Government + Politics Gainesville commission plans to put GRU Authority on upcoming ballot Seth Johnson Mar 21, 2024Commission needs two supermajority votes to continue.
Government + Politics Gainesville OKs plan to create 30 more homeless shelter beds Seth Johnson Feb 22, 2024Commission also moves forward with sale of old fire station.
Government + Politics Ward: Gainesville kept the ship sailing in 2023 Seth Johnson Feb 13, 2024Mayor highlights progress despite legislative, fiscal challenges.
News Library governing board misses quorum to vote on director evaluation Glory Reitz Feb 8, 2024Backup materials show positive reviews, goals for 2024
News Library governing board schedules new meeting Glory Reitz Jan 18, 2024Meeting comes in wake of library employee concerns.
Government + Politics Gainesville OKs Magnolia Parke tweaks, settles charter officer positions Seth Johnson Jan 4, 2024Charter officers receive exemplary reviews.
Government + Politics Gainesville uses expanded surtax for first road project Staff Reports Dec 21, 2023Expanded surtax provides extra $8.7 million annually for infrastructure projects.
Government + Politics Gainesville commission OKs one item, punts another sent by GRU Authority Seth Johnson Dec 14, 2023Delay will tighten GRU turnaround for financial support extension.
News Gainesville switches Boltin Center plan amid activist delays Seth Johnson Dec 7, 2023Commission allocates $1.5 million to repair facility.
Government + Politics Gainesville takes next step to redevelop Eastside sports center Seth Johnson Oct 27, 2023Many steps, votes remain.
Government + Politics Gainesville finalizes open container ban with two special districts Seth Johnson Oct 26, 2023New regulations to start Jan. 1.
Government + Politics Gainesville to eliminate City Hall fountain, renovate entire plaza Seth Johnson Sep 28, 2023Construction could begin this winter.
Government + Politics GNV delays Boltin Center vote for design plans Seth Johnson Sep 21, 2023Center to return in November after community input session.
News Gainesville moves to reinstate open container ban Seth Johnson Sep 14, 2023Pre-pandemic ordinance on track to return Jan. 1.
Local News BOCC closes GRACE budget gap, studies larger role Seth Johnson Aug 29, 2023Alachua County examines taking control of outreach team and covering $350,000 shortfall.
Government + Politics GNV amends setbacks, criteria for substandard lots Seth Johnson Aug 18, 2023Gainesville says changes allow flexibility.
Government + Politics Mayor provides swing vote on open container motion Seth Johnson Aug 17, 2023Gainesville looks to ban open alcohol but support businesses.
Government + Politics GNV preps for housing discussions, changes Seth Johnson Aug 10, 2023Two neighborhood workshops set.
Local News GNV to repeal rental inspection program Camille Broadway Jul 27, 2023New state law invalidates city program that ensured rental units met health and safety standards.
Government + Politics Gainesville sets initial fire assessment rates Camille Broadway Jun 16, 20232024 will be the first year the city uses its new methodology for calculating the fire rate.
Government + Politics Gainesville City Commission resets zoning Seth Johnson Jun 1, 2023Commissioners to bring ideas on July 27.
Government + Politics GNV readies for final vote on exclusionary zoning Seth Johnson May 30, 2023State departments report no issues with repeal.
Government + Politics GNV selects firm to manage four Eastside projects Seth Johnson May 8, 2023City poised to invest millions in coming years.
News GNV starts internal search for interim clerk Seth Johnson May 5, 2023National auditor search to begin soon.