Government + PoliticsMayor provides swing vote on open container motion Seth Johnson Aug 17, 20232 commentsGainesville looks to ban open alcohol but support businesses.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission updated on imagineGNV Seth Johnson Aug 15, 20231 commentComprehensive plan nears completion.
NewsChief Jones to retire after 48 years with GNV Seth Johnson Aug 11, 20232 commentsJones headed Gainesville Police Department for 13 years.
Government + PoliticsGNV preps for housing discussions, changes Seth Johnson Aug 10, 20232 commentsTwo neighborhood workshops set.
NewsGNV Boltin Center added to preservation watchlist Seth Johnson Aug 9, 20232 commentsCity Commission already voted on path forward.
NewsGNV’s Chestnut appointed to national committee Staff Reports Aug 8, 20235 commentsCity commissioner will help guide National League of Cities advocacy.
Government + PoliticsGNV approves Tesla service, delivery center Seth Johnson Aug 3, 202310 commentsBusiness hopes to start construction in November.
NewsNewberry to benefit from solar project expansion Glory Reitz Aug 2, 20230 commentsCity expects statewide project to fill 10% of power needs with low-priced clean energy.
Local NewsBOCC ends rental permit program prior to start Seth Johnson Aug 1, 20236 commentsNew state law blocks local program.
Local NewsGNV to repeal rental inspection program Camille Broadway Jul 27, 202312 commentsNew state law invalidates city program that ensured rental units met health and safety standards.
Government + PoliticsGNV set to raise taxes 29% over rollback rate Seth Johnson Jul 20, 20236 commentsIncrease comes as city faced budget deficit.
Government + PoliticsGainesville considers inclusionary zoning Seth Johnson Jul 19, 20239 commentsInclusionary zoning aims to increase affordable rental units.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County OKs Gainesville wetland payment Seth Johnson Jul 13, 20230 commentsPayment covers development impacts on Hawthorne Road.
NewsSt. Michael’s church controversy laid to rest? Glory Reitz Jul 12, 20233 commentsNeighbors have battled St. Michael’s rezoning for years, amenable to new development within original zoning.
NewsBielarski releases book on GRU, state takeover Seth Johnson Jul 12, 202310 comments“The City That Lost Control” runs from the biomass contract to Florida’s GRU bill.
Government + PoliticsGRU credit remains stable, unlikely to improve Seth Johnson Jul 7, 20233 commentsHigh rates, debt constrains improvement.
Government + PoliticsGNV nonprofit sues DeSantis over GRU bill Seth Johnson Jul 3, 202312 commentsLawsuit includes 12 counts filed in federal court.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis signs bill changing GRU control Seth Johnson Jun 28, 202320 commentsNew authority board set to start Oct. 1.
NewsMagnolia Parke looks to add residential units Seth Johnson Jun 22, 20233 commentsPlan board approves development amendment.
Government + PoliticsCity Commission allocates $250K to fight GRU bill Seth Johnson Jun 22, 20235 commentsGNV also approves trunked radio sale to county.
Government + PoliticsGNV continues crossing off state auditor findings Seth Johnson Jun 21, 20232 commentsCity has finished 12 findings.
HealthUF Health breaks ground on Eastside urgent care Glory Reitz Jun 21, 20230 commentsNew center is part of a cooperative effort with city of Gainesville and Alachua County.
Government + PoliticsGNV to study Ironwood, present plan next year Seth Johnson Jun 20, 20230 commentsGolf course survives budget cuts.
Government + PoliticsGainesville sets initial fire assessment rates Camille Broadway Jun 16, 20230 comments2024 will be the first year the city uses its new methodology for calculating the fire rate.