Government + PoliticsGainesville selects millage rate increase, preps for shortfalls in future budgets Seth Johnson Aug 14, 20255 commentsFinal votes come in September.
Government + PoliticsGainesville cuts ribbon on infrastructure for future Eastside development Seth Johnson Jul 18, 20253 commentsRTS transfer station planned for 2026.
Government + PoliticsGainesville approves business tax increase, 14-story apartment complex Seth Johnson Jul 18, 20252 commentsCommission also sets cap on millage rate.
Government + PoliticsGainesville, Bright Community Trust begin building on second batch of vacant lots Seth Johnson Jul 16, 20254 commentsFirst phase of four lots already sold.
Local LivingGainesville’s Emmanuel Garilus makes history at Apollo Theater Staff Reports Jun 27, 20252 commentsUF graduate tops 90th season of Amateur Night at the Apollo.
Government + PoliticsGainesville considers ending fire exemption for charitable, religious entities Seth Johnson Jun 19, 202511 commentsExempted organizations could pay combined $525,000.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County OKs new land use for Newnans Lake site, hopes for greater impact Seth Johnson May 28, 20256 comments82-acre site aims for 149 homes.
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 talks Citizens Field, partnership with school district Seth Johnson Mar 13, 20253 commentsCommissioners split on idea of selling stadium.
NewsJessie’s Village breaks ground with goal to become “beautiful picture” Seth Johnson Mar 11, 20250 commentsNonprofit aims for quality affordable housing.
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 + PoliticsIngle joins Gainesville City Commission along with incumbents Seth Johnson Jan 6, 20251 commentCommissioners highlight future priorities.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission quibbles on Lot 10, advances climbing gym project Seth Johnson Dec 5, 20243 commentsClimbing gym, other activities to open at Depot Park.
Local NewsGainesville crosswalk to be dedicated in memory of Dylan Roberts Staff Reports Oct 1, 20240 commentsCity officials, community leaders to gather for event on Wednesday.
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.
Local LivingLincoln Yard Park opens with ribbon-cutting Staff Reports Jul 26, 20240 commentsNew park enhances Lincoln Estates neighborhood and commemorates its history.
Government + PoliticsGainesville authorizes $8.7M affordable housing purchase program Seth Johnson Jul 25, 20242 commentsInfrastructure surtax funds fully allocated.
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.
Government + PoliticsGainesville approves GRU Authority ballot initiative Glory Reitz May 23, 202410 commentsGainesville residents to vote in November.
Government + PoliticsChildren’s Trust allocates $250K for gun violence Glory Reitz May 7, 20243 commentsJoint meeting with county also covers literacy assessment update.
Government + PoliticsGNV, Alachua County discuss gun violence, heirs’ property Seth Johnson Mar 25, 20240 commentsMeeting also touched on homelessness.