Government + Politics Gainesville passes tax rate ceiling, votes 4-3 on single-family zoning changes Seth Johnson Jul 19, 2024Millage rate will not increase in coming fiscal year.
Government + Politics Alachua County seeks to better Newnans Lake after unsolicited proposal Seth Johnson Jul 16, 2024County tasked to reduce nitrogen, phosphorus in lake.
Local Living Gainesville to celebrate Lincoln Yard Park completion Staff Reports Jul 15, 2024Ribbon cutting ceremony scheduled for July 24.
Government + Politics Federal grant puts Gainesville transportation upgrades in gear Lillian Hamman Jul 12, 2024Florida Theater renovations, new bond ratings encourage Mayor Harvey Ward.
Government + Politics Fitch gives Gainesville AA rating Glory Reitz Jul 12, 2024Credit rating receives upgrade over previous AA- score.
Local Living Apollo Theater Talent Search auditions slated for weekend Staff Reports Jul 11, 2024One Nation One Project GNV to host event at Lincoln Middle School.
News Library governing board establishes proposed millage rates Glory Reitz Jul 11, 2024Board also discusses parking lot liability.
Local Living Community session slated to discuss Tom Petty Park improvements Staff Reports Jul 11, 2024Event scheduled for July 17.
Government + Politics Gainesville’s RTS wins $26.4 million federal grant to help buy hybrid buses Camille Broadway Jul 10, 2024The city also will build a solar power facility as part of the transit award.
News Gainesville’s CWA union ‘fighting to survive’ with looming August deadline Seth Johnson Jul 1, 2024Unions across Florida struggling after new 2023 law.
Sponsored Good in Gainesville: City, county tackle housing challenges Eric Godet Sr. Jun 27, 2024Recent moves combat increasing cost of living.
Local Living 2 local youth productions on gun violence awareness to air locally Staff Reports Jun 20, 2024Community 12TV to broadcast shows.
News Children’s Trust approves unallocated funds, tentative budget Glory Reitz Jun 20, 2024$1.6 million left from last year being allocated for three goals.
Government + Politics Ward: stability needed for GRU, budget numbers Seth Johnson Jun 14, 2024GRU Authority approved motion to further cut its general services contribution on Wednesday.
News DeSantis vetoes $14.8M in Alachua County funds, OKs $38M land purchase for UF Seth Johnson Jun 13, 2024High Springs police, Newberry wastewater, Gainesville HazMat all axed.
News Gainesville completes SW 62nd Boulevard connector Staff Reports Jun 10, 2024Project opens one month ahead of schedule.
Government + Politics New GRU Authority sets first meeting Thursday J.C. Derrick May 21, 2024Agenda includes swearing in and election of officers.
Local Living Memorial Day Ceremony slated at Historic Evergreen Cemetery Staff Reports May 21, 2024Annual event to be held on Monday.
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 DeSantis appoints 5 new GRU Authority members following resignations Seth Johnson May 16, 2024New authority includes two former members.
Local Living 4th annual Journey to Juneteenth events slated throughout Gainesville Staff Reports May 15, 2024First local event takes place on Saturday at Cotton Club Museum.
Government + Politics Gainesville fences Lynch Park as part of refresh efforts Seth Johnson May 10, 2024Multiple homeless individuals moved from park to shelter.
Government + Politics Children’s Trust allocates $250K for gun violence Glory Reitz May 7, 2024Joint meeting with county also covers literacy assessment update.
Education Kids in the Woods participants grow up, graduate Suzette Cook | UF/IFAS May 6, 2024Program sparked conservation interest at young ages.