Local Living U.S. Navy band Commodores to perform in Gainesville Staff Reports Oct 25, 2023Band will play at Historic Thomas Center.
Government + Politics Another lawsuit targets new Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority Seth Johnson Oct 23, 2023Lawsuit names city of Gainesville, mayor as defendants.
Local Living Native plant garden to be installed at Grow Hub Staff Reports Oct 16, 2023Bee City Gainesville and Florida Wildflower Foundation hosting event on Saturday.
Government + Politics Gainesville PRCA Department receives perfect accreditation score Staff Reports Oct 16, 2023Department achieved all 154 reaccreditation standards.
News Gainesville celebrates 4th annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day Seth Johnson Oct 9, 2023Proclamations, songs and gifts mark occasion.
Government + Politics Gainesville reviews updated Florida audit with 12 findings completed Seth Johnson Oct 9, 2023State conducted an 18-month review of 2022 audit.
Government + Politics Member withdraws from GRU Authority Seth Johnson Oct 6, 2023Officials dispute member residency requirements
Local Living Gainesville names Steve Spurrier grand marshal for holiday parade Staff Reports Oct 5, 2023Former Florida Gators coach and Heisman Trophy winner to be involved with inaugural A Very GNV Holiday Parade.
Government + Politics New Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority seated, takes first actions Seth Johnson Oct 4, 2023Authority set logistics for meetings moving forward.
Government + Politics Gainesville group sues DeSantis over GRU Authority appointments Glory Reitz Oct 2, 2023Plaintiffs aim to nullify all board actions.
Government + Politics Judge throws out Gainesville’s GRU lawsuit J.C. Derrick, C.J. Gish Sep 29, 2023City of Gainesville lawsuit sought to prove that HB 1645 violated state process and Florida Constitution.
Government + Politics Gainesville to eliminate City Hall fountain, renovate entire plaza Seth Johnson Sep 28, 2023Construction could begin this winter.
Government + Politics GNV, state hold GRU lawsuit hearing Seth Johnson Sep 22, 2023State officials say Gainesville is suing the wrong people.
Government + Politics Gainesville property taxes to leap 29% over rollback rate Seth Johnson Sep 21, 2023Tax increase fills budget hole following GRU transfer reduction.
Government + Politics GNV delays Boltin Center vote for design plans Seth Johnson Sep 21, 2023Center to return in November after community input session.
Government + Politics BOCC narrows focus of future inclusionary zoning Seth Johnson Sep 19, 2023Commissioners spoke against a blanket policy.
Government + Politics Ironwood enters management watch after audit Seth Johnson Sep 18, 2023Recommendations to come in spring.
Local Living Forest Park to reopen with ceremony Staff Reports Sep 18, 2023Ribbon cutting planned for newly renovated park.
Government + Politics GNV chosen for initial federal planning grant Seth Johnson Sep 15, 2023Housing and Urban Development grant opens door for more money later on.
Government + Politics GNV attorney asks for another $250K for lawsuit Seth Johnson Sep 13, 2023Lawsuit seeks to stop state control of Gainesville Regional Utilities.
News One Nation One Project calls for Phase 2 projects Glory Reitz Sep 11, 2023Initiative has up to $200,000 in ARPA funds to give out.
Featured GNV votes to raise GRU rates, property taxes Seth Johnson Sep 7, 2023Budget relies on 29% property tax increase.
Government + Politics GNV alters 794 lots, substandard parcel criteria Seth Johnson Sep 7, 2023Changes give developers more leeway on small lots.
Government + Politics BOCC provides one-year extension for GRACE program Seth Johnson Sep 6, 2023County wants to consider new structure for program going forward.