Government + PoliticsGRU Authority to keep garbage billing for additional $125,000 Seth Johnson Oct 8, 20255 commentsBielarski receives 3% salary increase.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority readies lawsuit for second referendum, Carter steps down Seth Johnson Jun 11, 20258 commentsUtility leaders look to appeal process.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority OKs water rate increase, keeps city contribution flat for 2026 budget Seth Johnson May 15, 20253 commentsProfits to stay even as utility tackles debt.
NewsHCA Florida North Florida Hospital picks new CEO as Lawson retires Seth Johnson Apr 14, 20250 commentsLawson’s position on GRU Authority unclear.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority appeals judge’s referendum ruling, city weighs options Seth Johnson Apr 3, 20258 commentsGainesville utility remains in tug-of-war.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority votes to work on removing city fees from utility bills Seth Johnson Mar 12, 20252 commentsChange will likely start in September 2026.
NewsHCA Topping Out ceremony marks end of new hospital’s structural construction Lillian Hamman Jan 27, 20252 commentsNew Gainesville hospital expected to open March 2026.
Local LivingHCA North Florida awards $25K grant to Bread of Mighty Staff Reports Nov 11, 20240 commentsHealthy Equity Catalyst Grant to help address food insecurity in North Central Florida.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority votes on funding litigation, continues work as normal after election Seth Johnson Nov 6, 20243 commentsAuthority discusses success of debt reduction without raising rates.
NewsGRU Authority hears plan for customer advocacy, future power generation Seth Johnson Oct 7, 20242 commentsUtility also preps for Hurricane Milton.
HealthDocs: State officials made short work of ‘dirty instruments’ probe at HCA’s North Florida Hospital Gary Nelson Aug 29, 202418 commentsSurgeon: Needed instruments still in short supply.
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 + PoliticsGRU Authority votes to keep rates flat, make Bielarski permanent GM Seth Johnson Jun 26, 20240 commentsMembers also confirm $8.5 million transfer to city.
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.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority challenges city’s ballot initiative, discusses money transfer Seth Johnson May 29, 202412 commentsProposed budget is 31% debt payments.
Government + PoliticsNew GRU Authority sworn in, discusses past, future Glory Reitz May 23, 20246 commentsNew chair Ed Bielarski starts meeting with presentation on GRU’s recent history.
Government + PoliticsNew GRU Authority sets first meeting Thursday J.C. Derrick May 21, 20240 commentsAgenda includes swearing in and election of officers.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis appoints 5 new GRU Authority members following resignations Seth Johnson May 16, 20246 commentsNew authority includes two former members.
HealthHCA breaks ground on new hospital Glory Reitz May 9, 20245 commentsHealthcare corporation also celebrates grand opening of emergency room.
HealthFamilies grapple with impact of North Florida Hospital’s surgical shutdown Gary Nelson Apr 25, 202414 commentsBioethicist: Hospital had duty to disclose disruptions.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority finalizes vote on net metering amid pushback Seth Johnson Apr 17, 20248 commentsAuthority OKs new metering opt out.
BusinessSurgery crisis persists at HCA’s North Florida Hospital Gary Nelson Mar 21, 202410 commentsDoctor: 'We're having to piecemeal surgeries together.'
Business‘Full operations’ resume at HCA’s North Florida Hospital Gary Nelson Mar 15, 202412 commentsSurgeons: Some "bioburden” problems persist.
NewsState: ‘No deficiencies’ at HCA’s North Florida Hospital Gary Nelson Mar 2, 20245 commentsCEO says hospital nearing 100% scheduling capacity.