NewsGainesville escapes worst of Idalia’s wrath Seth Johnson Sep 1, 20230 commentsCity, county deploy resources to hardest hit areas
NewsIdalia knocks out power, heads to Georgia Seth Johnson Aug 30, 20230 commentsAlachua County remained outside the hurricane path.
NewsGNV officials give information at storm meeting Seth Johnson Aug 28, 20230 commentsCity handed out 6,800 sandbags on Monday.
Local LivingGRU to host community open house Staff Reports Aug 18, 20230 commentsShare information and feedback on Southwest Nature Park.
Government + PoliticsMayor provides swing vote on open container motion Seth Johnson Aug 17, 20232 commentsGainesville looks to ban open alcohol but support businesses.
Government + PoliticsGNV preps for housing discussions, changes Seth Johnson Aug 10, 20232 commentsTwo neighborhood workshops set.
Local NewsCommission passes GRU budget, rate increases Seth Johnson Aug 9, 20237 commentsFinal votes to come at September meetings.
NewsDuke, GRU partner for first local youth academy Seth Johnson Aug 2, 20230 commentsProgram introduces energy sector as career option.
Local NewsGainesville sets up process for GRU control switch Camille Broadway Jul 27, 20233 commentsCommission directs staff to review ordinances, create plans while continuing legal challenge.
Government + PoliticsCitizens question carbon reduction priority Glory Reitz Jul 27, 20239 commentsGRU’s Integrated Resource Plan meeting presented with four future scenarios.
Government + PoliticsGainesville asks court to stop GRU changes Camille Broadway Jul 25, 20239 comments City files lawsuit to oppose switch in GRU governance to five-person independent board
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.