Government + PoliticsFlorida legislators talk education, legislation and budget at Newberry town hall Lillian Hamman Aug 23, 2025Cammack, Johnson and McClain invited to panel with Mayor Tim Marden.
NewsGainesville Regional Utilities starts sewer repairs near Chiles Elementary Staff Reports Aug 12, 2025Emergency repairs to take several months and impact area traffic.
Local NewsJudge denies GRU attempt to stop referendum J.C. Derrick Aug 9, 2025GRU appeal of April decision still ongoing.
NewsGRU handles Tuesday’s heavy rains while waiting for annual tipping point Seth Johnson Jul 23, 2025Treatment sites saw surge in wastewater.
NewsMoody’s affirms credit outlook for Gainesville’s utility, lists offsetting factors Seth Johnson Jul 10, 2025GRU anticipates improvements in coming years.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County to assume control of sports and event center this fall Seth Johnson Jul 8, 2025Commission questions budget, parking plans.
Government + PoliticsGainesville, Alachua County research bus routes, Hoggetowne Medieval Faire Seth Johnson Jun 17, 2025Commissions punt on Gainesville Community Redevelopment Area talks.
Government + PoliticsGainesville passes preliminary special election vote on GRU governance Seth Johnson Jun 6, 2025Final vote to come June 12.
Government + PoliticsGainesville’s $5.2M budget gap increases after hearing from police, fire Seth Johnson May 23, 2025Commission sets maximum fire assessment rate.
Government + PoliticsGainesville City Commission votes for special election to retry utility referendum Seth Johnson May 15, 2025Previous referendum passed in November 2024.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority OKs water rate increase, keeps city contribution flat for 2026 budget Seth Johnson May 15, 2025Profits to stay even as utility tackles debt.
Government + PoliticsGainesville eyes boost for economic development with potential bond Seth Johnson May 8, 2025Work plan to return in next month.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority appeals judge’s referendum ruling, city weighs options Seth Johnson Apr 3, 2025Gainesville utility remains in tug-of-war.
NewsGRU plans natural gas line pressure tests near UF Health Shands Hospital Staff Reports Apr 1, 2025Road closures and detours planned for Saturday and Sunday.
News3 North Florida water supply projects receive over $5.7M in funding Staff Reports Mar 27, 2025Projects located within Suwannee River Water Management District.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority votes to work on removing city fees from utility bills Seth Johnson Mar 12, 2025Change will likely start in September 2026.
Local NewsGRU: Billing issues fixed with credits coming to customers in March, April Seth Johnson Mar 6, 2025Utility overcharged $300,000 on stormwater, garbage fees.
Government + PoliticsGainesville authorizes letter over garbage fee mishap, continues streatery Seth Johnson Feb 20, 2025City also finalized Florida Theater historic designation.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County focuses on West End, eastern park for coming years Seth Johnson Feb 4, 2025Commissioners updated their parks masterplan on Tuesday.
Government + PoliticsGainesville authorizes three new multi-use trails, hears WSPP update Seth Johnson Jan 17, 2025GRU signs off for trail projects.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority ends solar agreement, residents discuss fluoride Seth Johnson Jan 15, 2025Attorney gives update on referendum.
Government + PoliticsGainesville receives $11.65M federal grant for EV charging stations Staff Reports Jan 14, 2025City to build 47 new electric vehicle charging stations throughout area.
Government + PoliticsJohnson to propose new GRU bill for 2025 legislative session Seth Johnson Jan 7, 2025Bill to modify powers of GRU Authority.
NewsGRU reports foul smell around Gainesville not emanating from its facilities C.J. Gish Jan 2, 2025Gainesville residents complain of odor throughout city.