Government + PoliticsGNV set to raise taxes 29% over rollback rate Seth Johnson Jul 20, 20236 commentsIncrease comes as city faced budget deficit.
Government + PoliticsGRU to hold meeting on electric needs Seth Johnson Jul 20, 20230 commentsInput meetings will continue into 2024.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County OKs Gainesville wetland payment Seth Johnson Jul 13, 20230 commentsPayment covers development impacts on Hawthorne Road.
NewsBielarski releases book on GRU, state takeover Seth Johnson Jul 12, 202310 comments“The City That Lost Control” runs from the biomass contract to Florida’s GRU bill.
Government + PoliticsGRU credit remains stable, unlikely to improve Seth Johnson Jul 7, 20233 commentsHigh rates, debt constrains improvement.
NewsClay Electric lowers fuel cost for customers Staff Reports Jul 5, 20230 commentsAverage household to see $7 savings.
Government + PoliticsGNV nonprofit sues DeSantis over GRU bill Seth Johnson Jul 3, 202312 commentsLawsuit includes 12 counts filed in federal court.
NewsGRU’s fuel adjustment rate to drop in July Seth Johnson Jun 26, 20231 comment15 mill reduction mirrors April reduction.
Government + PoliticsCity Commission allocates $250K to fight GRU bill Seth Johnson Jun 22, 20235 commentsGNV also approves trunked radio sale to county.
Government + PoliticsGNV continues crossing off state auditor findings Seth Johnson Jun 21, 20232 commentsCity has finished 12 findings.
Government + PoliticsGainesville trims more from its budget Camille Broadway Jun 14, 20236 commentsIronwood Golf Course and GRACE marketplace funds added back into fiscal year 2024 plans.
Government + PoliticsGNV votes to divide power district, prep for bids Seth Johnson Jun 8, 20235 commentsAppraisals puts price at $22 million.
NewsAmazon truck crashes into utility pole Staff Reports Jun 8, 20230 commentsGRU crews replace pole following collision.
Local NewsStorm season start prompts preparations Glory Reitz Jun 1, 20230 commentsFamilies and local governments plan ahead for potential problems.
Local NewsGNV wins water conservation pledge contest Staff Reports May 31, 20231 commentNational challenge will offer individual prizes to some participants
Government + PoliticsGNV to cut parks, positions as budgets tighten Seth Johnson May 25, 202324 commentsIronwood to close, property taxes could rise.
NewsGNV police, fire ask for $11M budget increase Seth Johnson May 18, 20235 commentsWages account for majority of growth.
Government + PoliticsGRU to cut unfilled positions, reduce maintenance Seth Johnson May 15, 20236 commentsReductions come as next step in debt plan.
NewsCitizens prepare lawsuit over state’s GRU bill Seth Johnson May 9, 202313 commentsLocal group retains Jacksonville law firm.
Government + PoliticsGNV selects firm to manage four Eastside projects Seth Johnson May 8, 20231 commentCity poised to invest millions in coming years.
Government + PoliticsFlorida House passes GRU bill with debate Seth Johnson Apr 27, 202310 commentsBoth parties talk of hostile takeovers.
Government + PoliticsOpponents sound off on GRU bill at city meeting Seth Johnson Apr 21, 202327 commentsWard worries about potential transition.
NewsGNV reapproves solar after redactions revealed Seth Johnson Apr 20, 20234 commentsStaff paused seven weeks to talk with legislators.
Government + PoliticsTallahassee committee signs off on GRU bill Seth Johnson Apr 19, 20237 commentsBill now proceeds to floor.