Government + Politics Gainesville continues constant improvements with “Groundhog Day” lessons Seth Johnson Jan 29, 2025State of City held Wednesday.
Government + Politics Gainesville commissioners discuss priorities, potential rule changes Seth Johnson Jan 23, 2025Commissioners had retreat on Thursday.
Government + Politics Gainesville authorizes three new multi-use trails, hears WSPP update Seth Johnson Jan 17, 2025GRU signs off for trail projects.
Government + Politics Gainesville City Commission greenlights new UF bus contract Seth Johnson Jan 16, 2025Charter officers to receive 3% increase.
Government + Politics GRU Authority ends solar agreement, residents discuss fluoride Seth Johnson Jan 15, 2025Attorney gives update on referendum.
Government + Politics Gainesville receives $11.65M federal grant for EV charging stations Staff Reports Jan 14, 2025City to build 47 new electric vehicle charging stations throughout area.
Government + Politics Johnson decides to table new GRU bill, gather more input Seth Johnson Jan 8, 2025Draft bill sent to delegation on Monday.
Government + Politics Johnson to propose new GRU bill for 2025 legislative session Seth Johnson Jan 7, 2025Bill to modify powers of GRU Authority.
Government + Politics Ingle joins Gainesville City Commission along with incumbents Seth Johnson Jan 6, 2025Commissioners highlight future priorities.
Government + Politics Ward lists Gainesville’s top 10 achievements of 2024 Seth Johnson Dec 31, 2024Items ranged from gun violence to downtown investment.
Government + Politics Gainesville plan board signs off on historic designation for Florida Theater Seth Johnson Dec 25, 2024City Commission to finalize decision.
Government + Politics Alachua County decides to wait out streetlight agreement with Gainesville Seth Johnson Dec 17, 2024County opts to stay in agreement for now.
Government + Politics Gainesville denies tax break for 7 market rate student apartments Seth Johnson Dec 13, 2024Opt out part of new Live Local Act.
Government + Politics Gainesville approves 20% increase on residential trash rates Seth Johnson Dec 12, 2024New rate will cost extra $4 to $8 per month.
Government + Politics Gainesville, Alachua County to discuss homeless bill, 1970s streetlight agreement Seth Johnson Dec 12, 2024Joint meeting set for Monday.
Government + Politics Gainesville commission quibbles on Lot 10, advances climbing gym project Seth Johnson Dec 5, 2024Climbing gym, other activities to open at Depot Park.
News GRU credit rating holds stable, governance issue remains key Seth Johnson Dec 4, 2024Credit agency anticipates no rating increase.
News Block by Block ready to start downtown Gainesville program on Dec. 2 Seth Johnson Nov 25, 2024Company hired in 3-year, $3 million contract.
Government + Politics Gainesville votes to ban camping, sleeping in public rights-of-way Seth Johnson Nov 21, 2024The Gainesville City Commission passed an ordinance on Thursday to prohibit sleeping or camping on city rights-of-way. The ordinance comes after Florida approved a homelessness bill […]
Government + Politics Gainesville receives $800K federal transportation grant for roadway safety Staff Reports Nov 21, 2024City to evaluate roadways with limited lighting conditions that contribute to crashes.
News Former Gainesville City Commissioner Charles Goston dies C.J. Gish Nov 20, 2024Goston served as District 1 commissioner from 2016 to 2018.
Education Rockwell takes over as chair of School Board of Alachua County Glory Reitz Nov 19, 2024Vu, McNealy sworn in at Tuesday meeting.
Government + Politics Gainesville sets legislative priorities, talks legal notices Seth Johnson Nov 14, 2024Commission also looks at minority business study.
Government + Politics New GNV downtown board searches for footing, impact Seth Johnson Nov 14, 2024Members feeling unheard following streatery, parking changes.