Gainesville OKs affordable housing loan, 27-acre sale to GRACE Marketplace
Homeless shelter will now own the underlying land.
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Gainesville OKs affordable housing loan, 27-acre sale to GRACE Marketplace
Homeless shelter will now own the underlying land.
Gainesville rezones Terwilliger Elementary School, reuses rainbow bricks
City also gave $290K in grants.
Gainesville finalizes budget, property tax increase for 2026
Overall general budget increases by $6 million.
FDOT gives deadline, offers appeal process for GNV’s rainbow crosswalk removal
State said it would remove crosswalks if delayed.
‘Rally for Rainbow Visibility’ protests removal of Gainesville’s rainbow crosswalks
City and county officials encourage people to continue supporting LGBTQ+ community.
Gainesville to remove rainbow crosswalks in FDOT compliance
Fall 2025 Regional Transit Service changes indicate nearly 30% route decrease.
Alachua GOP letter argues city commissioner escalated hostility at SBAC meeting
Letter states Casey Willits contributed to tension against citizen speaking.
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
Exempted organizations could pay combined $525,000.
Gainesville’s $5.2M budget gap increases after hearing from police, fire
Commission sets maximum fire assessment rate.
Gainesville City Commission votes for special election to retry utility referendum
Previous referendum passed in November 2024.
Gainesville discusses Citizens Field, buys 51 acres of conservation land
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
Manager said warnings should have been raised.
Gainesville looks for $130K for another year of Hoggetowne downtown
Commissioners ask staff to explore Gainesville Raceway, Job Corps Center for possible permanent location.
Gainesville talks Citizens Field, partnership with school district
Commissioners split on idea of selling stadium.
Gainesville authorizes letter over garbage fee mishap, continues streatery
City also finalized Florida Theater historic designation.
Gainesville commissioners discuss priorities, potential rule changes
Commissioners had retreat on Thursday.
Gainesville City Commission greenlights new UF bus contract
Charter officers to receive 3% increase.
Alachua County decides to wait out streetlight agreement with Gainesville
County opts to stay in agreement for now.
Gainesville approves 20% increase on residential trash rates
New rate will cost extra $4 to $8 per month.
Gainesville commission quibbles on Lot 10, advances climbing gym project
Climbing gym, other activities to open at Depot Park.
Gainesville sets legislative priorities, talks legal notices
Commission also looks at minority business study.
Gainesville asks GRU to prioritize three new recreational trail projects
New projects could rival Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail usage.
Gainesville officially combines all single-family zoning, allows smaller lot sizes
Zoning issue reaches end after years of discussion.