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.
NewsGRU credit rating holds stable, governance issue remains key Seth Johnson Dec 4, 20245 commentsCredit agency anticipates no rating increase.
NewsBlock by Block ready to start downtown Gainesville program on Dec. 2 Seth Johnson Nov 25, 20249 commentsCompany hired in 3-year, $3 million contract.
Government + PoliticsGainesville votes to ban camping, sleeping in public rights-of-way Seth Johnson Nov 21, 20246 commentsThe 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, 20240 commentsCity to evaluate roadways with limited lighting conditions that contribute to crashes.
NewsFormer Gainesville City Commissioner Charles Goston dies C.J. Gish Nov 20, 20240 commentsGoston served as District 1 commissioner from 2016 to 2018.
EducationRockwell takes over as chair of School Board of Alachua County Glory Reitz Nov 19, 20243 commentsVu, McNealy sworn in at Tuesday meeting.
Government + PoliticsGainesville sets legislative priorities, talks legal notices Seth Johnson Nov 14, 20240 commentsCommission also looks at minority business study.
Government + PoliticsNew GNV downtown board searches for footing, impact Seth Johnson Nov 14, 20240 commentsMembers feeling unheard following streatery, parking changes.
Government + PoliticsBielarski: GRU Authority referendum results not surprising Seth Johnson Nov 8, 20244 commentsReferendum paused by judge's temporary injunction.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority votes on funding litigation, continues work as normal after election Seth Johnson Nov 6, 20243 commentsAuthority discusses success of debt reduction without raising rates.
ElectionsNo contest: Gainesville, Alachua County easily pass 3 local referendums Seth Johnson Nov 6, 20241 commentLegal 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, 202424 commentsHe said legal battles are ego driven.
Government + PoliticsGainesville OKs concept plan for pedestrian-only downtown “Streatery” Seth Johnson Oct 25, 20247 commentsProject expected to start construction in late 2025.
Government + PoliticsJudge orders pause on enforcing Gainesville Regional Utilities vote Seth Johnson Oct 24, 20244 commentsApproved injunction could mean a two-day trial in December.
Government + PoliticsGainesville police update shows positive crime trends Seth Johnson Oct 17, 20240 commentsCommission finalized higher commercial solid waste fee.