Government + Politics Gainesville authorizes three new multi-use trails, hears WSPP update Seth Johnson Jan 17, 2025GRU signs off for trail projects.
Government + Politics GRU Authority ends solar agreement, residents discuss fluoride Seth Johnson Jan 15, 2025Attorney gives update on referendum.
Government + Politics Johnson decides to table new GRU bill, gather more input Seth Johnson Jan 8, 2025Draft bill sent to delegation on Monday.
Government + Politics Johnson to propose new GRU bill for 2025 legislative session Seth Johnson Jan 7, 2025Bill to modify powers of GRU Authority.
Local News From surgeries to schools: Mainstreet’s top 10 local news stories of 2024 Seth Johnson Dec 26, 2024Mainstreet provided exclusive coverage on several issues.
Government + Politics Alachua County decides to wait out streetlight agreement with Gainesville Seth Johnson Dec 17, 2024County opts to stay in agreement for now.
Government + Politics Gainesville, Alachua County to discuss homeless bill, 1970s streetlight agreement Seth Johnson Dec 12, 2024Joint meeting set for Monday.
News GRU changes electric tier structure, bills to decrease for most customers Seth Johnson Dec 11, 202459% of customers to see electric costs lowered.
News GRU credit rating holds stable, governance issue remains key Seth Johnson Dec 4, 2024Credit agency anticipates no rating increase.
Government + Politics GRU Authority votes on funding litigation, continues work as normal after election Seth Johnson Nov 6, 2024Authority discusses success of debt reduction without raising rates.
Elections No contest: Gainesville, Alachua County easily pass 3 local referendums Seth Johnson Nov 6, 2024Legal challenges will hold up two of the issues.
Elections Gainesville voters denounce political animosity as they head to polls Seth Johnson Nov 5, 2024Locals cite Amendment 4, GRU as top issues in ‘rough’ political season.
Government + Politics Updated: Clemons calls for end to clashes over GRU Authority, Eastman responds Seth Johnson Oct 31, 2024He said legal battles are ego driven.
Government + Politics Judge orders pause on enforcing Gainesville Regional Utilities vote Seth Johnson Oct 24, 2024Approved injunction could mean a two-day trial in December.
Government + Politics Gainesville asks GRU to prioritize three new recreational trail projects Seth Johnson Oct 24, 2024New projects could rival Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail usage.
Government + Politics Ethics complaint accuses Bielarski of misusing funds for election Seth Johnson Oct 14, 2024Utility head says GRU is obligated to educate.
News GRU Authority hears plan for customer advocacy, future power generation Seth Johnson Oct 7, 2024Utility also preps for Hurricane Milton.
Elections Alachua County voters to decide on 6 state, several local ballot initiatives Seth Johnson Oct 2, 2024Two local ballot initiatives under review by courts.
Government + Politics Gainesville finishes budget season, sets final millage for 2025 Seth Johnson Sep 30, 2024City’s general fund reduced by $1.1 million.
Government + Politics Emergency motion filed against Gainesville’s November election ballot Seth Johnson Sep 24, 2024GRU Authority looks to expedite lawsuit review.
Government + Politics GRU Authority officially files complaint against Gainesville, Barton Seth Johnson Sep 10, 2024Complaint asks courts to stop upcoming Gainesville vote.
Government + Politics GRU Authority greenlights lawsuit, notices City Commission to change policy Seth Johnson Sep 4, 2024City, utility wrestle with being separate but combined.
News GRU Authority to discuss repeal of new city policy, separate legal office Seth Johnson Sep 3, 2024Meeting includes resolution about upcoming referendum.
Government + Politics DeSantis selects Jacobs to fill GRU Authority seat Seth Johnson Aug 16, 2024Jacobs to join in September.