Government + PoliticsFitch gives Gainesville AA rating Glory Reitz Jul 12, 20241 commentCredit rating receives upgrade over previous AA- score.
NewsLibrary governing board establishes proposed millage rates Glory Reitz Jul 11, 20244 commentsBoard also discusses parking lot liability.
Government + PoliticsGainesville’s RTS wins $26.4 million federal grant to help buy hybrid buses Camille Broadway Jul 10, 20241 commentThe city also will build a solar power facility as part of the transit award.
NewsGainesville finalizes ballot question, reviews in-house IT options Seth Johnson Jun 18, 20241 commentGainesville staff also voices their perspective on utility revenues.
Government + PoliticsGainesville to pass final vote for referendum, review budget on Tuesday Seth Johnson Jun 17, 20244 commentsGeneral government disagrees with Gainesville Regional Utility’s revenue calculation.
EducationGainesville city manager recalls role integrating Palatka school Seth Johnson May 17, 20244 commentsCynthia Curry, brother made Brown v. Board of Education reality in Putnam County.
Government + PoliticsGainesville, law enforcement unveil gun violence responses Seth Johnson May 3, 20246 commentsCity launches overarching initiative to coordinate response.
Government + PoliticsUF, GNV to extend transit contract for 6 months as talks continue Seth Johnson May 1, 20241 commentNew contract will last through 2024.
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.
Government + PoliticsGainesville police chief resigns under pressure Seth Johnson Feb 26, 20246 commentsScott to leave police department in March.
Government + PoliticsGainesville OKs plan to create 30 more homeless shelter beds Seth Johnson Feb 22, 20245 commentsCommission also moves forward with sale of old fire station.
Government + PoliticsGainesville aims to fix evaluations flaws: ‘Process broke down’ Seth Johnson Feb 16, 20245 commentsAttorney, manager bristle at late evaluation.
NewsGRU Authority votes to increase charges to Gainesville Seth Johnson Feb 8, 20245 commentsCost changes voted for next fiscal year.
Government + PoliticsCurry recommends first actions to cover $1.4 million shortfall Seth Johnson Feb 6, 20249 commentsFinance Committee approves reassigned funds.
NewsGainesville police to fully redeploy K-9s on Monday Staff Reports Jan 19, 20241 commentUnit has been on limited deployment for last 10 months.
NewsGRU Authority votes for joint meeting with Gainesville City Commission Seth Johnson Jan 18, 20244 commentsAuthority delays action on $15.3 million transfer.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority to talk city transfer as union pushes back Seth Johnson Jan 16, 20246 commentsNo final decision has been scheduled.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority moves forward with general manager search Seth Johnson Jan 3, 20240 commentsProcess could take seven months.
NewsGainesville’s top news stories of 2023 Seth Johnson Dec 26, 20230 commentsNew GRU Authority and school rezoning take top spots.
Government + PoliticsGainesville city manager warns of more budget cuts Seth Johnson Dec 15, 20238 commentsCurry says city may not provide same support to local organizations.
EducationPalm Breeze moves past Reichert House and toward new charter school Seth Johnson Nov 22, 20234 commentsNonprofit looks to shift mission on former youth academy.
Government + PoliticsGainesville’s finance director resigns after putting city audits on track Seth Johnson Nov 13, 20230 commentsWang will leave the city in December.
Government + PoliticsGainesville to transition defunct utility board into sustainability advisors Seth Johnson Nov 10, 20238 commentsBoard no longer needed after GRU transition.