Government + PoliticsGainesville group sues DeSantis over GRU Authority appointments Glory Reitz Oct 2, 20237 commentsPlaintiffs aim to nullify all board actions.
Government + PoliticsJudge throws out Gainesville’s GRU lawsuit J.C. Derrick, C.J. Gish Sep 29, 20234 commentsCity of Gainesville lawsuit sought to prove that HB 1645 violated state process and Florida Constitution.
Government + PoliticsGainesville, Alachua County extend $8 million radio sale amid delays Seth Johnson Sep 29, 20232 commentsNew state law could completely halt the sale.
Government + PoliticsGNV, state hold GRU lawsuit hearing Seth Johnson Sep 22, 20236 commentsState officials say Gainesville is suing the wrong people.
EducationSF honors longtime supporter, hosts groundbreaking Seth Johnson Sep 11, 20230 commentsNew Cellon Institute to house welding, HVAC, advanced manufacturing.
Government + PoliticsGainesville asks court to stop GRU changes Camille Broadway Jul 25, 20239 comments City files lawsuit to oppose switch in GRU governance to five-person independent board
Government + PoliticsGNV nonprofit sues DeSantis over GRU bill Seth Johnson Jul 3, 202312 commentsLawsuit includes 12 counts filed in federal court.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis signs bill changing GRU control Seth Johnson Jun 28, 202320 commentsNew authority board set to start Oct. 1.
Government + PoliticsCity Commission allocates $250K to fight GRU bill Seth Johnson Jun 22, 20235 commentsGNV also approves trunked radio sale to county.
Government + PoliticsGovernor’s veto slashes meat processing funding Camille Broadway Jun 16, 20230 commentsCounty Commissioner Ken Cornell urges colleagues to use veto as an “off-ramp” on Newberry project.
NewsAlachua County Sports & Events Center ceremony draws crowd C.J. Gish Jun 10, 20230 commentsNew facility designed to draw out-of-town events.
Government + PoliticsGNV votes to divide power district, prep for bids Seth Johnson Jun 8, 20235 commentsAppraisals puts price at $22 million.
Local NewsAC Sports & Events Center to host open house Staff Reports Jun 7, 20230 commentsRibbon cutting with open house slated.
Government + PoliticsState funds headed to Alachua County, North Florida Seth Johnson May 19, 20231 commentAppropriations awaiting governor approval.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis signs Rex and Brody Act into law Seth Johnson May 12, 20231 commentLaw blocks access to certain autopsy reports
NewsCitizens prepare lawsuit over state’s GRU bill Seth Johnson May 9, 202313 commentsLocal group retains Jacksonville law firm.
NewsRex and Brody Act unanimously passes Legislature Seth Johnson Apr 28, 20233 commentsBill awaits governor’s signature.
Government + PoliticsFlorida House passes GRU bill with debate Seth Johnson Apr 27, 202310 commentsBoth parties talk of hostile takeovers.
Government + PoliticsOpponents sound off on GRU bill at city meeting Seth Johnson Apr 21, 202327 commentsWard worries about potential transition.
Government + PoliticsTallahassee committee signs off on GRU bill Seth Johnson Apr 19, 20237 commentsBill now proceeds to floor.
FeaturedGNV faces $16M loss to general budget to lower debt Seth Johnson Apr 13, 20233 commentsClemons files bill to change GRU leadership.
Local NewsCity readies lobbyists, counsel against GRU bill Seth Johnson Mar 23, 20238 commentsCommission pushes for legislative amendments.
NewsFinal state committee approves Rex and Brody Act Seth Johnson Mar 22, 20230 commentsBill named in memory of two Alachua County boys.
NewsLocal legislators back bill to alter GRU control Seth Johnson Mar 17, 20235 commentsFriday vote allows bill to continue to Florida House.