NewsBielarski releases book on GRU, state takeover Seth Johnson Jul 12, 202310 comments“The City That Lost Control” runs from the biomass contract to Florida’s GRU bill.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis signs bill changing GRU control Seth Johnson Jun 28, 202320 commentsNew authority board set to start Oct. 1.
NewsAlachua County to weigh GNV budget cuts, impacts Seth Johnson Jun 28, 20232 commentsGNV requests financing for GRACE Marketplace.
Local LivingGainesville earns 42nd straight Tree City honor Staff Reports Jun 28, 20232 commentsArbor Day Foundation recognizes cities committed to urban forest management.
BusinessDerrick: Mainstreet marks one year in print J.C. Derrick Jun 28, 20234 commentsAs more outlets shutter, local journalism needs community support.
Government + PoliticsCity Commission allocates $250K to fight GRU bill Seth Johnson Jun 22, 20235 commentsGNV also approves trunked radio sale to county.
HealthUF Health breaks ground on Eastside urgent care Glory Reitz Jun 21, 20230 commentsNew center is part of a cooperative effort with city of Gainesville and Alachua County.
Government + PoliticsGNV to study Ironwood, present plan next year Seth Johnson Jun 20, 20230 commentsGolf course survives budget cuts.
Government + PoliticsGainesville selects an interim city clerk Camille Broadway Jun 15, 20231 commentCommission also OKs hiring search firm for new city auditor.
Government + PoliticsGainesville trims more from its budget Camille Broadway Jun 14, 20236 commentsIronwood Golf Course and GRACE marketplace funds added back into fiscal year 2024 plans.
Government + PoliticsGNV votes to divide power district, prep for bids Seth Johnson Jun 8, 20235 commentsAppraisals puts price at $22 million.
Government + PoliticsGainesville annual audit on track to make deadline Camille Broadway Jun 6, 20230 commentsExternal auditors give city’s financial statements a clean opinion.
Government + PoliticsGainesville City Commission resets zoning Seth Johnson Jun 1, 20234 commentsCommissioners to bring ideas on July 27.
Local NewsGNV wins water conservation pledge contest Staff Reports May 31, 20231 commentNational challenge will offer individual prizes to some participants
Government + PoliticsGNV readies for final vote on exclusionary zoning Seth Johnson May 30, 20231 commentState departments report no issues with repeal.
Government + PoliticsGNV to cut parks, positions as budgets tighten Seth Johnson May 25, 202324 commentsIronwood to close, property taxes could rise.
Government + PoliticsGNV eliminates Reichert House after 30 years Seth Johnson May 22, 202311 commentsAudit findings block staff.
Local LivingGainesville celebrates Florida’s Emancipation Day Megan V. Winslow May 20, 20233 commentsEvent highlights, clarifies state’s little-known emancipation history
NewsGainesville to host gun violence summit in August Seth Johnson May 16, 20236 commentsLeaders hope to curb growing trend.
Government + PoliticsGRU to cut unfilled positions, reduce maintenance Seth Johnson May 15, 20236 commentsReductions come as next step in debt plan.
NewsCitizens prepare lawsuit over state’s GRU bill Seth Johnson May 9, 202313 commentsLocal group retains Jacksonville law firm.
Government + PoliticsGNV selects firm to manage four Eastside projects Seth Johnson May 8, 20231 commentCity poised to invest millions in coming years.
NewsGNV starts internal search for interim clerk Seth Johnson May 5, 20233 commentsNational auditor search to begin soon.
Government + PoliticsGNV establishes formula for GRU money transfer Seth Johnson May 4, 20232 commentsGPD updates on quarter statistics.