Government + PoliticsGRU Authority to keep garbage billing for additional $125,000 Seth Johnson Oct 8, 20255 commentsBielarski receives 3% salary increase.
Government + PoliticsGainesville’s second utility referendum gets judicial greenlight Seth Johnson Sep 30, 202519 commentsGRU Authority hits two-year mark.
Government + PoliticsGainesville approves contracts for interim manager, stormwater billing Seth Johnson Sep 25, 20251 commentLand trust contract also extended.
Government + PoliticsFlorida legislators talk education, legislation and budget at Newberry town hall Lillian Hamman Aug 23, 20255 commentsCammack, Johnson and McClain invited to panel with Mayor Tim Marden.
NewsGainesville Regional Utilities starts sewer repairs near Chiles Elementary Staff Reports Aug 12, 20250 commentsEmergency repairs to take several months and impact area traffic.
Local NewsJudge denies GRU attempt to stop referendum J.C. Derrick Aug 9, 202510 commentsGRU appeal of April decision still ongoing.
NewsGRU handles Tuesday’s heavy rains while waiting for annual tipping point Seth Johnson Jul 23, 20251 commentTreatment sites saw surge in wastewater.
NewsMoody’s affirms credit outlook for Gainesville’s utility, lists offsetting factors Seth Johnson Jul 10, 20251 commentGRU anticipates improvements in coming years.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County to assume control of sports and event center this fall Seth Johnson Jul 8, 20259 commentsCommission questions budget, parking plans.
Government + PoliticsGainesville, Alachua County research bus routes, Hoggetowne Medieval Faire Seth Johnson Jun 17, 202521 commentsCommissions punt on Gainesville Community Redevelopment Area talks.
Government + PoliticsGainesville passes preliminary special election vote on GRU governance Seth Johnson Jun 6, 20252 commentsFinal vote to come June 12.
Government + PoliticsGainesville’s $5.2M budget gap increases after hearing from police, fire Seth Johnson May 23, 202511 commentsCommission sets maximum fire assessment rate.
Government + PoliticsGainesville City Commission votes for special election to retry utility referendum Seth Johnson May 15, 20254 commentsPrevious referendum passed in November 2024.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority OKs water rate increase, keeps city contribution flat for 2026 budget Seth Johnson May 15, 20253 commentsProfits to stay even as utility tackles debt.
Government + PoliticsGainesville eyes boost for economic development with potential bond Seth Johnson May 8, 20254 commentsWork plan to return in next month.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority appeals judge’s referendum ruling, city weighs options Seth Johnson Apr 3, 20258 commentsGainesville utility remains in tug-of-war.
NewsGRU plans natural gas line pressure tests near UF Health Shands Hospital Staff Reports Apr 1, 20250 commentsRoad closures and detours planned for Saturday and Sunday.
News3 North Florida water supply projects receive over $5.7M in funding Staff Reports Mar 27, 20250 commentsProjects located within Suwannee River Water Management District.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority votes to work on removing city fees from utility bills Seth Johnson Mar 12, 20252 commentsChange will likely start in September 2026.
Local NewsGRU: Billing issues fixed with credits coming to customers in March, April Seth Johnson Mar 6, 20252 commentsUtility overcharged $300,000 on stormwater, garbage fees.
Government + PoliticsGainesville authorizes letter over garbage fee mishap, continues streatery Seth Johnson Feb 20, 202515 commentsCity also finalized Florida Theater historic designation.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County focuses on West End, eastern park for coming years Seth Johnson Feb 4, 20252 commentsCommissioners updated their parks masterplan on Tuesday.
Government + PoliticsGainesville authorizes three new multi-use trails, hears WSPP update Seth Johnson Jan 17, 20252 commentsGRU signs off for trail projects.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority ends solar agreement, residents discuss fluoride Seth Johnson Jan 15, 20256 commentsAttorney gives update on referendum.