Government + PoliticsGainesville City Commission OKs ballot language draft Seth Johnson Apr 18, 202417 commentsTwo votes scheduled for May.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority finalizes vote on net metering amid pushback Seth Johnson Apr 17, 20248 commentsAuthority OKs new metering opt out.
Government + PoliticsGRU plans rate change for rooftop solar payments Seth Johnson Apr 16, 20248 commentsUtilities push away from net metering at full retail rate.
NewsPerry talks music education, squatters after final legislative session Seth Johnson Apr 3, 20242 commentsLocal lawmaker served 14 years in Tallahassee.
Government + PoliticsGainesville acts on unsolicited proposal policy, gun violence Seth Johnson Mar 28, 20246 commentsCommission discussed new ballot measure.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority votes on attorney, procurement policy Seth Johnson Mar 27, 20240 commentsGRU removes preference from procurements.
Government + PoliticsGainesville OKs changes to free downtown parking Seth Johnson Mar 21, 20249 commentsCommission creates downtown advisory board.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission plans to put GRU Authority on upcoming ballot Seth Johnson Mar 21, 202412 commentsCommission needs two supermajority votes to continue.
BusinessPavlov Media shines light on Gainesville fiber optic expansion Seth Johnson Mar 20, 20244 commentsCompany funded “are you in the dark” campaign.
Government + PoliticsGNV audit committee presented with 2023 financial statements Seth Johnson Mar 18, 20240 commentsStatements marked “clean” by independent auditors.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis to reappoint GRU Authority after lawsuit, 4 resignations Seth Johnson Mar 15, 20249 commentsApplication process open until April 15.
Government + PoliticsGainesville votes to formalize permit work with GRU Seth Johnson Mar 7, 20240 commentsCommission gives OK for pickleball courts project.
NewsGainesville receives federal award earmarked for energy-efficiency upgrades Staff Reports Mar 7, 20240 commentsFunds come from Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program.
Government + PoliticsGRU to start $50 million wastewater construction in April Seth Johnson Mar 5, 20241 commentInitial construction to lay groundwork for $110M phase 2.
Government + PoliticsWard: Gainesville kept the ship sailing in 2023 Seth Johnson Feb 13, 20242 commentsMayor highlights progress despite legislative, fiscal challenges.
NewsGRU Authority votes to increase charges to Gainesville Seth Johnson Feb 8, 20245 commentsCost changes voted for next fiscal year.
Government + PoliticsCurry recommends first actions to cover $1.4 million shortfall Seth Johnson Feb 6, 20249 commentsFinance Committee approves reassigned funds.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority to discuss power generation, service contracts Seth Johnson Feb 6, 20243 commentsWednesday meeting to be held at GRU Administrative Building.
NewsGRU Authority votes for joint meeting with Gainesville City Commission Seth Johnson Jan 18, 20244 commentsAuthority delays action on $15.3 million transfer.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority to talk city transfer as union pushes back Seth Johnson Jan 16, 20246 commentsNo final decision has been scheduled.
Government + PoliticsGRU generation forecast: solar remains sunny, purchased power looks stormy Seth Johnson Jan 10, 20240 commentsPlan results show need for a variety of generation assets.
Local NewsGainesville nonprofit continues GRU lawsuit, responds to judge’s deadline Seth Johnson Jan 9, 20244 commentsNonprofit president says someone must be responsible for House Bill 1645.
Government + PoliticsWard reflects on first year, top issues for 2024 Seth Johnson Dec 27, 20232 commentsGainesville mayor looks at Eastside development and Vision Zero among his 2024 priorities.
NewsMainstreet’s top feature stories of 2023 Glory Reitz, Olivia Hanna Dec 27, 20232 commentsHighlights from a year of milestones and innovation.