Government + PoliticsGainesville selects millage rate increase, preps for shortfalls in future budgets Seth Johnson Aug 14, 2025Final votes come in September.
Government + PoliticsGainesville groups gather to rebuke DeSantis audit, property tax plans Seth Johnson Jul 31, 2025Two-day state audit already underway.
Government + PoliticsGainesville considers ending fire exemption for charitable, religious entities Seth Johnson Jun 19, 2025Exempted organizations could pay combined $525,000.
Government + PoliticsGainesville narrows 8th Avenue and Waldo Road options, eyes Phase 1 Seth Johnson Jun 12, 2025City has $18.7 million ready.
Government + PoliticsGainesville’s $5.2M budget gap increases after hearing from police, fire Seth Johnson May 23, 2025Commission sets maximum fire assessment rate.
Government + PoliticsGainesville City Commission votes for special election to retry utility referendum Seth Johnson May 15, 2025Previous referendum passed in November 2024.
Government + PoliticsGainesville moves forward with school zone, red-light cameras Seth Johnson Feb 27, 2025Ordinances will return for two final votes.
Government + PoliticsGainesville authorizes letter over garbage fee mishap, continues streatery Seth Johnson Feb 20, 2025City also finalized Florida Theater historic designation.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commissioners discuss priorities, potential rule changes Seth Johnson Jan 23, 2025Commissioners had retreat on Thursday.
Government + PoliticsIngle joins Gainesville City Commission along with incumbents Seth Johnson Jan 6, 2025Commissioners highlight future priorities.
ElectionsGainesville selects Duncan-Walker, Ingle for City Commission Seth Johnson Aug 20, 2024Chestnut runs unopposed.
ElectionsMeet the candidates: Gainesville City Commission Seth Johnson Aug 15, 2024Two seats contested, one unopposed.
Government + PoliticsChestnut reflects on priorities heading into second term Seth Johnson Jun 21, 2024List includes economic development, homelessness.
NewsLocal legislators back bill to alter GRU control Seth Johnson Mar 17, 2023Friday vote allows bill to continue to Florida House.
FeaturedNew GNV commission sworn in, speaks on goals Seth Johnson Jan 5, 2023Commissioners will hold first meeting Thursday afternoon.
ElectionsWard to take mayoral reins from Poe in January Seth Johnson Nov 9, 2022Ed Book, Casey Willits earn commission seats for districts 2 and 3.
Government + PoliticsGNV commission eliminates single-family zoning Seth Johnson Oct 17, 2022Another 4-3 vote finalizes trio of ordinances.
Local NewsNovember candidates pitch plans in local forum Seth Johnson Oct 9, 2022Forum includes Gainesville, Alachua County and 8th Circuit Court candidates.
Government + PoliticsEastman wins city seat, 2 others go to runoffs Camille Broadway Aug 24, 2022November election will decide remaining commissioners.
Government + PoliticsMeet the Candidate: Gainesville commission Seth Johnson Jun 22, 2022No incumbent opposition for nine commission candidates.
Government + PoliticsAlmost 50 candidates qualify for local races Camille Broadway Jun 17, 2022Upcoming election packed with city, county races.
BusinessMeadowbrook driving range clears first commission Seth Johnson Jun 15, 2022Meadowbrook Golf owner looks at new revenue stream for course.