Government + Politics
Alachua County avoids Hurricane Ian’s worst
Sep 29, 2022
County, local cities end emergency operations, will send rescue units south.
Biden approves disaster assistance to Florida
Sep 29, 2022
FEMA to provide assistance following Hurricane Ian damage.
Closures continue ahead of Hurricane Ian
Sep 28, 2022
Tropical storm watch now in effect throughout region.
Bridlewood advances after High Springs board vote
Sep 28, 2022
2,000-unit development now needs commission approval.
BOCC issues non-mandatory evacuation order
Sep 27, 2022
City discusses potential impact of Hurricane Ian at town hall meeting
BOCC approves $5 million in emergency funds
Sep 27, 2022
Commission also ratifies millage rate, talks surtax.
Alachua County opens emergency shelters
Sep 27, 2022
Shelters in Gainesville available ahead of Hurricane Ian.
Landlords voice opposition to city inspection program
Sep 27, 2022
Permit program requires energy efficiency upgrades
BOCC may delay West End development item
Sep 26, 2022
Alachua County to vote on land purchase, millage rate.
GNV offers prefilled and make-your-own sandbags
Sep 26, 2022
City residents can pick up or fill up 10 bags Tuesday.
GNV commission approves GRU rate increase, budgets
Sep 22, 2022
Millage to remain flat but generate extra funds.
GNV delays final passage of zoning ordinances
Sep 22, 2022
Zoning ordinances will return for final vote Oct. 17.
Fed hikes rates by three quarters of a point
Sep 22, 2022
Interest rates could increase to 4 percent by December.
High Springs weighs salary bump, new city attorney
Sep 21, 2022
Commission also votes on loan, millage rate.
AC staff, developers present plans for 4,000 acres
Sep 20, 2022
Land contains one of 47 area strategic ecosystems.
Local leaders launch surtax campaign for November
Sep 19, 2022
Proposal increases to full-cent infrastructure surtax.
GNV commission to convene three times this week
Sep 18, 2022
City will vote at two specials meetings, regular general policy committee.
BOCC initiates rental permitting, learns from GNV
Sep 14, 2022
Maintenance standards start next year, energy standards in 2026.
GINI makes strides in Alachua County
Sep 14, 2022
Alachua County community leaders give six-month update on GINI advances.
GRU to present on customer solar connection limits
Sep 14, 2022
GNV commission will also vote on road extension at meeting.