Government + PoliticsGainesville finalizes open container ban with two special districts Seth Johnson Oct 26, 20233 commentsNew regulations to start Jan. 1.
Government + PoliticsGainesville to eliminate City Hall fountain, renovate entire plaza Seth Johnson Sep 28, 20232 commentsConstruction could begin this winter.
Government + PoliticsGNV delays Boltin Center vote for design plans Seth Johnson Sep 21, 20232 commentsCenter to return in November after community input session.
NewsGainesville moves to reinstate open container ban Seth Johnson Sep 14, 20230 commentsPre-pandemic ordinance on track to return Jan. 1.
Local NewsBOCC closes GRACE budget gap, studies larger role Seth Johnson Aug 29, 20232 commentsAlachua County examines taking control of outreach team and covering $350,000 shortfall.
Government + PoliticsGNV amends setbacks, criteria for substandard lots Seth Johnson Aug 18, 20232 commentsGainesville says changes allow flexibility.
Government + PoliticsMayor provides swing vote on open container motion Seth Johnson Aug 17, 20232 commentsGainesville looks to ban open alcohol but support businesses.
Government + PoliticsGNV preps for housing discussions, changes Seth Johnson Aug 10, 20232 commentsTwo neighborhood workshops set.
Local NewsGNV to repeal rental inspection program Camille Broadway Jul 27, 202312 commentsNew state law invalidates city program that ensured rental units met health and safety standards.
Government + PoliticsGainesville sets initial fire assessment rates Camille Broadway Jun 16, 20230 comments2024 will be the first year the city uses its new methodology for calculating the fire rate.
Government + PoliticsGainesville City Commission resets zoning Seth Johnson Jun 1, 20234 commentsCommissioners to bring ideas on July 27.
Government + PoliticsGNV readies for final vote on exclusionary zoning Seth Johnson May 30, 20231 commentState departments report no issues with repeal.
Government + PoliticsGNV selects firm to manage four Eastside projects Seth Johnson May 8, 20231 commentCity poised to invest millions in coming years.
NewsGNV starts internal search for interim clerk Seth Johnson May 5, 20233 commentsNational auditor search to begin soon.
NewsGNV selects partial restoration for Boltin Center Seth Johnson Apr 27, 20231 commentProject to cost $5.6 million.
NewsGNV reapproves solar after redactions revealed Seth Johnson Apr 20, 20234 commentsStaff paused seven weeks to talk with legislators.
NewsGNV continues zoning repeal plan in split vote Seth Johnson, Camille Broadway Apr 20, 20230 commentsOrdinances now sent to state, county.
FeaturedGNV votes on salaries, updated on budget freezes Seth Johnson Apr 6, 20239 commentsCity has paused hiring 51 positions.
Government + PoliticsGainesville to revitalize downtown power district Seth Johnson Mar 28, 20233 commentsMayor hopes to see action in 2024.
NewsGNV chooses new fire assessment methodology Seth Johnson Mar 24, 20233 commentsNew method shifts burden to larger facilities.
Government + PoliticsGainesville schedules zoning special meeting Seth Johnson Mar 9, 20232 commentsCommission also hears sponsorship policy options.
Government + PoliticsGym proposal climbs forward Seth Johnson Mar 9, 20230 commentsCity to consider selling old RTS building.
NewsGNV passes first motions to address debt woes Seth Johnson Mar 2, 20235 commentsManager installs hiring, spending freezes.
Government + PoliticsGNV Public Safety Committee holds first meeting Seth Johnson Feb 28, 20230 commentsCommissioners set agenda for next three meetings.