FeaturedDerrick: We need more public notice, not less J.C. Derrick Apr 16, 20241 commentGainesville considering future of printed notices.
Government + PoliticsFrom private company to city transit: RTS celebrates 50 years Seth Johnson Apr 12, 20241 commentRTS has driven 202 million passengers in last 25 years.
Government + PoliticsUF, Gainesville back to negotiating table over RTS services Seth Johnson Apr 11, 20245 commentsUF sends letter after city press conference.
Government + PoliticsUF proposes 25% cut to Gainesville transit budget, city rebuffs plan Seth Johnson Apr 9, 20243 commentsCurrent contract ends in June.
NewsDowntown churches start coordinating homeless outreach with focus on hunger Seth Johnson Apr 8, 20242 commentsMultiple downtown churches began meeting in January.
Local LivingGainesville to celebrate 50 years of Regional Transit System service Staff Reports Apr 8, 20241 commentEvent to be held at RTS Administrative Building on Friday.
Local LivingMeridian to celebrate expansion of patient receiving center Staff Reports Apr 5, 20242 commentsConstruction to conclude in next five to six months.
Government + PoliticsGainesville OKs security upgrades, uses dwindling ConnectFree funds Seth Johnson Apr 4, 20242 commentsCommission starts zero-emission transition plan.
Local LivingAlachua County releases Earth Day schedule of events Staff Reports Apr 3, 20240 commentsSeveral community events slated to take place throughout April and early May.
Government + PoliticsGainesville acts on unsolicited proposal policy, gun violence Seth Johnson Mar 28, 20246 commentsCommission discussed new ballot measure.
EducationGNV4ALL to hold spring celebration event at learning center Staff Reports Mar 21, 20240 commentsSaturday event will take place at Gainesville Empowerment Zone Family Learning Center.
NewsGainesville activates Cold Night Shelter Program Staff Reports Mar 18, 20240 commentsTemperature to drop below 45 degrees Monday through Wednesday.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis to reappoint GRU Authority after lawsuit, 4 resignations Seth Johnson Mar 15, 20249 commentsApplication process open until April 15.
NewsGainesville receives federal award earmarked for energy-efficiency upgrades Staff Reports Mar 7, 20240 commentsFunds come from Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program.
Government + PoliticsWard supports Curry’s decision to sack Scott Seth Johnson Mar 1, 20247 commentsMayor says GPD’s Scott will be hard to replace.
NewsInternal investigation of GPD’s Scott preceded resignation Seth Johnson Feb 29, 20245 commentsSix charges stemmed from handling of K-9 unit.
NewsSt. Francis House aims to relocate, bolster finances Seth Johnson Feb 29, 20247 commentsNonprofit will continue its homelessness outreach in Gainesville.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission, GRU Authority hold first joint meeting Seth Johnson Feb 28, 20245 commentsMembers discussed two items with no votes.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County OKs container home project at Scottish Inn Seth Johnson Feb 27, 20242 commentsPilot project to build 23 units.
Government + PoliticsGainesville police chief resigns under pressure Seth Johnson Feb 26, 20246 commentsScott to leave police department in March.
OutdoorsAlachua County, Gainesville work to reduce Newnans Lake impairment Seth Johnson Feb 22, 20245 commentsLake has too many nutrients, according to the state.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority asks Florida attorney general for legal opinion Seth Johnson Feb 21, 20244 commentsAuthority preps for joint meeting with Gainesville commission.
Government + PoliticsWard: Gainesville kept the ship sailing in 2023 Seth Johnson Feb 13, 20242 commentsMayor highlights progress despite legislative, fiscal challenges.
Local LivingGainesville to host annual Great Invader Raider Rally Staff Reports Feb 9, 20240 commentsRegistration is now open for the event on Feb. 24