Gainesville celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day at City Hall Plaza
Oct 14, 2024
Speakers said Gainesville is the only city to make the holiday switch.
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Gainesville celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day at City Hall Plaza
Speakers said Gainesville is the only city to make the holiday switch.
Gainesville decides against curfew as Hurricane Milton draws near
Oct 9, 2024
The city of Gainesville considered a curfew during Hurricane Milton, projected to make landfall around midnight, to keep traffic at a minimum, but decided against it […]
Gainesville officially combines all single-family zoning, allows smaller lot sizes
Oct 3, 2024
Zoning issue reaches end after years of discussion.
Helene inflicts ‘tremendous’ amount of tree damage in Gainesville
Sep 27, 2024
No injuries reported in Gainesville.
Gainesville finalizes previous version of inclusionary zoning policy in 5-2 vote
Sep 19, 2024
Commission also OKs redevelopment adjacent to Oaks Mall.
Santa Fe’s downtown enrollment doubled after opening Blount Hall
Sep 17, 2024
College to continue downtown emphasis following center’s success.
Gainesville approves flat millage rate with lower general fund for next year
Sep 12, 2024
Budget shrunk year over year for first time in quarter century.
Gainesville holds remembrance ceremony for 23rd anniversary of 9/11
Sep 11, 2024
Mayor Harvey Ward issues Patriot’s Day proclamation.
GRU Authority officially files complaint against Gainesville, Barton
Sep 10, 2024
Complaint asks courts to stop upcoming Gainesville vote.
GrassRoots Festival eyes Alachua County expansion with 270-acre purchase
Sep 10, 2024
Land under contract until end of September.
Gainesville relies on county, state partners for Vision Zero goal
Aug 28, 2024
Majority of severe injuries, deaths happen on 17% of roadway.
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
Gainesville places first home on market through land trust program
Aug 9, 2024
Home is first of 10 slated for development.
Wet roads, fallen tree leave 3 dead from Hurricane Debby
Aug 5, 2024
Slow moving storm could bring up to 20 inches of rain.
Gainesville parking revamp begins with more paid spaces
Aug 2, 2024
August declared an introductory period.
Gainesville funds police raises, covers part of Hippodrome shortfall
Aug 1, 2024
City also amends public nuisance ordinances.
Lincoln Yard Park opens with ribbon-cutting
Jul 26, 2024
New park enhances Lincoln Estates neighborhood and commemorates its history.
Gainesville reallocates nearly $3 million in ARPA as federal deadline nears
Jul 19, 2024
Senior housing project debated after funding issues.
Gainesville adds security layer to city commission meetings
Jul 19, 2024
Metal detector and flow of traffic started Thursday.
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.
Federal grant puts Gainesville transportation upgrades in gear
Jul 12, 2024
Florida Theater renovations, new bond ratings encourage Mayor Harvey Ward.