Government + Politics Gainesville commission OKs one item, punts another sent by GRU Authority Seth Johnson Dec 14, 2023Delay will tighten GRU turnaround for financial support extension.
Government + Politics Alachua sheriff notes issues with new jail phone system Seth Johnson Dec 12, 2023Jail transitioned to three, free 15-minute calls per day.
Government + Politics Alachua County votes to create medical examiner’s office apart from UF Seth Johnson Dec 12, 2023Decision comes while facing time pressure and without set plan.
News Civil Rights activist, community leader, honored with street name designation Megan V. Winslow Dec 12, 2023City of Gainesville unveils signs for late Charles Chestnut III.
Government + Politics Alachua County Commission votes on procurement plan, hunting Seth Johnson Dec 6, 2023Commissioners also look to limit trailer trucks on certain roads.
Government + Politics Alachua County increases impact fees, adds new fee in latest version Seth Johnson Dec 4, 2023Mobility fee has been reconfigured.
Education Gainesville civil rights leader Charles Chestnut III dies at 83 Seth Johnson Dec 4, 2023Chestnut served on Alachua County Commission and school board.
Government + Politics Alachua County Commission selects Alford as next chair Seth Johnson Nov 14, 2023Commissioner Chuck Chestnut will serve as vice chair.
Government + Politics Alachua County approves study for 4,000-acre Hickory Sink property Seth Johnson Nov 7, 2023UF plans to immediately start next step for golf course development.
Government + Politics GRU Authority continues trunked radio sale, starts bond verification Seth Johnson Nov 1, 2023Members reject additional agenda items.
News UF readies for 580-acre expansion in Jonesville, Alachua County to evaluate proposal Seth Johnson Oct 31, 2023Expansion would tie in with larger property study.
Government + Politics Got potholes? New Alachua County map shows road renovations through 2032 Seth Johnson Oct 26, 2023County starts work with a tripled road budget.
Government + Politics Study: Alachua County arts, culture generates more than $189 million Seth Johnson Oct 18, 2023Alachua County took part in a nationwide study with 353 participants.
News 5 candidates to run for Clemons’ seat in Florida House Seth Johnson Oct 17, 2023Four of five candidates are Gainesville residents.
Government + Politics Alachua County moves forward on new parking garage, special study Seth Johnson Oct 10, 2023Commission also discusses legislative priorities.
Government + Politics Alachua County OKs plan for delayed solar array near Archer Seth Johnson Oct 5, 2023Site will produce electricity for Gainesville Regional Utilities.
Government + Politics New Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority seated, takes first actions Seth Johnson Oct 4, 2023Authority set logistics for meetings moving forward.
Government + Politics Gainesville, Alachua County extend $8 million radio sale amid delays Seth Johnson Sep 29, 2023New state law could completely halt the sale.
Government + Politics Alachua County to move legal notices onto county website Seth Johnson Sep 27, 2023County says move will increase audience.
Government + Politics Alachua County finalizes millage rate, budget Seth Johnson Sep 26, 2023County will earn around $18 million more in property taxes despite millage rate decrease.
Featured Alachua County to vote on $751M budget, pulling public notices Seth Johnson Sep 25, 2023County also considering buying land near Watermelon Pond.
Government + Politics GNV delays Boltin Center vote for design plans Seth Johnson Sep 21, 2023Center to return in November after community input session.
Government + Politics BOCC narrows focus of future inclusionary zoning Seth Johnson Sep 19, 2023Commissioners spoke against a blanket policy.
Government + Politics Alachua County votes on 2024 taxes, assessments Seth Johnson Sep 12, 2023Property tax, stormwater assessment to increase.