Government + PoliticsGainesville plans to finalize comments and comprehensive plan by early 2026 Seth Johnson Dec 11, 20252 commentsPublic feedback still available.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission approves charter officer raises Seth Johnson Dec 8, 20255 commentsWillits selected as mayor pro tempore.
Government + PoliticsGainesville takes out $22 million loan, continues 8th and Waldo project Seth Johnson Dec 4, 202515 commentsSplit vote keeps one-way streets.
Government + PoliticsGainesville rezones Terwilliger Elementary School, reuses rainbow bricks Seth Johnson Oct 16, 20255 commentsCity also gave $290K in grants.
Local LivingGainesville names 2 grand marshals for 2025 A Very GNV Holiday Parade Staff Reports Oct 10, 20250 commentsMarion J. Caffey and Emmanuel Garilus selected for third annual event.
Government + PoliticsNew $22M stadium could follow sale of Gainesville’s Citizens Field Seth Johnson Oct 9, 20257 commentsNew $22 million stadium could follow.
NewsGainesville votes to demolish Thelma Boltin Center after price spike Seth Johnson Sep 4, 20257 commentsCity previously allocated $3 million for restoration.
Government + PoliticsGainesville selects millage rate increase, preps for shortfalls in future budgets Seth Johnson Aug 14, 20255 commentsFinal votes come in September.
Government + PoliticsGainesville to remove rainbow crosswalks in FDOT compliance Lillian Hamman Aug 7, 202530 commentsFall 2025 Regional Transit Service changes indicate nearly 30% route decrease.
Government + PoliticsGainesville approves business tax increase, 14-story apartment complex Seth Johnson Jul 18, 20252 commentsCommission also sets cap on millage rate.
Government + PoliticsGainesville considers ending fire exemption for charitable, religious entities Seth Johnson Jun 19, 202511 commentsExempted organizations could pay combined $525,000.
Government + PoliticsGainesville narrows 8th Avenue and Waldo Road options, eyes Phase 1 Seth Johnson Jun 12, 20255 commentsCity has $18.7 million ready.
Government + PoliticsGainesville’s $5.2M budget gap increases after hearing from police, fire Seth Johnson May 23, 202511 commentsCommission sets maximum fire assessment rate.
Government + PoliticsGainesville continues red-light camera enforcement plan Seth Johnson May 16, 20253 commentsCommission also readies for Citizens Field decisions.
Government + PoliticsGainesville City Commission votes for special election to retry utility referendum Seth Johnson May 15, 20254 commentsPrevious referendum passed in November 2024.
Government + PoliticsGainesville discusses Citizens Field, buys 51 acres of conservation land Seth Johnson May 1, 20256 commentsThe Gainesville City Commission voted Thursday to buy a 51-acre piece of land for conservation and to sell, once again, the old fire station off South […]
Government + PoliticsGainesville leaders discuss Easter shooting, historic event issues at TB McPherson Seth Johnson Apr 24, 20255 commentsManager said warnings should have been raised.
Government + PoliticsGainesville looks for $130K for another year of Hoggetowne downtown Glory Reitz Apr 10, 20255 commentsCommissioners ask staff to explore Gainesville Raceway, Job Corps Center for possible permanent location.
Government + PoliticsGainesville talks Citizens Field, partnership with school district Seth Johnson Mar 13, 20253 commentsCommissioners split on idea of selling stadium.
Government + PoliticsGainesville collects input on Citizens Field as scenarios come to finish Seth Johnson Feb 18, 20256 commentsCommission to hear options before summer recess.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commissioners discuss priorities, potential rule changes Seth Johnson Jan 23, 20254 commentsCommissioners had retreat on Thursday.
Government + PoliticsGainesville City Commission greenlights new UF bus contract Seth Johnson Jan 16, 20251 commentCharter officers to receive 3% increase.
Government + PoliticsJohnson to propose new GRU bill for 2025 legislative session Seth Johnson Jan 7, 202514 commentsBill to modify powers of GRU Authority.
Government + PoliticsIngle joins Gainesville City Commission along with incumbents Seth Johnson Jan 6, 20251 commentCommissioners highlight future priorities.