Government + PoliticsGainesville kicks off 2025 budget season Seth Johnson Mar 27, 20251 commentSix audits return no findings.
Government + PoliticsGainesville talks Citizens Field, partnership with school district Seth Johnson Mar 13, 20253 commentsCommissioners split on idea of selling stadium.
NewsJessie’s Village breaks ground with goal to become “beautiful picture” Seth Johnson Mar 11, 20250 commentsNonprofit aims for quality affordable housing.
Local NewsGRU: Billing issues fixed with credits coming to customers in March, April Seth Johnson Mar 6, 20252 commentsUtility overcharged $300,000 on stormwater, garbage fees.
Government + PoliticsGainesville moves forward with school zone, red-light cameras Seth Johnson Feb 27, 202513 commentsOrdinances will return for two final votes.
Government + PoliticsGainesville authorizes letter over garbage fee mishap, continues streatery Seth Johnson Feb 20, 202515 commentsCity also finalized Florida Theater historic designation.
Government + PoliticsGainesville collects input on Citizens Field as scenarios come to finish Seth Johnson Feb 18, 20256 commentsCommission to hear options before summer recess.
Government + PoliticsGainesville City Commission votes to increase garbage rates 20% Seth Johnson Feb 6, 20259 commentsCommissioners also vote on Florida Theater, discuss hiring freezes.
Government + PoliticsGainesville continues constant improvements with “Groundhog Day” lessons Seth Johnson Jan 29, 20252 commentsState of City held Wednesday.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commissioners discuss priorities, potential rule changes Seth Johnson Jan 23, 20254 commentsCommissioners had retreat on Thursday.
Government + PoliticsGainesville authorizes three new multi-use trails, hears WSPP update Seth Johnson Jan 17, 20252 commentsGRU signs off for trail projects.
Government + PoliticsGainesville City Commission greenlights new UF bus contract Seth Johnson Jan 16, 20251 commentCharter officers to receive 3% increase.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority ends solar agreement, residents discuss fluoride Seth Johnson Jan 15, 20256 commentsAttorney gives update on referendum.
Government + PoliticsGainesville receives $11.65M federal grant for EV charging stations Staff Reports Jan 14, 20255 commentsCity to build 47 new electric vehicle charging stations throughout area.
Government + PoliticsJohnson decides to table new GRU bill, gather more input Seth Johnson Jan 8, 20257 commentsDraft bill sent to delegation on Monday.
Government + PoliticsJohnson to propose new GRU bill for 2025 legislative session Seth Johnson Jan 7, 202514 commentsBill to modify powers of GRU Authority.
Government + PoliticsIngle joins Gainesville City Commission along with incumbents Seth Johnson Jan 6, 20251 commentCommissioners highlight future priorities.
Government + PoliticsWard lists Gainesville’s top 10 achievements of 2024 Seth Johnson Dec 31, 20246 commentsItems ranged from gun violence to downtown investment.
Government + PoliticsGainesville plan board signs off on historic designation for Florida Theater Seth Johnson Dec 25, 20245 commentsCity Commission to finalize decision.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County decides to wait out streetlight agreement with Gainesville Seth Johnson Dec 17, 20240 commentsCounty opts to stay in agreement for now.
Government + PoliticsGainesville denies tax break for 7 market rate student apartments Seth Johnson Dec 13, 20248 commentsOpt out part of new Live Local Act.
Government + PoliticsGainesville approves 20% increase on residential trash rates Seth Johnson Dec 12, 202413 commentsNew rate will cost extra $4 to $8 per month.
Government + PoliticsGainesville, Alachua County to discuss homeless bill, 1970s streetlight agreement Seth Johnson Dec 12, 20241 commentJoint meeting set for Monday.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission quibbles on Lot 10, advances climbing gym project Seth Johnson Dec 5, 20243 commentsClimbing gym, other activities to open at Depot Park.