News Gainesville honors fallen service members on Memorial Day Glory Reitz May 27, 2024Over 100 community members attend event.
Government + Politics Gainesville votes on ballot initiative despite concerns by GRU attorney Seth Johnson May 17, 2024Initiative would ask if voters want to eliminate GRU Authority.
Government + Politics Gainesville to offer funds for downtown events in pilot program Seth Johnson May 2, 2024Zoning changed to allow 140-unit development.
Government + Politics Gainesville OKs security upgrades, uses dwindling ConnectFree funds Seth Johnson Apr 4, 2024Commission starts zero-emission transition plan.
News Gainesville redirects funds to deal with downtown homelessness Seth Johnson Feb 15, 2024Commissioners authorized $850,000 for homelessness, gun violence.
Government + Politics Ward: Gainesville kept the ship sailing in 2023 Seth Johnson Feb 13, 2024Mayor highlights progress despite legislative, fiscal challenges.
Government + Politics Gainesville reviews 2023 crime stats, updated on legislative session Seth Johnson Feb 1, 2024Commission also votes on codifying charter officer evaluations.
News Library staffers raise concerns about workplace environment Glory Reitz Jan 17, 2024Appointees from delayed ad hoc committee plan to request committee be reinstated.
Government + Politics Gainesville OKs Magnolia Parke tweaks, settles charter officer positions Seth Johnson Jan 4, 2024Charter officers receive exemplary reviews.
Government + Politics Gainesville City Commission confirms GRU Authority’s control over bonds Seth Johnson Dec 22, 2023Bonds totaling $105 million set to expire in May.
Government + Politics Gainesville commission OKs one item, punts another sent by GRU Authority Seth Johnson Dec 14, 2023Delay will tighten GRU turnaround for financial support extension.
News Gainesville switches Boltin Center plan amid activist delays Seth Johnson Dec 7, 2023Commission allocates $1.5 million to repair facility.
Government + Politics Gainesville finalizes open container ban with two special districts Seth Johnson Oct 26, 2023New regulations to start Jan. 1.
Government + Politics Gainesville commission honors Chief Jones, remembers Dylan Roberts Seth Johnson Oct 19, 2023City also approves sale of old RTS station.
Government + Politics Gainesville to eliminate City Hall fountain, renovate entire plaza Seth Johnson Sep 28, 2023Construction could begin this winter.
Government + Politics GNV funds another $250K for lawsuit Seth Johnson Sep 15, 2023Lawsuit seeks to stop state control of Gainesville Regional Utilities.
News Gainesville moves to reinstate open container ban Seth Johnson Sep 14, 2023Pre-pandemic ordinance on track to return Jan. 1.
News Beautification board awards 10 projects Seth Johnson Sep 14, 2023Projects crossed uses and size.
Government + Politics County asks GNV to reconsider Thelma Boltin Center Seth Johnson Sep 8, 2023 City plans to take next steps on Sept. 21.
Featured GNV votes to raise GRU rates, property taxes Seth Johnson Sep 7, 2023Budget relies on 29% property tax increase.
Government + Politics GNV amends setbacks, criteria for substandard lots Seth Johnson Aug 18, 2023Gainesville says changes allow flexibility.
Local News Commission passes GRU budget, rate increases Seth Johnson Aug 9, 2023Final votes to come at September meetings.
Government + Politics GNV set to raise taxes 29% over rollback rate Seth Johnson Jul 20, 2023Increase comes as city faced budget deficit.
Government + Politics Gainesville sets initial fire assessment rates Camille Broadway Jun 16, 20232024 will be the first year the city uses its new methodology for calculating the fire rate.