Government + PoliticsGainesville finalizes previous version of inclusionary zoning policy in 5-2 vote Seth Johnson Sep 19, 20244 commentsCommission also OKs redevelopment adjacent to Oaks Mall.
NewsForest Park scores Abby Wambach Park name change Lillian Hamman Aug 8, 20242 commentsSouthwest Gainesville identifies its park with UF soccer alum and national soccer star.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission amends, passes inclusionary zoning policy Seth Johnson Jul 22, 20241 commentCommission opts for more expansive policy than recommended.
Government + PoliticsGainesville reallocates nearly $3 million in ARPA as federal deadline nears Seth Johnson Jul 19, 20241 commentSenior housing project debated after funding issues.
NewsGainesville finalizes ballot question, reviews in-house IT options Seth Johnson Jun 18, 20241 commentGainesville staff also voices their perspective on utility revenues.
NewsGainesville honors fallen service members on Memorial Day Glory Reitz May 27, 20241 commentOver 100 community members attend event.
Government + PoliticsGainesville votes on ballot initiative despite concerns by GRU attorney Seth Johnson May 17, 20242 commentsInitiative would ask if voters want to eliminate GRU Authority.
Government + PoliticsGainesville to offer funds for downtown events in pilot program Seth Johnson May 2, 20241 commentZoning changed to allow 140-unit development.
Government + PoliticsGainesville OKs security upgrades, uses dwindling ConnectFree funds Seth Johnson Apr 4, 20242 commentsCommission starts zero-emission transition plan.
NewsGainesville redirects funds to deal with downtown homelessness Seth Johnson Feb 15, 20248 commentsCommissioners authorized $850,000 for homelessness, gun violence.
Government + PoliticsWard: Gainesville kept the ship sailing in 2023 Seth Johnson Feb 13, 20242 commentsMayor highlights progress despite legislative, fiscal challenges.
Government + PoliticsGainesville reviews 2023 crime stats, updated on legislative session Seth Johnson Feb 1, 20242 commentsCommission also votes on codifying charter officer evaluations.
NewsLibrary staffers raise concerns about workplace environment Glory Reitz Jan 17, 20246 commentsAppointees from delayed ad hoc committee plan to request committee be reinstated.
Government + PoliticsGainesville OKs Magnolia Parke tweaks, settles charter officer positions Seth Johnson Jan 4, 20241 commentCharter officers receive exemplary reviews.
Government + PoliticsGainesville City Commission confirms GRU Authority’s control over bonds Seth Johnson Dec 22, 20230 commentsBonds totaling $105 million set to expire in May.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission OKs one item, punts another sent by GRU Authority Seth Johnson Dec 14, 20232 commentsDelay will tighten GRU turnaround for financial support extension.
NewsGainesville switches Boltin Center plan amid activist delays Seth Johnson Dec 7, 20230 commentsCommission allocates $1.5 million to repair facility.
Government + PoliticsGainesville finalizes open container ban with two special districts Seth Johnson Oct 26, 20233 commentsNew regulations to start Jan. 1.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission honors Chief Jones, remembers Dylan Roberts Seth Johnson Oct 19, 20231 commentCity also approves sale of old RTS station.
Government + PoliticsGainesville to eliminate City Hall fountain, renovate entire plaza Seth Johnson Sep 28, 20232 commentsConstruction could begin this winter.
Government + PoliticsGNV funds another $250K for lawsuit Seth Johnson Sep 15, 20234 commentsLawsuit seeks to stop state control of Gainesville Regional Utilities.
NewsGainesville moves to reinstate open container ban Seth Johnson Sep 14, 20230 commentsPre-pandemic ordinance on track to return Jan. 1.
NewsBeautification board awards 10 projects Seth Johnson Sep 14, 20230 commentsProjects crossed uses and size.
Government + PoliticsCounty asks GNV to reconsider Thelma Boltin Center Seth Johnson Sep 8, 20233 comments City plans to take next steps on Sept. 21.