Tags: Florida Legislature
Ward reflects on first year, top issues for 2024
Dec 27, 2023
Gainesville mayor looks at Eastside development and Vision Zero among his 2024 priorities.
Sasse announces $5.4 million for strategic funding awardees
Nov 13, 2023
Funding initiative designed to advance interdisciplinary scholarship and student experience.
Gainesville to transition defunct utility board into sustainability advisors
Nov 10, 2023
Board no longer needed after GRU transition.
PACE agency looks to Supreme Court to settle tax collector roadblock
Oct 30, 2023
Alachua County listed for continued legal action.
State attorney: Lawmakers must act on starting salaries
Oct 30, 2023
Kramer calls for 50% increase in assistant state attorney minimum.
Alachua County delegation to meet at Santa Fe, discuss priorities
Oct 24, 2023
Annual delegation meeting set for 1:30 p.m.
Florida cuts park passes, hunting, fishing licenses by 50%
Oct 14, 2023
Discounted rates start Saturday.
Alachua County moves forward on new parking garage, special study
Oct 10, 2023
Commission also discusses legislative priorities.
ACPS to optimize transportation
Sep 20, 2023
Director of transportation said changes will help fix staffing shortages and save money.
BOCC commissioners appointed to 6 state committees
Aug 16, 2023
Three Alachua County commissioners will serve on six committees.
GNV to repeal rental inspection program
Jul 27, 2023
New state law invalidates city program that ensured rental units met health and safety standards.
Finding Your Frugal: Saving on school supplies
Jul 21, 2023
Florida’s annual school sales tax holiday runs from July 24 through Aug. 6.
Bielarski releases book on GRU, state takeover
Jul 12, 2023
“The City That Lost Control” runs from the biomass contract to Florida’s GRU bill.
UF researchers examine cooling rental market
Jul 12, 2023
National reports indicate rent growth decreasing, but Florida may not see price decline for a while.
GNV nonprofit sues DeSantis over GRU bill
Jul 3, 2023
Lawsuit includes 12 counts filed in federal court.
Newberry receives $2 million for water projects
Jun 19, 2023
City got both of its Legislative requests.
State funds headed to Alachua County, North Florida
May 19, 2023
Appropriations awaiting governor approval.
GRU’s financial reporting earns clean audit
Apr 5, 2023
Yearly external report reviews utility’s accounting, compliance.
BOCC sets road paving parameters based on surtax
Apr 4, 2023
Dedicated portion goes to residential roads.
City readies lobbyists, counsel against GRU bill
Mar 23, 2023
Commission pushes for legislative amendments.