Government + Politics GRU generation forecast: solar remains sunny, purchased power looks stormy Seth Johnson Jan 10, 2024Plan results show need for a variety of generation assets.
Local News Gainesville nonprofit continues GRU lawsuit, responds to judge’s deadline Seth Johnson Jan 9, 2024Nonprofit president says someone must be responsible for House Bill 1645.
Government + Politics Ward reflects on first year, top issues for 2024 Seth Johnson Dec 27, 2023Gainesville mayor looks at Eastside development and Vision Zero among his 2024 priorities.
News Mainstreet’s top feature stories of 2023 Glory Reitz, Olivia Hanna Dec 27, 2023Highlights from a year of milestones and innovation.
News Gainesville’s top news stories of 2023 Seth Johnson Dec 26, 2023New GRU Authority and school rezoning take top spots.
Government + Politics Gainesville City Commission confirms GRU Authority’s control over bonds Seth Johnson Dec 22, 2023Bonds totaling $105 million set to expire in May.
Government + Politics Judge dismisses Gainesville residents’ lawsuit against DeSantis Seth Johnson Dec 22, 2023Lawsuit challenged creation of GRU Authority.
News Gainesville sets special meeting over GRU request delayed last week Seth Johnson Dec 20, 2023Item deals with $105 million in bonds.
Government + Politics GRU Authority to search for permanent general manager Seth Johnson Dec 14, 2023Authority also continues contract for new attorney, looks into auditor position.
Government + Politics Gainesville commission OKs one item, punts another sent by GRU Authority Seth Johnson Dec 14, 2023Delay will tighten GRU turnaround for financial support extension.
Government + Politics GRU Authority supports general manager, denies motion to fire Seth Johnson Dec 7, 2023Authority also votes to move forward with interim attorney.
News Gainesville Regional Utilities lowers fuel cost rate by 5 mills Seth Johnson Dec 1, 2023New rate marks the fourth reduction in 2023.
Government + Politics GRU Authority plans for more meetings in first workshop Seth Johnson Nov 16, 2023Manager said more meetings needed to deliver business transformation.
Government + Politics Gainesville to transition defunct utility board into sustainability advisors Seth Johnson Nov 10, 2023Board no longer needed after GRU transition.
Government + Politics GRU Authority continues trunked radio sale, starts bond verification Seth Johnson Nov 1, 2023Members reject additional agenda items.
News GRU lowers pass-through charge for November, third reduction this year Staff Reports Nov 1, 2023Electricity customers to see $4 monthly savings.
Government + Politics Clemons calls for Gainesville mayor to resign, Ward says ‘no’ Seth Johnson Oct 26, 2023Representative said a coverup is underway.
Government + Politics Another lawsuit targets new Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority Seth Johnson Oct 23, 2023Lawsuit names city of Gainesville, mayor as defendants.
Government + Politics JLAC rule nullifies state investigation into Gainesville bond delay Seth Johnson Oct 23, 2023Lawmakers failed to pass motion despite 6-4 vote.
News Lawmakers vote to open probe into Gainesville bond delay Seth Johnson Oct 18, 2023Delay resulted in an extra $2.9 million cost to city.
Government + Politics Gainesville reviews updated Florida audit with 12 findings completed Seth Johnson Oct 9, 2023State conducted an 18-month review of 2022 audit.
Government + Politics Member withdraws from GRU Authority Seth Johnson Oct 6, 2023Officials dispute member residency requirements
Government + Politics Alachua County OKs plan for delayed solar array near Archer Seth Johnson Oct 5, 2023Site will produce electricity for Gainesville Regional Utilities.
Government + Politics New Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority seated, takes first actions Seth Johnson Oct 4, 2023Authority set logistics for meetings moving forward.