Judge dismisses Gainesville residents’ lawsuit against DeSantis
Dec 22, 2023
Lawsuit challenged creation of GRU Authority.
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Judge dismisses Gainesville residents’ lawsuit against DeSantis
Lawsuit challenged creation of GRU Authority.
Gainesville uses expanded surtax for first road project
Dec 21, 2023
Expanded surtax provides extra $8.7 million annually for infrastructure projects.
Gainesville sets special meeting over GRU request delayed last week
Dec 20, 2023
Item deals with $105 million in bonds.
DeSantis appoints Santa Fe College grad to Union County BOCC
Dec 18, 2023
Donna Jackson to fill in final 12 months of Ryan Perez’s term.
Live Oak, Columbia County to receive rural infrastructure funds
Dec 18, 2023
DeSantis awards more than $25 million to 16 rural communities.
Gainesville city manager warns of more budget cuts
Dec 15, 2023
Curry says city may not provide same support to local organizations.
GRU Authority to search for permanent general manager
Dec 14, 2023
Authority also continues contract for new attorney, looks into auditor position.
Gainesville commission OKs one item, punts another sent by GRU Authority
Dec 14, 2023
Delay will tighten GRU turnaround for financial support extension.
Newberry approves future land use first reading for NC Ranch
Dec 13, 2023
Commission also approved text amendment to comprehensive plan.
Florida grant awards $5M to expand teacher apprenticeships
Dec 13, 2023
Funds to provide 200 participants a no-cost pathway to become a teacher.
Alachua sheriff notes issues with new jail phone system
Dec 12, 2023
Jail transitioned to three, free 15-minute calls per day.
Alachua County votes to create medical examiner’s office apart from UF
Dec 12, 2023
Decision comes while facing time pressure and without set plan.
Civil Rights activist, community leader, honored with street name designation
Dec 12, 2023
City of Gainesville unveils signs for late Charles Chestnut III.
Gainesville renames portion of 8th Avenue in honor of Charles Chestnut III
Dec 8, 2023
Road section passes historic Chestnut Funeral Home.
Gainesville switches Boltin Center plan amid activist delays
Dec 7, 2023
Commission allocates $1.5 million to repair facility.
Gainesville commission picks Mhere as new city auditor
Dec 7, 2023
Finalized contract to return next week.
GRU Authority supports general manager, denies motion to fire
Dec 7, 2023
Authority also votes to move forward with interim attorney.
Citizen outcry pauses Levy County action on sand mine
Dec 6, 2023
Commission tables item until Feb. 6 meeting.
Alachua County Commission votes on procurement plan, hunting
Dec 6, 2023
Commissioners also look to limit trailer trucks on certain roads.
Alachua County increases impact fees, adds new fee in latest version
Dec 4, 2023
Mobility fee has been reconfigured.
Gainesville civil rights leader Charles Chestnut III dies at 83
Dec 4, 2023
Chestnut served on Alachua County Commission and school board.
Gainesville Regional Utilities lowers fuel cost rate by 5 mills
Dec 1, 2023
New rate marks the fourth reduction in 2023.
High Springs OKs fire prevention contract, city manager search
Nov 29, 2023
Commission decides to table discussion of city attorney.