Government + PoliticsGainesville rezones Terwilliger Elementary School, reuses rainbow bricks Seth Johnson Oct 16, 20255 commentsCity also gave $290K in grants.
Government + PoliticsGainesville selects millage rate increase, preps for shortfalls in future budgets Seth Johnson Aug 14, 20255 commentsFinal votes come in September.
Government + PoliticsGainesville groups gather to rebuke DeSantis audit, property tax plans Seth Johnson Jul 31, 202524 commentsTwo-day state audit already underway.
Government + PoliticsGainesville considers ending fire exemption for charitable, religious entities Seth Johnson Jun 19, 202511 commentsExempted organizations could pay combined $525,000.
Government + PoliticsGainesville narrows 8th Avenue and Waldo Road options, eyes Phase 1 Seth Johnson Jun 12, 20255 commentsCity has $18.7 million ready.
Government + PoliticsGainesville’s $5.2M budget gap increases after hearing from police, fire Seth Johnson May 23, 202511 commentsCommission sets maximum fire assessment rate.
Government + PoliticsGainesville City Commission votes for special election to retry utility referendum Seth Johnson May 15, 20254 commentsPrevious referendum passed in November 2024.
Government + PoliticsGainesville moves forward with school zone, red-light cameras Seth Johnson Feb 27, 202513 commentsOrdinances will return for two final votes.
Government + PoliticsGainesville authorizes letter over garbage fee mishap, continues streatery Seth Johnson Feb 20, 202515 commentsCity also finalized Florida Theater historic designation.
Government + PoliticsGainesville commissioners discuss priorities, potential rule changes Seth Johnson Jan 23, 20254 commentsCommissioners had retreat on Thursday.
Government + PoliticsIngle joins Gainesville City Commission along with incumbents Seth Johnson Jan 6, 20251 commentCommissioners highlight future priorities.
ElectionsGainesville selects Duncan-Walker, Ingle for City Commission Seth Johnson Aug 20, 20242 commentsChestnut runs unopposed.
ElectionsMeet the candidates: Gainesville City Commission Seth Johnson Aug 15, 20244 commentsTwo seats contested, one unopposed.
Government + PoliticsChestnut reflects on priorities heading into second term Seth Johnson Jun 21, 20244 commentsList includes economic development, homelessness.
NewsLocal legislators back bill to alter GRU control Seth Johnson Mar 17, 20235 commentsFriday vote allows bill to continue to Florida House.
FeaturedNew GNV commission sworn in, speaks on goals Seth Johnson Jan 5, 20230 commentsCommissioners will hold first meeting Thursday afternoon.
ElectionsWard to take mayoral reins from Poe in January Seth Johnson Nov 9, 20222 commentsEd Book, Casey Willits earn commission seats for districts 2 and 3.
Government + PoliticsGNV commission eliminates single-family zoning Seth Johnson Oct 17, 20226 commentsAnother 4-3 vote finalizes trio of ordinances.
Local NewsNovember candidates pitch plans in local forum Seth Johnson Oct 9, 20222 commentsForum includes Gainesville, Alachua County and 8th Circuit Court candidates.
Government + PoliticsEastman wins city seat, 2 others go to runoffs Camille Broadway Aug 24, 20220 commentsNovember election will decide remaining commissioners.
Government + PoliticsMeet the Candidate: Gainesville commission Seth Johnson Jun 22, 20220 commentsNo incumbent opposition for nine commission candidates.
Government + PoliticsAlmost 50 candidates qualify for local races Camille Broadway Jun 17, 20220 commentsUpcoming election packed with city, county races.
BusinessMeadowbrook driving range clears first commission Seth Johnson Jun 15, 20220 commentsMeadowbrook Golf owner looks at new revenue stream for course.