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Government + Politics

Gainesville relies on county, state partners for Vision Zero goal

Aug 28, 2024
Majority of severe injuries, deaths happen on 17% of roadway.
Crime

Gainesville man arrested for vandalizing City Hall, making threats to mayor

Aug 26, 2024
Charges stem from March incidents at Old Library Building and Mayor Harvey Ward’s office
Health

UF Health cuts ribbon on Eastside urgent care center

Aug 14, 2024
Clinic to open on Thursday.
Government + Politics

Gainesville places first home on market through land trust program 

Aug 9, 2024
Home is first of 10 slated for development.
News

Wet roads, fallen tree leave 3 dead from Hurricane Debby

Aug 5, 2024
Slow moving storm could bring up to 20 inches of rain.
Health

UF hosts open house for Eastside urgent care 

Aug 3, 2024
Clinic to open on Aug. 14.
Government + Politics

Gainesville parking revamp begins with more paid spaces  

Aug 2, 2024
August declared an introductory period.
Government + Politics

Gainesville funds police raises, covers part of Hippodrome shortfall 

Aug 1, 2024
City also amends public nuisance ordinances.
Local Living

Lincoln Yard Park opens with ribbon-cutting

Jul 26, 2024
New park enhances Lincoln Estates neighborhood and commemorates its history.
Government + Politics

Gainesville reallocates nearly $3 million in ARPA as federal deadline nears

Jul 19, 2024
Senior housing project debated after funding issues.
News

Gainesville adds security layer to city commission meetings 

Jul 19, 2024
Metal detector and flow of traffic started Thursday. 
Government + Politics

Gainesville passes tax rate ceiling, votes 4-3 on single-family zoning changes

Jul 19, 2024
Millage rate will not increase in coming fiscal year.
Government + Politics

Federal grant puts Gainesville transportation upgrades in gear 

Jul 12, 2024
Florida Theater renovations, new bond ratings encourage Mayor Harvey Ward.
Government + Politics

Fitch gives Gainesville AA rating

Jul 12, 2024
Credit rating receives upgrade over previous AA- score.
Government + Politics

Gainesville’s RTS wins $26.4 million federal grant to help buy hybrid buses 

Jul 10, 2024
The city also will build a solar power facility as part of the transit award.
Government + Politics

18-month timeline of the struggle for Gainesville Regional Utilities

Jul 5, 2024
Laws, ordinances and lawsuits wielded to control GRU.
Government + Politics

GRU Authority asks Barton to keep referendum off ballot

Jun 19, 2024
City Commission passed the referendum on Tuesday.
News

Gainesville celebrates Juneteenth at Bo Diddley Plaza

Jun 19, 2024
Jubilee draws over 100 attendees downtown.
News

Gainesville finalizes ballot question, reviews in-house IT options

Jun 18, 2024
Gainesville staff also voices their perspective on utility revenues.
Government + Politics

Ward: stability needed for GRU, budget numbers 

Jun 14, 2024
GRU Authority approved motion to further cut its general services contribution on Wednesday.
News

Gainesville completes SW 62nd Boulevard connector

Jun 10, 2024
Project opens one month ahead of schedule.
Government + Politics

Gainesville OKs ballot initiative for second time, building code changes 

Jun 6, 2024
Thursday’s meeting includes change in travel policy.
News

Gainesville honors fallen service members on Memorial Day

May 27, 2024
Over 100 community members attend event.
Government + Politics

Gainesville approves GRU Authority ballot initiative 

May 23, 2024
Gainesville residents to vote in November.
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