Government + PoliticsGainesville approves five emergency response projects Seth Johnson Apr 26, 20240 commentsFacility needs outpacing funding, city staff said.
Government + PoliticsGainesville City Commission OKs ballot language draft Seth Johnson Apr 18, 202417 commentsTwo votes scheduled for May.
Government + PoliticsFrom private company to city transit: RTS celebrates 50 years Seth Johnson Apr 12, 20241 commentRTS has driven 202 million passengers in last 25 years.
Government + PoliticsUF, Gainesville back to negotiating table over RTS services Seth Johnson Apr 11, 20245 commentsUF sends letter after city press conference.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County plans redo of 2022 single-member districts vote Seth Johnson Apr 9, 20247 commentsCommissioners approved starting a new ballot measure.
Government + PoliticsGainesville OKs security upgrades, uses dwindling ConnectFree funds Seth Johnson Apr 4, 20242 commentsCommission starts zero-emission transition plan.
Government + PoliticsHinson reviews session, explains vote on homeless bill Seth Johnson Mar 28, 20244 commentsState representative surprised by UF's abrupt DEI actions.
Government + PoliticsGainesville acts on unsolicited proposal policy, gun violence Seth Johnson Mar 28, 20246 commentsCommission discussed new ballot measure.
Government + PoliticsGNV, Alachua County discuss gun violence, heirs’ property Seth Johnson Mar 25, 20240 commentsMeeting also touched on homelessness.
Government + PoliticsGainesville OKs changes to free downtown parking Seth Johnson Mar 21, 20249 commentsCommission creates downtown advisory board.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission plans to put GRU Authority on upcoming ballot Seth Johnson Mar 21, 202412 commentsCommission needs two supermajority votes to continue.
Government + PoliticsGNV audit committee presented with 2023 financial statements Seth Johnson Mar 18, 20240 commentsStatements marked “clean” by independent auditors.
Government + PoliticsGainesville votes to formalize permit work with GRU Seth Johnson Mar 7, 20240 commentsCommission gives OK for pickleball courts project.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County passes motion aimed at affordable housing, developer flexibility Seth Johnson Mar 6, 20241 commentCommissioners look to add inclusionary zoning.
Government + PoliticsGRU to start $50 million wastewater construction in April Seth Johnson Mar 5, 20241 commentInitial construction to lay groundwork for $110M phase 2.
NewsInternal investigation of GPD’s Scott preceded resignation Seth Johnson Feb 29, 20245 commentsSix charges stemmed from handling of K-9 unit.
NewsSt. Francis House aims to relocate, bolster finances Seth Johnson Feb 29, 20247 commentsNonprofit will continue its homelessness outreach in Gainesville.
Government + PoliticsGainesville police chief resigns under pressure Seth Johnson Feb 26, 20246 commentsScott to leave police department in March.
Government + PoliticsGainesville OKs plan to create 30 more homeless shelter beds Seth Johnson Feb 22, 20245 commentsCommission also moves forward with sale of old fire station.
Government + PoliticsGainesville aims to fix evaluations flaws: ‘Process broke down’ Seth Johnson Feb 16, 20245 commentsAttorney, manager bristle at late evaluation.
NewsGainesville redirects funds to deal with downtown homelessness Seth Johnson Feb 15, 20248 commentsCommissioners authorized $850,000 for homelessness, gun violence.
Government + PoliticsWard: Gainesville kept the ship sailing in 2023 Seth Johnson Feb 13, 20242 commentsMayor highlights progress despite legislative, fiscal challenges.
NewsGRU Authority votes to increase charges to Gainesville Seth Johnson Feb 8, 20245 commentsCost changes voted for next fiscal year.
Government + PoliticsCurry recommends first actions to cover $1.4 million shortfall Seth Johnson Feb 6, 20249 commentsFinance Committee approves reassigned funds.