Government + PoliticsGainesville officially combines all single-family zoning, allows smaller lot sizes Seth Johnson Oct 3, 20241 commentZoning issue reaches end after years of discussion.
SportsShaquille O’Neal named A Very GNV Holiday Parade grand marshal Staff Reports Oct 2, 20240 commentsBasketball 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 […]
ElectionsGainesville selects Duncan-Walker, Ingle for City Commission Seth Johnson Aug 20, 20242 commentsChestnut runs unopposed.
ElectionsMeet the candidates: Gainesville City Commission Seth Johnson Aug 15, 20244 commentsTwo seats contested, one unopposed.
Florida FindsFlorida Finds: Matheson History Museum opens voting exhibits Ronnie Lovler Jul 29, 20240 commentsTraveling, local exhibits offer glimpse into voting history.
Government + PoliticsGainesville passes tax rate ceiling, votes 4-3 on single-family zoning changes Seth Johnson Jul 19, 20244 commentsMillage rate will not increase in coming fiscal year.
Government + Politics18-month timeline of the struggle for Gainesville Regional Utilities Seth Johnson Jul 5, 20245 commentsLaws, ordinances and lawsuits wielded to control GRU.
NewsGainesville’s CWA union ‘fighting to survive’ with looming August deadline Seth Johnson Jul 1, 202412 commentsUnions across Florida struggling after new 2023 law.
Government + PoliticsChestnut reflects on priorities heading into second term Seth Johnson Jun 21, 20244 commentsList includes economic development, homelessness.
ElectionsHere’s who qualified for Alachua County’s 2024 elections J.C. Derrick Jun 14, 20245 commentsFields now set for August, November elections.
Government + PoliticsGainesville to redo votes on GRU Authority ballot initiative Seth Johnson Jun 4, 20245 commentsCity to also consider changes to development code section.
Government + PoliticsGainesville fences Lynch Park as part of refresh efforts Seth Johnson May 10, 20241 commentMultiple homeless individuals moved from park to shelter.
EducationHosseini: UF going slow on selective admission for P.K. Yonge Glory Reitz May 1, 20243 commentsPresident Sasse says there is a fourth option to reach compromise.
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 + PoliticsGNV, Alachua County discuss gun violence, heirs’ property Seth Johnson Mar 25, 20240 commentsMeeting also touched on homelessness.
Government + PoliticsGNV audit committee presented with 2023 financial statements Seth Johnson Mar 18, 20240 commentsStatements marked “clean” by independent auditors.
Government + PoliticsWard: Gainesville kept the ship sailing in 2023 Seth Johnson Feb 13, 20242 commentsMayor highlights progress despite legislative, fiscal challenges.
NewsLibrary governing board misses quorum to vote on director evaluation Glory Reitz Feb 8, 20241 commentBackup materials show positive reviews, goals for 2024
Government + PoliticsGainesville reviews 2023 crime stats, updated on legislative session Seth Johnson Feb 1, 20242 commentsCommission also votes on codifying charter officer evaluations.
NewsLibrary governing board dissolves workplace climate committee Glory Reitz Jan 25, 20243 commentsThree-part motion asks for union to work with library employees to address workplace improvements.
NewsLibrary governing board schedules new meeting Glory Reitz Jan 18, 20240 commentsMeeting comes in wake of library employee concerns.
NewsLibrary staffers raise concerns about workplace environment Glory Reitz Jan 17, 20246 commentsAppointees from delayed ad hoc committee plan to request committee be reinstated.
Government + PoliticsGainesville OKs Magnolia Parke tweaks, settles charter officer positions Seth Johnson Jan 4, 20241 commentCharter officers receive exemplary reviews.
Government + PoliticsWard reflects on first year, top issues for 2024 Seth Johnson Dec 27, 20232 commentsGainesville mayor looks at Eastside development and Vision Zero among his 2024 priorities.