News Gainesville Regional Utilities starts sewer repairs near Chiles Elementary Staff Reports Aug 12, 2025Emergency repairs to take several months and impact area traffic.
Local News Judge denies GRU attempt to stop referendum J.C. Derrick Aug 9, 2025GRU appeal of April decision still ongoing.
News GRU handles Tuesday’s heavy rains while waiting for annual tipping point Seth Johnson Jul 23, 2025Treatment sites saw surge in wastewater.
News Moody’s affirms credit outlook for Gainesville’s utility, lists offsetting factors Seth Johnson Jul 10, 2025GRU anticipates improvements in coming years.
Government + Politics Alachua County to assume control of sports and event center this fall Seth Johnson Jul 8, 2025Commission questions budget, parking plans.
Government + Politics Gainesville, Alachua County research bus routes, Hoggetowne Medieval Faire Seth Johnson Jun 17, 2025Commissions punt on Gainesville Community Redevelopment Area talks.
Government + Politics Gainesville passes preliminary special election vote on GRU governance Seth Johnson Jun 6, 2025Final vote to come June 12.
Government + Politics Gainesville’s $5.2M budget gap increases after hearing from police, fire Seth Johnson May 23, 2025Commission sets maximum fire assessment rate.
Government + Politics Gainesville City Commission votes for special election to retry utility referendum Seth Johnson May 15, 2025Previous referendum passed in November 2024.
Government + Politics GRU 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 + Politics Gainesville eyes boost for economic development with potential bond Seth Johnson May 8, 2025Work plan to return in next month.
Government + Politics GRU Authority appeals judge’s referendum ruling, city weighs options Seth Johnson Apr 3, 2025Gainesville utility remains in tug-of-war.
News GRU plans natural gas line pressure tests near UF Health Shands Hospital Staff Reports Apr 1, 2025Road closures and detours planned for Saturday and Sunday.
News 3 North Florida water supply projects receive over $5.7M in funding Staff Reports Mar 27, 2025Projects located within Suwannee River Water Management District.
Government + Politics GRU Authority votes to work on removing city fees from utility bills Seth Johnson Mar 12, 2025Change will likely start in September 2026.
Local News GRU: Billing issues fixed with credits coming to customers in March, April Seth Johnson Mar 6, 2025Utility overcharged $300,000 on stormwater, garbage fees.
Government + Politics Gainesville authorizes letter over garbage fee mishap, continues streatery Seth Johnson Feb 20, 2025City also finalized Florida Theater historic designation.
Government + Politics Alachua County focuses on West End, eastern park for coming years Seth Johnson Feb 4, 2025Commissioners updated their parks masterplan on Tuesday.
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 Gainesville 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 + Politics Johnson to propose new GRU bill for 2025 legislative session Seth Johnson Jan 7, 2025Bill to modify powers of GRU Authority.
News GRU reports foul smell around Gainesville not emanating from its facilities C.J. Gish Jan 2, 2025Gainesville residents complain of odor throughout city.
Government + Politics Alachua County decides to wait out streetlight agreement with Gainesville Seth Johnson Dec 17, 2024County opts to stay in agreement for now.