Government + PoliticsGainesville considers mobility fee changes for new developments Seth Johnson Jan 23, 20263 commentsComprehensive plan deadline could get pushed back.
Local NewsGainesville celebrates MLK Day with newly renovated gardens, parade Seth Johnson Jan 19, 20260 commentsMLK Commission adds two to Hall of Fame.
Government + PoliticsGainesville again paves way for multistory downtown apartment building on Lot 10 Seth Johnson Jan 16, 20265 commentsCity to give away 16 parcels in Heartwood.
Local LivingFilm screening of ‘From Swastika to Jim Crow’ on tap for Sunday Staff Reports Jan 15, 20260 commentsUnited Church of Gainesville to host event.
SportsHarlem Globetrotters celebrate 100 years of entertainment with Gainesville show Tim Rodriquez Jan 13, 20260 commentsTeam performs at Stephen O'Connell Center on Monday.
Government + PoliticsWard readies for elections, economic development, construction in 2026 Seth Johnson Jan 12, 20262 commentsCommissioner Ed Book to step down.
Local NewsGainesville readies to open $2 million grant pool for NE Eighth Avenue area Staff Reports Jan 10, 20262 commentsGrants aim to revitalize area.
Government + PoliticsGainesville metro transportation board OKs crosswalk plan for NW 13th Street Seth Johnson Jan 6, 20262 commentsRoad corridor sees 27,000 vehicle trips daily.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County board selects new director to direct transportation organization Seth Johnson Dec 16, 20250 commentsMTPO transitioning to in-house staff.
Government + PoliticsGainesville plans to finalize comments and comprehensive plan by early 2026 Seth Johnson Dec 11, 20252 commentsPublic feedback still available.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission approves charter officer raises Seth Johnson Dec 8, 20255 commentsWillits selected as mayor pro tempore.
Local NewsUF honors three partnerships with 2025 Town Gown award Seth Johnson Dec 5, 20250 commentsAwards for nursing, retail safety and gameday operations.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission, utility leaders spar over $700K in legal fees Seth Johnson Nov 24, 202518 commentsCity lost funding equal to utility’s legal fees.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority to keep utility control for foreseeable future despite public vote Seth Johnson Nov 6, 202527 commentsAppeal court grants emergency pause on election.
Government + PoliticsGainesville leaders debate GRU Authority’s impact on utility management Seth Johnson Oct 28, 202511 commentsTown hall featured Mayor Harvey Ward and GRU CEO Ed Bielarsksi.
EducationChildren’s Trust hosts ‘Lights on Afterschool’ at Gainesville Circus Center Nick Anschultz Oct 24, 20251 commentAnnual event brings awareness of the importance of after-school programs.
Government + PoliticsGainesville OKs affordable housing loan, 27-acre sale to GRACE Marketplace Seth Johnson Oct 23, 20250 commentsHomeless shelter will now own the underlying land.
Government + PoliticsWard, Bielarski to debate ahead of Nov. 4 GRU referendum Seth Johnson Oct 23, 202517 commentsTown hall begins at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County’s state delegation hears funding, advocacy requests Seth Johnson Oct 20, 20255 commentsFlorida’s 2026 legislative session begins in January.
Government + PoliticsGainesville rezones Terwilliger Elementary School, reuses rainbow bricks Seth Johnson Oct 16, 20255 commentsCity also gave $290K in grants.
Government + PoliticsNew league president balances internal divide with push for education Seth Johnson Oct 6, 20256 commentsThe League of Women Voters (LWV) has a divide, and Donna Waller became president of the Alachua County chapter just in time to see it grow. […]
Government + PoliticsGainesville readies to launch in-house paratransit service Seth Johnson Sep 25, 20250 commentsCounty residents could see impacts.
Government + PoliticsGainesville OKs City Hall Plaza refresh, lodge historic designation Seth Johnson Sep 18, 20253 commentsSchool cameras ready to install.
Local NewsDemolition underway for Gainesville’s Thelma Boltin Center Seth Johnson Sep 16, 202510 commentsYears of back-and-forth now settled.