Local LivingGainesville names Steve Spurrier grand marshal for holiday parade Staff Reports Oct 5, 20231 commentFormer Florida Gators coach and Heisman Trophy winner to be involved with inaugural A Very GNV Holiday Parade.
Government + PoliticsNew Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority seated, takes first actions Seth Johnson Oct 4, 202314 commentsAuthority set logistics for meetings moving forward.
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 to eliminate City Hall fountain, renovate entire plaza Seth Johnson Sep 28, 20232 commentsConstruction could begin this winter.
Government + PoliticsGNV, state hold GRU lawsuit hearing Seth Johnson Sep 22, 20236 commentsState officials say Gainesville is suing the wrong people.
Government + PoliticsGainesville property taxes to leap 29% over rollback rate Seth Johnson Sep 21, 20239 commentsTax increase fills budget hole following GRU transfer reduction.
Government + PoliticsGNV delays Boltin Center vote for design plans Seth Johnson Sep 21, 20232 commentsCenter to return in November after community input session.
Government + PoliticsBOCC narrows focus of future inclusionary zoning Seth Johnson Sep 19, 20233 commentsCommissioners spoke against a blanket policy.
Government + PoliticsIronwood enters management watch after audit Seth Johnson Sep 18, 20232 commentsRecommendations to come in spring.
Local LivingForest Park to reopen with ceremony Staff Reports Sep 18, 20230 commentsRibbon cutting planned for newly renovated park.
Government + PoliticsGNV chosen for initial federal planning grant Seth Johnson Sep 15, 20234 commentsHousing and Urban Development grant opens door for more money later on.
Government + PoliticsGNV attorney asks for another $250K for lawsuit Seth Johnson Sep 13, 20231 commentLawsuit seeks to stop state control of Gainesville Regional Utilities.
NewsOne Nation One Project calls for Phase 2 projects Glory Reitz Sep 11, 20230 commentsInitiative has up to $200,000 in ARPA funds to give out.
FeaturedGNV votes to raise GRU rates, property taxes Seth Johnson Sep 7, 20239 commentsBudget relies on 29% property tax increase.
Government + PoliticsGNV alters 794 lots, substandard parcel criteria Seth Johnson Sep 7, 20230 commentsChanges give developers more leeway on small lots.
Government + PoliticsBOCC provides one-year extension for GRACE program Seth Johnson Sep 6, 20231 commentCounty wants to consider new structure for program going forward.
Government + PoliticsGNV’s Eastman named to Florida League of Cities Staff Reports Sep 5, 20231 commentGainesville commissioner appointed to serve on Municipal Administration Committee.
NewsAlachua County issues official all clear from Idalia Seth Johnson Aug 30, 20230 commentsCounty sends aid to other parts of state.
Local NewsBOCC closes GRACE budget gap, studies larger role Seth Johnson Aug 29, 20232 commentsAlachua County examines taking control of outreach team and covering $350,000 shortfall.
NewsGNV officials give information at storm meeting Seth Johnson Aug 28, 20230 commentsCity handed out 6,800 sandbags on Monday.
NewsSandbags to be available at GNV locations Staff Reports Aug 28, 20230 commentsArea residents can get sandbags Monday and Tuesday in preparation for Tropical Storm Idalia.
Government + PoliticsDowntown road sections may permanently close Seth Johnson Aug 24, 20233 commentsPlan board approves developer petition.
Local LivingGainesville Police to hold gun buy Olivia Hanna Aug 22, 20230 commentsEvent will take place at Williams Temple Church of God.