Government + PoliticsGRU Authority: 39 months from audit to creation to preemption Seth Johnson Jun 16, 20260 commentsA full timeline of Mainstreet stories.
Elections9 Gainesville candidates on ballot for 2026 elections Seth Johnson Jun 12, 20264 commentsThree races on August ballot.
ElectionsEastman earns second term representing Gainesville’s District 4 Seth Johnson Jun 12, 20265 commentsGainesville Commissioner Bryan Eastman will return to the dais for a second term after no one filed to run against him. Eastman represents District 4, which consists of much of […]
Government + PoliticsHoggetowne Medieval Faire plans multi-weekend return at Gainesville Raceway Seth Johnson Jun 8, 20266 commentsEvent to return to ticketed entry.
Government + PoliticsGainesville City Commission approves new GFL contract, transfers utility fees Lillian Hamman Jun 4, 20265 commentsNew contract has 3% recycling contamination cap.
Government + PoliticsGainesville sits on $12 million budget gap with summer savings projected Seth Johnson May 29, 20267 commentsPolice, fire present draft budgets.
CrimeGainesville homicide stemmed from dating violence, suspect presumed dead Seth Johnson May 28, 20262 commentsDomestic violence rises to top five priority.
Local NewsGainesville’s Phil Mann earns national Top Ten recognition for public works Staff Reports May 26, 20261 commentMann started with Gainesville in 1987.
Local NewsGainesville, Alachua County honor Memorial Day at Evergreen Cemetery Lillian Hamman May 25, 20265 commentsCemetery unveils new monument for Gold Star families.
NewsGainesville police to focus on domestic violence as homicides trend up Seth Johnson May 22, 20263 commentsChief said steam of domestic violence is concerning.
NewsGainesville commission votes on major garbage billing, towing reforms Seth Johnson May 21, 20265 commentsMayor to send letter to GRU Authority.
NewsGainesville launches ‘Journey to Juneteenth’ with flag raising Seth Johnson May 20, 20261 commentCity’s 6th annual celebration begins with Florida Emancipation Day.
Elections5 new candidates join 2026 Gainesville elections Seth Johnson May 11, 20263 commentsFormer Gainesville Sun editor enters race.
NewsGainesville reopens City Hall Plaza after $1.8M renovation Seth Johnson May 8, 20266 commentsCeremony focused on city’s history of diversity.
Government + PoliticsGainesville moves forward on charter amendment, stalls on 10-foot land strip Seth Johnson May 7, 20265 comments Commission OKs $40,000 to museum.
BusinessMedia Day event celebrates HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital Nick Anschultz Apr 24, 20261 commentNew 90-bed hospital is expected to open in May.
NewsGainesville breaks ground on police property and evidence facility Kirsten Rabin Apr 24, 20263 commentsBuilding to be completed in summer of 2027.
Local LivingCaregivers celebrated at festival on Saturday Ronnie Lovler Apr 20, 20260 commentsEvent held at Alachua County Senior Center.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission wants to curb roam towing but not sure how far Seth Johnson Apr 17, 20269 commentsCommissioners asked for staff to return with two options.
Government + PoliticsGainesville starts work to finalize The Streatery for $4.5 million Seth Johnson Apr 13, 20265 commentsConstruction to finish by October.
Government + PoliticsGainesville to leave $500,000 subsidy of churches, nonprofits in place Seth Johnson Apr 9, 20265 commentsCommission votes to amend language to match statute.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission to hold city manager search this fall Seth Johnson Apr 2, 20261 commentSearch should end February 2027.
NewsHomeless service providers work to handle St. Francis House shelter closure Seth Johnson Mar 24, 20260 commentsEmpty schools seen as potential solution.
Local LivingGainesville to present Key to the City to Less Than Jake Staff Reports Mar 12, 20261 commentSka-punk band to play in benefit performance at ‘Wake and Bake Festival.’