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.
NewsGainesville votes to demolish Thelma Boltin Center after price spike Seth Johnson Sep 4, 20257 commentsCity previously allocated $3 million for restoration.
Government + PoliticsFDOT gives deadline, offers appeal process for GNV’s rainbow crosswalk removal Seth Johnson Aug 23, 20255 commentsState said it would remove crosswalks if delayed.
Government + PoliticsGainesville considers complex plan to keep Lot 10 development alive Seth Johnson Aug 22, 202510 commentsThe city of Gainesville signaled that it will regain ownership of Lot 10 after the developer failed to start construction within four years of the original […]
Government + PoliticsGainesville to consider millage rate increase at Thursday’s final budget meeting Seth Johnson Aug 12, 20253 commentsStaff to present three scenarios.
Local NewsJudge denies GRU attempt to stop referendum J.C. Derrick Aug 9, 202510 commentsGRU appeal of April decision still ongoing.
Government + PoliticsGainesville city manager submits letter of resignation C.J. Gish Aug 8, 202515 commentsCynthia Curry to leave position on Nov. 21 after four years with city.
Government + PoliticsGainesville to remove rainbow crosswalks in FDOT compliance Lillian Hamman Aug 7, 202530 commentsFall 2025 Regional Transit Service changes indicate nearly 30% route decrease.
EducationSchool Board of Alachua County to address 3 open questions in coming year Seth Johnson Jul 31, 20257 commentsRezoning delayed as charter school appeal continues.
Government + PoliticsGainesville’s MTPO is changing: what is it and how does it direct millions of dollars? Seth Johnson Jul 25, 20253 commentsGrowing population places board in new classification.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis initiates Gainesville audit to set up property tax reform in 2026 Seth Johnson Jul 22, 202515 commentsBroward County also under state audit.
Government + PoliticsGainesville approves business tax increase, 14-story apartment complex Seth Johnson Jul 18, 20252 commentsCommission also sets cap on millage rate.
Government + PoliticsGainesville Plan Board differs with past vote to give Travelodge historic designation Seth Johnson Jul 1, 20251 commentCity Commission will decide final ruling.
Local LivingGainesville’s Emmanuel Garilus makes history at Apollo Theater Staff Reports Jun 27, 20252 commentsUF graduate tops 90th season of Amateur Night at the Apollo.