Government + PoliticsGainesville, Alachua County to discuss homeless bill, 1970s streetlight agreement Seth Johnson Dec 12, 20241 commentJoint meeting set for Monday.
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.
Government + PoliticsUpdated: Clemons calls for end to clashes over GRU Authority, Eastman responds Seth Johnson Oct 31, 202424 commentsHe said legal battles are ego driven.
Government + PoliticsJudge orders pause on enforcing Gainesville Regional Utilities vote Seth Johnson Oct 24, 20244 commentsApproved injunction could mean a two-day trial in December.
EducationGainesville, Alachua County move forward with school speed cameras Seth Johnson Oct 11, 202410 commentsTickets could come for those driving 10+ over the speed limit.
ElectionsAlachua County voters to decide on 6 state, several local ballot initiatives Seth Johnson Oct 2, 20245 commentsTwo local ballot initiatives under review by courts.
Government + PoliticsEmergency motion filed against Gainesville’s November election ballot Seth Johnson Sep 24, 20245 commentsGRU Authority looks to expedite lawsuit review.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority officially files complaint against Gainesville, Barton Seth Johnson Sep 10, 20243 commentsComplaint asks courts to stop upcoming Gainesville vote.
Government + PoliticsOver 150 state laws take effect this month Glory Reitz Jul 4, 20242 commentsNew laws include teaching history of communism to K-12 students, stand-your-ground defense against bears.
NewsDeSantis vetoes $14.8M in Alachua County funds, OKs $38M land purchase for UF Seth Johnson Jun 13, 202412 commentsHigh Springs police, Newberry wastewater, Gainesville HazMat all axed.
Government + PoliticsGainesville OKs ballot initiative for second time, building code changes Seth Johnson Jun 6, 20243 commentsThursday’s meeting includes change in travel policy.
Government + PoliticsGainesville to redo votes on GRU Authority ballot initiative Seth Johnson Jun 4, 20245 commentsCity to also consider changes to development code section.
Government + PoliticsGainesville enters budget season dependent on DeSantis appointments Seth Johnson May 7, 20243 commentsStaff presented two proposed budgets that hinge on utility funding.
FeaturedDerrick: We need more public notice, not less J.C. Derrick Apr 16, 20241 commentGainesville considering future of printed notices.
Local LivingMeridian to celebrate expansion of patient receiving center Staff Reports Apr 5, 20242 commentsConstruction to conclude in next five to six months.
NewsPerry talks music education, squatters after final legislative session Seth Johnson Apr 3, 20242 commentsLocal lawmaker served 14 years in Tallahassee.
Government + PoliticsGainesville OKs changes to free downtown parking Seth Johnson Mar 21, 20249 commentsCommission creates downtown advisory board.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission plans to put GRU Authority on upcoming ballot Seth Johnson Mar 21, 202412 commentsCommission needs two supermajority votes to continue.
NewsClemons recaps final legislative session, makes endorsement Seth Johnson Mar 14, 20240 commentsClemons sponsored two bills that passed this session.
Government + PoliticsUpdate: Florida Legislature set to approve $38M for UF land acquisition Seth Johnson Mar 7, 20242 commentsLand proposed for UF golf course.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis presents $5.3 million in awards, speaks in Cedar Key Seth Johnson Feb 23, 20246 commentsFunds aimed at infrastructure hardening after Hurricane Idalia.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County delegation bills advance, stall as session winds down Seth Johnson Feb 14, 20241 commentOne request impacts 2,658 acres in Alachua County.
Government + PoliticsWard: Gainesville kept the ship sailing in 2023 Seth Johnson Feb 13, 20242 commentsMayor highlights progress despite legislative, fiscal challenges.
EducationMetcalfe, Rawlings to switch to year-round school Glory Reitz Feb 2, 20245 commentsACPS one of three districts selected for four-year state pilot program.