Gainesville now ready for final vote on $174 million 2026-27 budget
Fire assessment increase helped fill funding gap.
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Gainesville now ready for final vote on $174 million 2026-27 budget
Fire assessment increase helped fill funding gap.
GRU Authority moves to demolish buildings, then sell part of Power District
Buildings vacated, unmaintained for last 14 years.
Wall Street affirms Gainesville utility’s ‘A’ bond ratings heading into new debt
Three credit agencies weigh into utility's finances.
Meet the Candidates 2026: Gainesville mayor faces political newcomer
Ward, Moon are only mayoral candidates.
Appeal court asks Gainesville, GRU Authority to clarify new Florida law
Final brief filed Monday.
GRU Authority: 39 months from audit to creation to preemption
A full timeline of Mainstreet stories.
DeSantis signs bill that preempts GRU Authority with 24-word amendment
Amendment applies only to Gainesville’s utility.
Gainesville electric rates to stay flat, water to increase in next fiscal year
Utility to pay $128 million in debt.
Gainesville City Commission approves new GFL contract, transfers utility fees
New contract has 3% recycling contamination cap.
Gainesville to set new billing process without GRU
Apartment stormwater rates to fluctuate.
Gainesville commission votes on major garbage billing, towing reforms
Mayor to send letter to GRU Authority.
Gridlocked GRU Authority to stop collecting Gainesville’s garbage bills
Split authority results in no vote.
Gainesville to review city manager search, red-light cameras, annexation
Commission also considering $5.7M road project.
Florida House approves amendment to keep GRU Authority despite opposition
House rules waived to allow immediate passage.
Florida Legislature to end GRU Authority tug-of-war with 24-word amendment
Gainesville mayor authorized to send letters to state leaders.
GRU Authority to amend public comment procedures
Signups would be required.
Gainesville preps for more city construction with $9M approval on Thursday
Utility authority asks for commission bond approval.
“Revolt, Rebellion”: Florida appeal court hears GRU referendum arguments
No timeline on final decision.
GRU Authority approves consultants for $55 million water plant project
State agency would require the changes by 2032.
Referendums and reveals: Mainstreet’s top 10 local news stories of 2025
From scoops to still-simmering controversy, it was a busy year in local news
Gainesville commission, utility leaders spar over $700K in legal fees
City lost funding equal to utility’s legal fees.
GRU Authority to keep utility control for foreseeable future despite public vote
Appeal court grants emergency pause on election.
Updated: Gainesville responds to Florida appeal court on referendum
Court to decide if Gainesville Regional Utilities referendum results get implemented.
No contest, Part 2: Gainesville utilities referendum clears voters by 75%
Utility officials set to file emergency motion.