Government + PoliticsGainesville 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 + PoliticsJohnson decides to table new GRU bill, gather more input Seth Johnson Jan 8, 2025Draft bill sent to delegation on Monday.
Government + PoliticsJohnson to propose new GRU bill for 2025 legislative session Seth Johnson Jan 7, 2025Bill to modify powers of GRU Authority.
Government + PoliticsIngle joins Gainesville City Commission along with incumbents Seth Johnson Jan 6, 2025Commissioners highlight future priorities.
Government + PoliticsWard lists Gainesville’s top 10 achievements of 2024 Seth Johnson Dec 31, 2024Items ranged from gun violence to downtown investment.
Government + PoliticsGainesville plan board signs off on historic designation for Florida Theater Seth Johnson Dec 25, 2024City Commission to finalize decision.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County decides to wait out streetlight agreement with Gainesville Seth Johnson Dec 17, 2024County opts to stay in agreement for now.
Government + PoliticsGainesville denies tax break for 7 market rate student apartments Seth Johnson Dec 13, 2024Opt out part of new Live Local Act.
Government + PoliticsGainesville approves 20% increase on residential trash rates Seth Johnson Dec 12, 2024New rate will cost extra $4 to $8 per month.
Government + PoliticsGainesville, Alachua County to discuss homeless bill, 1970s streetlight agreement Seth Johnson Dec 12, 2024Joint meeting set for Monday.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission quibbles on Lot 10, advances climbing gym project Seth Johnson Dec 5, 2024Climbing gym, other activities to open at Depot Park.
NewsGRU credit rating holds stable, governance issue remains key Seth Johnson Dec 4, 2024Credit agency anticipates no rating increase.
NewsBlock by Block ready to start downtown Gainesville program on Dec. 2 Seth Johnson Nov 25, 2024Company hired in 3-year, $3 million contract.
Government + PoliticsGainesville 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 + PoliticsGainesville receives $800K federal transportation grant for roadway safety Staff Reports Nov 21, 2024City to evaluate roadways with limited lighting conditions that contribute to crashes.
NewsFormer Gainesville City Commissioner Charles Goston dies C.J. Gish Nov 20, 2024Goston served as District 1 commissioner from 2016 to 2018.
EducationRockwell takes over as chair of School Board of Alachua County Glory Reitz Nov 19, 2024Vu, McNealy sworn in at Tuesday meeting.
Government + PoliticsGainesville sets legislative priorities, talks legal notices Seth Johnson Nov 14, 2024Commission also looks at minority business study.
Government + PoliticsNew GNV downtown board searches for footing, impact Seth Johnson Nov 14, 2024Members feeling unheard following streatery, parking changes.
Government + PoliticsBielarski: GRU Authority referendum results not surprising Seth Johnson Nov 8, 2024Referendum paused by judge's temporary injunction.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority votes on funding litigation, continues work as normal after election Seth Johnson Nov 6, 2024Authority discusses success of debt reduction without raising rates.
ElectionsNo contest: Gainesville, Alachua County easily pass 3 local referendums Seth Johnson Nov 6, 2024Legal challenges will hold up two of the issues.
Government + PoliticsUpdated: Clemons calls for end to clashes over GRU Authority, Eastman responds Seth Johnson Oct 31, 2024He said legal battles are ego driven.
Government + PoliticsGainesville OKs concept plan for pedestrian-only downtown “Streatery” Seth Johnson Oct 25, 2024Project expected to start construction in late 2025.