Government + PoliticsGainesville to remove rainbow crosswalks in FDOT compliance Lillian Hamman Aug 7, 202530 commentsFall 2025 Regional Transit Service changes indicate nearly 30% route decrease.
Government + PoliticsFederal grant puts Gainesville transportation upgrades in gear Lillian Hamman Jul 12, 20245 commentsFlorida Theater renovations, new bond ratings encourage Mayor Harvey Ward.
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.
Local LivingGainesville to celebrate 50 years of Regional Transit System service Staff Reports Apr 8, 20241 commentEvent to be held at RTS Administrative Building on Friday.
NewsAlachua County adds bus route to Jonesville Staff Reports Sep 22, 20231 commentRoute paid for by fees on new development.
NewsGNV officials give information at storm meeting Seth Johnson Aug 28, 20230 commentsCity handed out 6,800 sandbags on Monday.
NewsRTS announces new bus schedule Glory Reitz Jul 31, 20232 commentsChanges reflect year-round re-evaluations of route efficiency.
Government + PoliticsGym proposal climbs forward Seth Johnson Mar 9, 20230 commentsCity to consider selling old RTS building.
NewsGNV audit finds some issues with purchasing cards Camille Broadway Mar 7, 20232 commentsCity manager has reduced the number of employees with cards
NewsFDEP awards GNV $1.2M to purchase electric buses Staff Reports Mar 2, 20233 commentsRegional Transit System to retire four diesel buses and acquire four electric buses.
News3 GHS students earn top scores on Cambridge exams Mainstreet Daily News Feb 1, 20232 commentsStudents achieve Top in USA marks on Cambridge International Learner Award.
FeaturedGPD arrests sorority house burglar C.J. Gish Jan 6, 20230 commentsRTS bus driver spots suspect on Friday afternoon.
BusinessDerrick: Local reporting matters more than ever J.C. Derrick Dec 26, 20221 commentGood local journalism is a community project.
FeaturedGovernment offices, services set holiday schedules Mainstreet Daily News Dec 21, 20220 commentsBuses, waste collection and the tax office are among those with altered timetables.
Government + PoliticsGainesville ready to submit late audit to state Camille Broadway Dec 14, 20220 commentsAuditors also suggest changes to RTS, public records procedures.
EducationLocal students learn about municipal government Rossana Passaniti | City of Gainesville Oct 30, 20220 commentsStops include GFR Station 1, GRU, RTS and Sweetwater Wetlands Park.
Local NewsNovember candidates pitch plans in local forum Seth Johnson Oct 9, 20222 commentsForum includes Gainesville, Alachua County and 8th Circuit Court candidates.
Government + PoliticsSplit GNV commission passes zoning on 1,778 acres Seth Johnson Oct 6, 20221 commentDevelopment plan was initially rejected in 2019.
FeaturedAlachua County avoids Hurricane Ian’s worst Seth Johnson Sep 29, 20220 commentsCounty, local cities end emergency operations, will send rescue units south.
Government + PoliticsBOCC issues non-mandatory evacuation order Camille Broadway Sep 27, 20221 commentCity discusses potential impact of Hurricane Ian at town hall meeting