative despite concerns by GRU attorney
May 17, 2024
Initiative would ask if voters want to eliminate GRU Authority.