Government + PoliticsGainesville City Hall Plaza renovation to start on Tuesday Staff Reports Oct 9, 20251 commentRenovation of the Gainesville City Hall Plaza is scheduled to start on Tuesday, Oct. 14. Work in the area is not expected to impact public access […]
Government + PoliticsPersonal, Professional and Providential: Curry explains her resignation Mainstreet Daily News Aug 17, 20254 commentsCurry sends letter to city staff.
Government + PoliticsFlorida DOGE to audit Alachua County offices next week Seth Johnson Aug 5, 202514 commentsState letter includes 51 informational requests.
Government + PoliticsGainesville groups gather to rebuke DeSantis audit, property tax plans Seth Johnson Jul 31, 202524 commentsTwo-day state audit already underway.
Local LivingMigration With Dignity Vigil slated for Saturday Staff Reports Jun 24, 20251 commentVigil to be held at Gainesville City Hall
Government + PoliticsGainesville eyes boost for economic development with potential bond Seth Johnson May 8, 20254 commentsWork plan to return in next month.
SportsGainesville urges safe March Madness celebrations with Final Four approaching Seth Johnson Apr 3, 20251 commentCity plans road closures, watch party for championship.
Government + PoliticsGainesville kicks off 2025 budget season Seth Johnson Mar 27, 20251 commentSix audits return no findings.
CrimeGainesville City Hall vandal receives 9-month prison sentence C.J. Gish Jan 17, 20251 commentJames Dewar broke windows and left racist, threatening notes.
Local LivingSeries of GNV events to lead up to Martin Luther King Jr. Day Staff Reports Jan 2, 20250 commentsParade, play, symposium to highlight celebrations.
Government + PoliticsChief Moya sworn in, pinned at Gainesville City Hall Seth Johnson Nov 21, 20241 commentMoya joined GPD in 2023.
CrimeGainesville man arrested for vandalizing City Hall, making threats to mayor C.J. Gish Aug 26, 20243 commentsCharges stem from March incidents at Old Library Building and Mayor Harvey Ward’s office
Government + PoliticsGainesville parking revamp begins with more paid spaces Seth Johnson Aug 2, 20242 commentsAugust declared an introductory period.
NewsGainesville adds security layer to city commission meetings Seth Johnson Jul 19, 20240 commentsMetal detector and flow of traffic started Thursday.
Government + PoliticsGainesville OKs security upgrades, uses dwindling ConnectFree funds Seth Johnson Apr 4, 20242 commentsCommission starts zero-emission transition plan.
NewsVandals break into mayor’s office Seth Johnson Mar 27, 20243 commentsSeparate incident occurred in recent weeks.
Government + PoliticsGainesville OKs changes to free downtown parking Seth Johnson Mar 21, 20249 commentsCommission creates downtown advisory board.
Local LivingAlachua County resident turns 106 Glory Reitz Mar 14, 20241 commentMagnolia B. Jackson is oldest graduate of Bethune-Cookman University.
NewsHundreds march in 40th Annual MLK Jr. Parade in downtown Gainesville Seth Johnson Jan 15, 20241 commentParade ended with celebration at Citizens Field.
NewsThreat shuts down Gainesville City Hall, County Administration Building Glory Reitz Dec 19, 20230 commentsLaw enforcement sweeping buildings with K-9 units.
NewsGainesville celebrates 4th annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day Seth Johnson Oct 9, 20231 commentProclamations, songs and gifts mark occasion.
Government + PoliticsGainesville group sues DeSantis over GRU Authority appointments Glory Reitz Oct 2, 20237 commentsPlaintiffs aim to nullify all board actions.
Government + PoliticsGainesville to eliminate City Hall fountain, renovate entire plaza Seth Johnson Sep 28, 20232 commentsConstruction could begin this winter.
Local LivingGainesville to kick off Juneteenth events Staff Reports May 15, 20230 commentsFlag raising, Florida’s Emancipation starts month long celebration.