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.
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.