Local News Curry taps Moya as permanent Gainesville Police Department chief Seth Johnson Sep 13, 2024Moya has served as interim since March.
News Hillhouse to serve as Gainesville Fire Rescue interim chief C.J. Gish Sep 13, 2024Deputy chief to start position in November.
News Gainesville holds remembrance ceremony for 23rd anniversary of 9/11 Lillian Hamman Sep 11, 2024Mayor Harvey Ward issues Patriot’s Day proclamation.
News Dixon resigns as Gainesville Fire chief Seth Johnson Sep 9, 2024He also led homeless, gun violence programs.
Local Living Friends of Susan B. Anthony to honor local activist Ronnie Lovler Aug 14, 2024Local activist to win award in recognition of Women’s Equality Day.
Government + Politics Gainesville pauses residential garbage fee increase Seth Johnson Aug 8, 2024Proposed increase, finance options will return at future meeting.
Government + Politics Gainesville parking revamp begins with more paid spaces Seth Johnson Aug 2, 2024August declared an introductory period.
Government + Politics Fitch gives Gainesville AA rating Glory Reitz Jul 12, 2024Credit rating receives upgrade over previous AA- score.
News Library governing board establishes proposed millage rates Glory Reitz Jul 11, 2024Board also discusses parking lot liability.
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 finalizes ballot question, reviews in-house IT options Seth Johnson Jun 18, 2024Gainesville staff also voices their perspective on utility revenues.
Government + Politics Gainesville to pass final vote for referendum, review budget on Tuesday Seth Johnson Jun 17, 2024General government disagrees with Gainesville Regional Utility’s revenue calculation.
Education Gainesville city manager recalls role integrating Palatka school Seth Johnson May 17, 2024Cynthia Curry, brother made Brown v. Board of Education reality in Putnam County.
Government + Politics Gainesville, law enforcement unveil gun violence responses Seth Johnson May 3, 2024City launches overarching initiative to coordinate response.
Government + Politics UF, GNV to extend transit contract for 6 months as talks continue Seth Johnson May 1, 2024New contract will last through 2024.
Government + Politics Ward supports Curry’s decision to sack Scott Seth Johnson Mar 1, 2024Mayor says GPD’s Scott will be hard to replace.
News Internal investigation of GPD’s Scott preceded resignation Seth Johnson Feb 29, 2024Six charges stemmed from handling of K-9 unit.
Government + Politics Gainesville police chief resigns under pressure Seth Johnson Feb 26, 2024Scott to leave police department in March.
Government + Politics Gainesville OKs plan to create 30 more homeless shelter beds Seth Johnson Feb 22, 2024Commission also moves forward with sale of old fire station.
Government + Politics Gainesville aims to fix evaluations flaws: ‘Process broke down’ Seth Johnson Feb 16, 2024Attorney, manager bristle at late evaluation.
News GRU Authority votes to increase charges to Gainesville Seth Johnson Feb 8, 2024Cost changes voted for next fiscal year.
Government + Politics Curry recommends first actions to cover $1.4 million shortfall Seth Johnson Feb 6, 2024Finance Committee approves reassigned funds.
News Gainesville police to fully redeploy K-9s on Monday Staff Reports Jan 19, 2024Unit has been on limited deployment for last 10 months.
News GRU Authority votes for joint meeting with Gainesville City Commission Seth Johnson Jan 18, 2024Authority delays action on $15.3 million transfer.