Gainesville sets legislative priorities, talks legal notices
Nov 14, 2024
Commission also looks at minority business study.
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Gainesville sets legislative priorities, talks legal notices
Commission also looks at minority business study.
Bielarski: GRU Authority referendum results not surprising
Nov 8, 2024
Referendum paused by judge's temporary injunction.
No contest: Gainesville, Alachua County easily pass 3 local referendums
Nov 6, 2024
Legal challenges will hold up two of the issues.
Updated: Clemons calls for end to clashes over GRU Authority, Eastman responds
Oct 31, 2024
He said legal battles are ego driven.
Gainesville dual names street in honor of late educator Magnolia Jackson
Oct 25, 2024
Jackson died in May, shortly after her 106th birthday.
Gainesville asks GRU to prioritize three new recreational trail projects
Oct 24, 2024
New projects could rival Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail usage.
FEST to kick off with Key to the City presentation
Oct 22, 2024
Three-day music festival still has some individual show tickets available.
Impact of new homelessness law remains unclear
Oct 17, 2024
Mayor Ward says he expects little effect to city’s homelessness response.
Gainesville celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day at City Hall Plaza
Oct 14, 2024
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.