Gainesville votes on ballot initiative despite concerns by GRU attorney
Initiative would ask if voters want to eliminate GRU Authority.
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Gainesville votes on ballot initiative despite concerns by GRU attorney
Initiative would ask if voters want to eliminate GRU Authority.
DeSantis appoints 5 new GRU Authority members following resignations
New authority includes two former members.
Gainesville fences Lynch Park as part of refresh efforts
Multiple homeless individuals moved from park to shelter.
Gainesville enters budget season dependent on DeSantis appointments
Staff presented two proposed budgets that hinge on utility funding.
Children’s Trust allocates $250K for gun violence
Joint meeting with county also covers literacy assessment update.
UF, GNV to extend transit contract for 6 months as talks continue
New contract will last through 2024.
IQ Fiber to celebrate start of customer service with Fiberhood event
Company started in Jacksonville.
Gainesville approves five emergency response projects
Facility needs outpacing funding, city staff said.
Gainesville City Commission OKs ballot language draft
Two votes scheduled for May.
From private company to city transit: RTS celebrates 50 years
RTS has driven 202 million passengers in last 25 years.
UF, Gainesville back to negotiating table over RTS services
UF sends letter after city press conference.
Alachua County plans redo of 2022 single-member districts vote
Commissioners approved starting a new ballot measure.
Gainesville OKs security upgrades, uses dwindling ConnectFree funds
Commission starts zero-emission transition plan.
Hinson reviews session, explains vote on homeless bill
State representative surprised by UF's abrupt DEI actions.
Gainesville acts on unsolicited proposal policy, gun violence
Commission discussed new ballot measure.
GNV, Alachua County discuss gun violence, heirs’ property
Meeting also touched on homelessness.
Gainesville OKs changes to free downtown parking
Commission creates downtown advisory board.
Gainesville commission plans to put GRU Authority on upcoming ballot
Commission needs two supermajority votes to continue.
GNV audit committee presented with 2023 financial statements
Statements marked “clean” by independent auditors.
Gainesville votes to formalize permit work with GRU
Commission gives OK for pickleball courts project.
Alachua County passes motion aimed at affordable housing, developer flexibility
Commissioners look to add inclusionary zoning.
GRU to start $50 million wastewater construction in April
Initial construction to lay groundwork for $110M phase 2.
Internal investigation of GPD’s Scott preceded resignation
Six charges stemmed from handling of K-9 unit.
St. Francis House aims to relocate, bolster finances
Nonprofit will continue its homelessness outreach in Gainesville.