Government + PoliticsLake Butler, Live Oak among rural communities to receive grant funds Staff Reports Aug 21, 20251 commentLevy and Columbia counties also awarded through Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant.
NewsTaskForce for Ending Homelessness receives over $2M in community grants Staff Reports Jul 1, 20250 commentsAwards to address and prevent homelessness across North Central Florida
NewsNorth Central Florida homeless count reports 128-person increase from 2024 Staff Reports May 14, 20252 commentsAlachua County held majority of homeless individuals.
Government + PoliticsNewberry to apply for neighborhood revitalization grant Glory Reitz Apr 15, 20250 commentsCity also grants franchise to Central Florida Electric Cooperative.
Local NewsUnofficial data indicates slight homelessness increase over 2024 Glory Reitz Jan 31, 20250 commentsCoC finished counting Thursday night, results still must be reviewed.
NewsLocal COC gathers homeless data under shadow of federal memo Glory Reitz Jan 28, 20250 commentsU.S. Office of Management and Budget has frozen all federal aid.
NewsFederal report shows rise in homelessness Christina Grube | World News Group Dec 31, 20240 commentsHomeless numbers jump 18% over 2023.
Government + PoliticsGainesville Housing Authority breaks ground on 3 new affordable housing units Glory Reitz Dec 18, 20241 commentThree units on one lot possible because of city’s new accessory dwelling unit ordinance.
BusinessFive of Gainesville’s newest apartments—and what they cost Seth Johnson Oct 30, 202414 commentsUnits built in last four years start at $1,500.
BusinessThe Village at Gainesville informs residents about potential sale Lillian Hamman Sep 24, 202411 commentsSenior living community poised to transition to for-profit ownership.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County questions code effectiveness as it buys 35-unit inn Seth Johnson Aug 13, 20248 commentsRepairs worth $4 million might add to $2 million purchase price.
BusinessReal estate groups voice opposition to Biden rent control proposal Lauren Canterberry | World News Group Jul 17, 20242 commentsBiden called for Congress to pass legislation to cap rent increases over next two years.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County OKs purchase of Sunrise Inn owned by St. Francis House Seth Johnson Apr 23, 20245 commentsCommissioners discuss Waldo projects.
NewsHomeless services search for lead agency to keep funding intact Seth Johnson Apr 1, 20243 commentsUnited Way decided to step away from role.
NewsReported number of U.S. homeless peaks Joshua Schumacher | World News Group Dec 18, 20230 commentsReport shows more than 650,000 people across country are homeless.
Government + PoliticsGNV chosen for initial federal planning grant Seth Johnson Sep 15, 20234 commentsHousing and Urban Development grant opens door for more money later on.
NewsCity weighs allocation of HUD funding Faith Callens May 9, 20232 commentsThree more listening sessions planned this week.
Government + PoliticsGNV to host notice of funding meetings Staff Reports May 3, 20230 commentsFunding from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Local NewsGNV Housing Authority receives $250,000 grant C.J. Gish Oct 11, 20220 commentsHUD awards Capital Fund Emergency Safety and Security Grant to GHA.