Government + PoliticsGainesville authorizes letter over garbage fee mishap, continues streatery Seth Johnson Feb 20, 202515 commentsCity also finalized Florida Theater historic designation.
Government + PoliticsGainesville collects input on Citizens Field as scenarios come to finish Seth Johnson Feb 18, 20256 commentsCommission to hear options before summer recess.
NewsMobility on Demand to offer free transportation to East Gainesville Staff Reports Feb 13, 20252 commentsService will assist residents needing rides to clinic visits, health screenings and more.
BusinessIronwood improvements underway as Gainesville settles golf course future Seth Johnson Jan 31, 20251 commentAfter talks, city plans to keep course operating.
Government + PoliticsGainesville continues constant improvements with “Groundhog Day” lessons Seth Johnson Jan 29, 20252 commentsState of City held Wednesday.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commissioners discuss priorities, potential rule changes Seth Johnson Jan 23, 20254 commentsCommissioners had retreat on Thursday.
NewsGainesville celebrates MLK Day 2025 with annual parade Lillian Hamman Jan 20, 20250 commentsParade’s second year is part of 41st King Celebration Anniversary.
CrimeGainesville City Hall vandal receives 9-month prison sentence C.J. Gish Jan 17, 20251 commentJames Dewar broke windows and left racist, threatening notes.
Government + PoliticsGainesville receives $11.65M federal grant for EV charging stations Staff Reports Jan 14, 20255 commentsCity to build 47 new electric vehicle charging stations throughout area.
Government + PoliticsWard lists Gainesville’s top 10 achievements of 2024 Seth Johnson Dec 31, 20246 commentsItems ranged from gun violence to downtown investment.
Local NewsFrom surgeries to schools: Mainstreet’s top 10 local news stories of 2024 Seth Johnson Dec 26, 20240 commentsMainstreet provided exclusive coverage on several issues.
CrimePolice Chief corrects miscommunication in Satchel’s Pizza arson fire Lillian Hamman Dec 21, 20244 commentsGPD and GFR to bridge fire investigation communication gaps.
NewsHoggetowne Medieval Faire funds drying up without permanent home Seth Johnson Dec 19, 20247 commentsDowntown edition harder for vendors.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County area to lose federal grant funding after miscommunications Seth Johnson Dec 17, 202411 commentsCounty commissioner said it's an embarrassment.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County decides to wait out streetlight agreement with Gainesville Seth Johnson Dec 17, 20240 commentsCounty opts to stay in agreement for now.
EducationUF presents the 2024 Win Phillips Town Gown Relations Awards Staff Reports Dec 16, 20240 commentsAwards recognize community member, UF faculty member, joint program.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission quibbles on Lot 10, advances climbing gym project Seth Johnson Dec 5, 20243 commentsClimbing gym, other activities to open at Depot Park.
Local LivingGainesville to celebrate fourth annual “Day of Courage” on Dec. 3 Staff Reports Nov 26, 20240 commentsEvent to honor life, legacy of civil rights icon Rosa Parks.
NewsBlock by Block ready to start downtown Gainesville program on Dec. 2 Seth Johnson Nov 25, 20249 commentsCompany hired in 3-year, $3 million contract.
Government + PoliticsGainesville votes to ban camping, sleeping in public rights-of-way Seth Johnson Nov 21, 20246 commentsThe Gainesville City Commission passed an ordinance on Thursday to prohibit sleeping or camping on city rights-of-way. The ordinance comes after Florida approved a homelessness bill […]
Government + PoliticsChief Moya sworn in, pinned at Gainesville City Hall Seth Johnson Nov 21, 20241 commentMoya joined GPD in 2023.
Government + PoliticsMoya to officially step into GPD chief role with manager, mayor support Seth Johnson Nov 15, 20240 commentsSwearing-in ceremony scheduled for Thursday.
Government + PoliticsGainesville sets legislative priorities, talks legal notices Seth Johnson Nov 14, 20240 commentsCommission also looks at minority business study.
Government + PoliticsBielarski: GRU Authority referendum results not surprising Seth Johnson Nov 8, 20244 commentsReferendum paused by judge's temporary injunction.