Government + PoliticsGainesville enters budget season dependent on DeSantis appointments Seth Johnson May 7, 20243 commentsStaff presented two proposed budgets that hinge on utility funding.
Government + PoliticsGainesville, law enforcement unveil gun violence responses Seth Johnson May 3, 20246 commentsCity launches overarching initiative to coordinate response.
Government + PoliticsGNV, UF leaders start weekly negotiations for bus service Seth Johnson Apr 22, 20240 commentsCurrent contract ends June 30.
Government + PoliticsFrom private company to city transit: RTS celebrates 50 years Seth Johnson Apr 12, 20241 commentRTS has driven 202 million passengers in last 25 years.
Government + PoliticsUF, Gainesville back to negotiating table over RTS services Seth Johnson Apr 11, 20245 commentsUF sends letter after city press conference.
Government + PoliticsUF proposes 25% cut to Gainesville transit budget, city rebuffs plan Seth Johnson Apr 9, 20243 commentsCurrent contract ends in June.
NewsDowntown churches start coordinating homeless outreach with focus on hunger Seth Johnson Apr 8, 20242 commentsMultiple downtown churches began meeting in January.
Government + PoliticsGainesville OKs security upgrades, uses dwindling ConnectFree funds Seth Johnson Apr 4, 20242 commentsCommission starts zero-emission transition plan.
Government + PoliticsGainesville acts on unsolicited proposal policy, gun violence Seth Johnson Mar 28, 20246 commentsCommission discussed new ballot measure.
NewsVandals break into mayor’s office Seth Johnson Mar 27, 20243 commentsSeparate incident occurred in recent weeks.
Government + PoliticsGNV, Alachua County discuss gun violence, heirs’ property Seth Johnson Mar 25, 20240 commentsMeeting also touched on homelessness.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission plans to put GRU Authority on upcoming ballot Seth Johnson Mar 21, 202412 commentsCommission needs two supermajority votes to continue.
Government + PoliticsGNV audit committee presented with 2023 financial statements Seth Johnson Mar 18, 20240 commentsStatements marked “clean” by independent auditors.
Local LivingAlachua County resident turns 106 Glory Reitz Mar 14, 20241 commentMagnolia B. Jackson is oldest graduate of Bethune-Cookman University.
NewsClemons questions potty parity at Gainesville City Hall Seth Johnson Mar 8, 20247 commentsRepresentative files petition for advisory opinion.
Government + PoliticsWard touts Gainesville’s accomplishments with federal funding Glory Reitz Mar 4, 20242 commentsMayor writes op-ed in conjunction with mayors across country ahead of State of the Union address.
Government + PoliticsWard supports Curry’s decision to sack Scott Seth Johnson Mar 1, 20247 commentsMayor says GPD’s Scott will be hard to replace.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commission, GRU Authority hold first joint meeting Seth Johnson Feb 28, 20245 commentsMembers discussed two items with no votes.
Local LivingMayor to declare “Multicultural Day” at downtown Gainesville festival Staff Reports Feb 22, 20240 commentsGuests asked to RSVP to free Cultural Festival.
BusinessGainesville Regional Airport breaks ground for parking garage Glory Reitz Feb 20, 20241 commentProject completion expected within a year.
Government + PoliticsGainesville aims to fix evaluations flaws: ‘Process broke down’ Seth Johnson Feb 16, 20245 commentsAttorney, manager bristle at late evaluation.
Government + PoliticsWard: Gainesville kept the ship sailing in 2023 Seth Johnson Feb 13, 20242 commentsMayor highlights progress despite legislative, fiscal challenges.
Government + PoliticsGainesville reviews 2023 crime stats, updated on legislative session Seth Johnson Feb 1, 20242 commentsCommission also votes on codifying charter officer evaluations.
NewsGainesville, Alachua County discuss downtown plans Seth Johnson Jan 22, 20249 commentsCommissioners pass gun violence motions.