Government + Politics
BOCC settles $12 million in city grant funds
Commission also approves roads plan.
Newberry changing due date for utility bills
May 23, 2023
City sets a date for the first of two comprehensive plan public input sessions.
State funds headed to Alachua County, North Florida
May 19, 2023
Appropriations awaiting governor approval.
New law cuts funding to local immigrant ID program
May 17, 2023
Local nonprofits respond to state immigration bill.
GRU to cut unfilled positions, reduce maintenance
May 15, 2023
Reductions come as next step in debt plan.
Florida bans social media on school district devices
May 10, 2023
Gov. Ron DeSantis signs four education bills into law on Tuesday.
Former Gainesville mayor Mac McEachern dies at 92
May 10, 2023
McEachern served on Gainesville City Commission during 1980s.
BOCC settles for $2.9 million after revoking grant
May 9, 2023
County now owns the land proposed for housing.
Alachua County sets tourism tax record in 2022
May 9, 2023
Overnight tourists in Alachua County directly spent more than $495 million in 2022, leading to a $2.5 million increase in revenue to the county’s tourism development […]
GNV selects firm to manage four Eastside projects
May 8, 2023
City poised to invest millions in coming years.
GNV to host notice of funding meetings
May 3, 2023
Funding from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
GNV project to narrow NW 8th Avenue, add bike lane
May 2, 2023
Project would impact segment just west of Main Street.
Florida Senate passes school board term limit bill
May 2, 2023
Legislation seeks to cap terms to eight years.