Government + PoliticsGator grads want to buy Gainesville’s Ironwood Golf Course Seth Johnson Jun 15, 20268 commentsProposal sent to City Commission.
Elections9 Gainesville candidates on ballot for 2026 elections Seth Johnson Jun 12, 20264 commentsThree races on August ballot.
ElectionsEastman earns second term representing Gainesville’s District 4 Seth Johnson Jun 12, 20265 commentsGainesville Commissioner Bryan Eastman will return to the dais for a second term after no one filed to run against him. Eastman represents District 4, which consists of much of […]
Government + PoliticsGainesville electric rates to stay flat, water to increase in next fiscal year Seth Johnson Jun 11, 20262 commentsUtility to pay $128 million in debt.
Government + PoliticsHoggetowne Medieval Faire plans multi-weekend return at Gainesville Raceway Seth Johnson Jun 8, 20266 commentsEvent to return to ticketed entry.
Government + PoliticsGainesville City Commission approves new GFL contract, transfers utility fees Lillian Hamman Jun 4, 20265 commentsNew contract has 3% recycling contamination cap.
EducationAlachua County School Board tables vote on Citizens Field agreements with Gainesville Nick Anschultz Jun 3, 20262 commentsBoard to revisit agreements at special meeting on June 16.
Government + PoliticsGainesville to set new billing process without GRU Seth Johnson Jun 2, 20263 commentsApartment stormwater rates to fluctuate.
Government + PoliticsGainesville sits on $12 million budget gap with summer savings projected Seth Johnson May 29, 20267 commentsPolice, fire present draft budgets.
NewsGainesville police to focus on domestic violence as homicides trend up Seth Johnson May 22, 20263 commentsChief said steam of domestic violence is concerning.
NewsGainesville commission votes on major garbage billing, towing reforms Seth Johnson May 21, 20265 commentsMayor to send letter to GRU Authority.
Elections5 new candidates join 2026 Gainesville elections Seth Johnson May 11, 20263 commentsFormer Gainesville Sun editor enters race.
Government + PoliticsGainesville moves forward on charter amendment, stalls on 10-foot land strip Seth Johnson May 7, 20265 comments Commission OKs $40,000 to museum.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission to hold city manager search this fall Seth Johnson Apr 2, 20261 commentSearch should end February 2027.
Government + PoliticsGainesville to review city manager search, red-light cameras, annexation Seth Johnson Mar 31, 20267 commentsCommission also considering $5.7M road project.
EducationSchool Board of Alachua County approves zoning changes, school closures Nick Anschultz Mar 13, 20264 commentsStephen Foster and Joseph Williams Elementary Schools axed following split vote.
Government + PoliticsAlachua City Commission sends SBAC letter requesting rezoning vote delay Lillian Hamman Mar 11, 20261 commentCommission greenlights Hathcock Community Center demolition.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority preemption passes the Florida Senate Seth Johnson Mar 11, 202615 commentsLegislation headed for governor’s desk.
Government + PoliticsGainesville, Alachua County repeat delay request on school rezoning Seth Johnson Mar 9, 20266 commentsJoint meeting questioned aspects of school district’s plan.
Government + PoliticsGainesville considers aid to Heartwood Soundstage after historic deficits Seth Johnson Mar 5, 20269 commentsManager to return with recommendation.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority to amend public comment procedures Seth Johnson Feb 23, 202614 commentsSignups would be required.
EducationEast Gainesville town hall meeting addresses proposed school closures Nick Anschultz Feb 17, 20261 commentMeeting held Monday at Day Springs Missionary Baptist Church.
Government + PoliticsGainesville preps for more city construction with $9M approval on Thursday Seth Johnson Feb 17, 20260 commentsUtility authority asks for commission bond approval.
Government + PoliticsGainesville worried over school zoning plan, reviews gun violence plan Seth Johnson Feb 12, 20269 commentsStrategic plan outlines goals for next five years.