Government + PoliticsFlorida House approves amendment to keep GRU Authority despite opposition Seth Johnson Mar 3, 20269 commentsHouse rules waived to allow immediate passage.
Government + PoliticsFlorida Legislature to end GRU Authority tug-of-war with 24-word amendment Seth Johnson Feb 26, 202616 commentsGainesville mayor authorized to send letters to state leaders.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission agrees to utility bond documents with reluctance Seth Johnson Feb 19, 20264 commentsUtility to execute half a billion in financial transactions.
Government + Politics“Revolt, Rebellion”: Florida appeal court hears GRU referendum arguments Seth Johnson Feb 10, 20264 commentsNo timeline on final decision.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority approves consultants for $55 million water plant project Seth Johnson Jan 14, 20262 commentsState agency would require the changes by 2032.
NewsReferendums and reveals: Mainstreet’s top 10 local news stories of 2025 Seth Johnson Dec 29, 20250 commentsFrom scoops to still-simmering controversy, it was a busy year in local news
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission, utility leaders spar over $700K in legal fees Seth Johnson Nov 24, 202518 commentsCity lost funding equal to utility’s legal fees.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority to keep utility control for foreseeable future despite public vote Seth Johnson Nov 6, 202527 commentsAppeal court grants emergency pause on election.
Government + PoliticsUpdated: Gainesville responds to Florida appeal court on referendum Seth Johnson Nov 5, 20256 commentsCourt to decide if Gainesville Regional Utilities referendum results get implemented.