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Government + Politics

Gainesville officially combines all single-family zoning, allows smaller lot sizes 

Oct 3, 2024
Zoning issue reaches end after years of discussion.
Sports

Shaquille O’Neal named A Very GNV Holiday Parade grand marshal

Oct 2, 2024
Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal has been selected as the grand marshal of the city of Gainesville’s 2024 A Very GNV Holiday Parade. O’Neal earned international fame […]
Elections

Gainesville selects Duncan-Walker, Ingle for City Commission 

Aug 20, 2024
Chestnut runs unopposed.
Elections

Meet the candidates: Gainesville City Commission

Aug 15, 2024
Two seats contested, one unopposed. 
Florida Finds

Florida Finds: Matheson History Museum opens voting exhibits 

Jul 29, 2024
Traveling, local exhibits offer glimpse into voting history.
Government + Politics

Gainesville passes tax rate ceiling, votes 4-3 on single-family zoning changes

Jul 19, 2024
Millage rate will not increase in coming fiscal year.
Government + Politics

18-month timeline of the struggle for Gainesville Regional Utilities

Jul 5, 2024
Laws, ordinances and lawsuits wielded to control GRU.
News

Gainesville’s CWA union ‘fighting to survive’ with looming August deadline 

Jul 1, 2024
Unions across Florida struggling after new 2023 law.
Government + Politics

Chestnut reflects on priorities heading into second term 

Jun 21, 2024
List includes economic development, homelessness.
Elections

Here’s who qualified for Alachua County’s 2024 elections

Jun 14, 2024
Fields now set for August, November elections.
Government + Politics

Gainesville to redo votes on GRU Authority ballot initiative 

Jun 4, 2024
City to also consider changes to development code section.
Government + Politics

Gainesville fences Lynch Park as part of refresh efforts

May 10, 2024
Multiple homeless individuals moved from park to shelter.
Education

Hosseini: UF going slow on selective admission for P.K. Yonge 

May 1, 2024
President Sasse says there is a fourth option to reach compromise.
Government + Politics

From private company to city transit: RTS celebrates 50 years

Apr 12, 2024
RTS has driven 202 million passengers in last 25 years.
Government + Politics

GNV, Alachua County discuss gun violence, heirs’ property 

Mar 25, 2024
Meeting also touched on homelessness.
Government + Politics

GNV audit committee presented with 2023 financial statements 

Mar 18, 2024
Statements marked “clean” by independent auditors.
Government + Politics

Ward: Gainesville kept the ship sailing in 2023 

Feb 13, 2024
Mayor highlights progress despite legislative, fiscal challenges.
News

Library governing board misses quorum to vote on director evaluation 

Feb 8, 2024
Backup materials show positive reviews, goals for 2024
Government + Politics

Gainesville reviews 2023 crime stats, updated on legislative session 

Feb 1, 2024
Commission also votes on codifying charter officer evaluations.
News

Library governing board dissolves workplace climate committee

Jan 25, 2024
Three-part motion asks for union to work with library employees to address workplace improvements.
News

Library governing board schedules new meeting 

Jan 18, 2024
Meeting comes in wake of library employee concerns.
News

Library staffers raise concerns about workplace environment 

Jan 17, 2024
Appointees from delayed ad hoc committee plan to request committee be reinstated.
Government + Politics

Gainesville OKs Magnolia Parke tweaks, settles charter officer positions 

Jan 4, 2024
Charter officers receive exemplary reviews.
Government + Politics

Ward reflects on first year, top issues for 2024 

Dec 27, 2023
Gainesville mayor looks at Eastside development and Vision Zero among his 2024 priorities.
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