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Judge dismisses Gainesville residents’ lawsuit against DeSantis
Lawsuit challenged creation of GRU Authority.
Gainesville commission OKs one item, punts another sent by GRU Authority
Delay will tighten GRU turnaround for financial support extension.
Downtown business to host light contest Saturday
Residents can vote online.
Civil Rights activist, community leader, honored with street name designation
City of Gainesville unveils signs for late Charles Chestnut III.
Gainesville switches Boltin Center plan amid activist delays
Commission allocates $1.5 million to repair facility.
Gainesville commission picks Mhere as new city auditor
Finalized contract to return next week.
GRU Authority supports general manager, denies motion to fire
Authority also votes to move forward with interim attorney.
Local leaders sign plaque for Eastside urgent care
Urgent care center to open mid-2024
City of Gainesville to host event celebrating Rosa Parks’ legacy
Annual event commemorates the date when Parks refused give up her seat on bus.
Holiday lighting on tap at Historic Thomas Center on Saturday
Event to feature crafts, treats and Santa Claus.
Gainesville to transition defunct utility board into sustainability advisors
Board no longer needed after GRU transition.
Community Foundation celebrates 25 years
Event commemorates lives, organizations changed through philanthropy.
Aging Matters: Gainesville’s youthful vibe beckons older adults
Numerous factors are drawing seniors to North Central Florida
Gainesville unveils new road sign in honor of Dylan Roberts
City pushes for state to rename crosswalk.
Gainesville takes next step to redevelop Eastside sports center
Many steps, votes remain.
Gainesville finalizes open container ban with two special districts
New regulations to start Jan. 1.
Clemons calls for Gainesville mayor to resign, Ward says ‘no’
Representative said a coverup is underway.
Alachua County delegation to meet at Santa Fe, discuss priorities
Annual delegation meeting set for 1:30 p.m.
Another lawsuit targets new Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority
Lawsuit names city of Gainesville, mayor as defendants.
Gainesville commission approves $15K cut to manager’s salary
Item was pulled from consent for discussion.
Gainesville commission honors Chief Jones, remembers Dylan Roberts
City also approves sale of old RTS station.
Lawmakers vote to open probe into Gainesville bond delay
Delay resulted in an extra $2.9 million cost to city.
Native plant garden to be installed at Grow Hub
Bee City Gainesville and Florida Wildflower Foundation hosting event on Saturday.