Government + PoliticsGainesville plans to finalize comments and comprehensive plan by early 2026 Seth Johnson Dec 11, 20251 commentPublic feedback still available.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County, Gainesville receive updates on cultural arts and food hub Seth Johnson Dec 10, 20252 commentsFood hub pilot scheduled for 2026.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission, utility leaders spar over $700K in legal fees Seth Johnson Nov 24, 202517 commentsCity lost funding equal to utility’s legal fees.
Government + PoliticsGainesville sees crime reductions so far in 2025 Seth Johnson Nov 20, 20250 commentsCity Commission approves housing report.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission receives IT updates, comprehensive plan timelines Seth Johnson Nov 14, 20252 commentsIT contract savings used to build independent department.
Local NewsBread of the Mighty expands food distribution amid SNAP shortfall Seth Johnson Nov 6, 20250 commentsAround 33,000 SNAP recipients in Alachua County.
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.
ElectionsNo contest, Part 2: Gainesville utilities referendum clears voters by 75% Seth Johnson Nov 4, 202541 commentsUtility officials set to file emergency motion.
ElectionsGainesville referendum: Early voting numbers arrive, officials plan emergency motion Seth Johnson Nov 3, 20256 commentsPolls to be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday.
Local NewsGainesville police sting results in guilty verdict for $7 million fraud case Seth Johnson Oct 30, 20252 commentsLocal man lost 68 gold coins worth $200K.
Local NewsGainesville judge denies temporary injunction ahead of utility referendum Seth Johnson Oct 29, 20259 commentsRuling allows vote to be implemented once passed.
Government + PoliticsGainesville leaders debate GRU Authority’s impact on utility management Seth Johnson Oct 28, 202511 commentsTown hall featured Mayor Harvey Ward and GRU CEO Ed Bielarsksi.
Government + PoliticsGainesville attorneys set to argue final hearing prior to referendum vote Seth Johnson Oct 27, 202512 commentsLegal issues may delay referendum implementation, again.
Government + PoliticsNew $22M stadium could follow sale of Gainesville’s Citizens Field Seth Johnson Oct 9, 20257 commentsNew $22 million stadium could follow.
Government + PoliticsGainesville City Hall Plaza renovation to start on Tuesday Staff Reports Oct 9, 20251 commentRenovation of the Gainesville City Hall Plaza is scheduled to start on Tuesday, Oct. 14. Work in the area is not expected to impact public access […]
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority to keep garbage billing for additional $125,000 Seth Johnson Oct 8, 20255 commentsBielarski receives 3% salary increase.
Government + PoliticsGainesville’s second utility referendum gets judicial greenlight Seth Johnson Sep 30, 202519 commentsGRU Authority hits two-year mark.
Government + PoliticsGainesville approves contracts for interim manager, stormwater billing Seth Johnson Sep 25, 20251 commentLand trust contract also extended.
Government + PoliticsGainesville readies to launch in-house paratransit service Seth Johnson Sep 25, 20250 commentsCounty residents could see impacts.
Government + PoliticsGainesville finalizes budget, property tax increase for 2026 Seth Johnson Sep 24, 20250 commentsOverall general budget increases by $6 million.
Government + PoliticsGainesville OKs City Hall Plaza refresh, lodge historic designation Seth Johnson Sep 18, 20253 commentsSchool cameras ready to install.
Government + PoliticsGainesville to consider school zone cameras, City Hall Plaza renovation Seth Johnson Sep 16, 20255 commentsGainesville Lodge up for historic designation.
Government + PoliticsGainesville passes tentative budget, property tax increase for 2026 Seth Johnson Sep 10, 20256 commentsFinal vote happens in two weeks.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County asks for pause on demolition of Thelma Boltin Center Seth Johnson Sep 9, 202515 commentsCounty said it was disappointed with communication.