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Government + Politics

Gainesville commission quibbles on Lot 10, advances climbing gym project

Dec 5, 2024
Climbing gym, other activities to open at Depot Park.
Government + Politics

Gainesville votes to ban camping, sleeping in public rights-of-way 

Nov 21, 2024
The Gainesville City Commission passed an ordinance on Thursday to prohibit sleeping or camping on city rights-of-way. The ordinance comes after Florida approved a homelessness bill […]
Government + Politics

Gainesville sets legislative priorities, talks legal notices

Nov 14, 2024
Commission also looks at minority business study.
Government + Politics

Gainesville OKs concept plan for pedestrian-only downtown “Streatery” 

Oct 25, 2024
Project expected to start construction in late 2025. 
Government + Politics

Gainesville officially combines all single-family zoning, allows smaller lot sizes 

Oct 3, 2024
Zoning issue reaches end after years of discussion.
Government + Politics

Gainesville finalizes previous version of inclusionary zoning policy in 5-2 vote

Sep 19, 2024
Commission also OKs redevelopment adjacent to Oaks Mall.
Government + Politics

Gainesville OKs $3M downtown ambassador program, sale of fire station

Aug 15, 2024
Ambassadors to improve downtown experience.
Elections

Meet the candidates: Gainesville City Commission

Aug 15, 2024
Two seats contested, one unopposed. 
Government + Politics

Gainesville funds police raises, covers part of Hippodrome shortfall 

Aug 1, 2024
City also amends public nuisance ordinances.
Government + Politics

Gainesville commission amends, passes inclusionary zoning policy

Jul 22, 2024
Commission opts for more expansive policy than recommended.
Government + Politics

Gainesville passes tax rate ceiling, votes 4-3 on single-family zoning changes

Jul 19, 2024
Millage rate will not increase in coming fiscal year.
Government + Politics

Chestnut reflects on priorities heading into second term 

Jun 21, 2024
List includes economic development, homelessness.
Government + Politics

Gainesville to offer funds for downtown events in pilot program

May 2, 2024
Zoning changed to allow 140-unit development.
Government + Politics

Gainesville approves five emergency response projects 

Apr 26, 2024
Facility needs outpacing funding, city staff said.
Government + Politics

Gainesville commission plans to put GRU Authority on upcoming ballot 

Mar 21, 2024
Commission needs two supermajority votes to continue.
Government + Politics

Gainesville OKs plan to create 30 more homeless shelter beds

Feb 22, 2024
Commission also moves forward with sale of old fire station.
Government + Politics

Ward: Gainesville kept the ship sailing in 2023 

Feb 13, 2024
Mayor highlights progress despite legislative, fiscal challenges.
News

Library governing board misses quorum to vote on director evaluation 

Feb 8, 2024
Backup materials show positive reviews, goals for 2024
News

Library governing board schedules new meeting 

Jan 18, 2024
Meeting comes in wake of library employee concerns.
Government + Politics

Gainesville OKs Magnolia Parke tweaks, settles charter officer positions 

Jan 4, 2024
Charter officers receive exemplary reviews.
Government + Politics

Gainesville uses expanded surtax for first road project

Dec 21, 2023
Expanded surtax provides extra $8.7 million annually for infrastructure projects.
Government + Politics

Gainesville commission OKs one item, punts another sent by GRU Authority 

Dec 14, 2023
Delay will tighten GRU turnaround for financial support extension.
News

Gainesville switches Boltin Center plan amid activist delays 

Dec 7, 2023
Commission allocates $1.5 million to repair facility.
Government + Politics

Gainesville takes next step to redevelop Eastside sports center 

Oct 27, 2023
Many steps, votes remain.
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