Government + Politics Gainesville selects an interim city clerk Camille Broadway Jun 15, 2023Commission also OKs hiring search firm for new city auditor.
Government + Politics Cuts to captioning budget would reduce access Camille Broadway Jun 15, 2023City will continue closed captioning for commission meetings but not advisory boards.
Government + Politics Gainesville trims more from its budget Camille Broadway Jun 14, 2023Ironwood Golf Course and GRACE marketplace funds added back into fiscal year 2024 plans.
Government + Politics County manager proposes another tax rate cut Camille Broadway Jun 13, 2023Reduced tax rate still projected to raise almost $153 million in 2024.
News Children’s Trust amends strategic plan Glory Reitz Jun 13, 2023Trust will maintain its millage rate but plans further review for next year’s budget.
News Newberry asks for grant to improve historic plant Camille Broadway Jun 12, 2023City also will request proposals from private businesses that want to develop power plant.
Government + Politics County pushes back on PACE program Seth Johnson Jun 9, 2023State agency continues operations despite lack of agreements.
Government + Politics GNV plan board pauses on inclusionary zoning Seth Johnson Jun 9, 2023 Staff to return with more info.
Government + Politics GNV votes to divide power district, prep for bids Seth Johnson Jun 8, 2023Appraisals puts price at $22 million.
Government + Politics ACSE to hold voter registration at local libraries Staff Reports Jun 7, 2023Information and registration will be available at libraries throughout the county.
Government + Politics BOCC takes up meat plant, impact fees Seth Johnson Jun 6, 2023County may raise square footage cap on fire fee.
Government + Politics Gainesville annual audit on track to make deadline Camille Broadway Jun 6, 2023External auditors give city’s financial statements a clean opinion.
Government + Politics County engineer explains road repair plans Glory Reitz Jun 6, 2023Years of deferred maintenance have left the county playing catch-up.
Government + Politics Newberry moves forward with urban service changes Glory Reitz Jun 6, 2023New zoning lines will keep land parcels intact.
Local News Storm season start prompts preparations Glory Reitz Jun 1, 2023Families and local governments plan ahead for potential problems.
Government + Politics Gainesville City Commission resets zoning Seth Johnson Jun 1, 2023Commissioners to bring ideas on July 27.
Local News Suwannee County lands $9.6M state grant Staff Reports May 31, 2023Grant to fund wastewater treatment plant.
Government + Politics Newberry receives comprehensive plan input Glory Reitz May 31, 2023Residents battle for balance between amenities, small-town feel.
Education DeSantis signs Perry’s music education bill Seth Johnson May 30, 2023Bill follows years-long UF study.
Government + Politics GNV readies for final vote on exclusionary zoning Seth Johnson May 30, 2023State departments report no issues with repeal.
Local News Trenton, Chiefland, more win broadband grants J.C. Derrick May 26, 2023Announcement marks third round of broadband funding since February.
Local News Alachua County to double pothole repairs Olivia Hanna May 26, 2023Public Works Department announces purchase of the asphalt trailers
Government + Politics GNV to cut parks, positions as budgets tighten Seth Johnson May 25, 2023Ironwood to close, property taxes could rise.
Government + Politics BOCC aims to host three-week athletics competition Seth Johnson May 24, 2023World Masters Athletics would draw around 6,500 visitors.