Government + Politics Gainesville looks for $130K for another year of Hoggetowne downtown Glory Reitz Apr 10, 2025Commissioners ask staff to explore Gainesville Raceway, Job Corps Center for possible permanent location.
Sports Gainesville urges safe March Madness celebrations with Final Four approaching Seth Johnson Apr 3, 2025City plans road closures, watch party for championship.
Government + Politics Gainesville moves forward with school zone, red-light cameras Seth Johnson Feb 27, 2025Ordinances will return for two final votes.
Government + Politics Gainesville City Commission votes to increase garbage rates 20% Seth Johnson Feb 6, 2025Commissioners also vote on Florida Theater, discuss hiring freezes.
Government + Politics Gainesville commissioners discuss priorities, potential rule changes Seth Johnson Jan 23, 2025Commissioners had retreat on Thursday.
Government + Politics Gainesville commission quibbles on Lot 10, advances climbing gym project Seth Johnson Dec 5, 2024Climbing gym, other activities to open at Depot Park.
Local Living A Very GNV Holiday Parade to kick off holiday season, lights celebration to follow Seth Johnson Dec 2, 2024Shaquille O'Neal serving as grand marshal.
Government + Politics Gainesville sets legislative priorities, talks legal notices Seth Johnson Nov 14, 2024Commission also looks at minority business study.
Local Living “Run with the Cops” to return at SF College Staff Reports Nov 8, 2024Annual event to take place on Thursday.
Government + Politics Gainesville finalizes previous version of inclusionary zoning policy in 5-2 vote Seth Johnson Sep 19, 2024Commission also OKs redevelopment adjacent to Oaks Mall.
Government + Politics Gainesville OKs $3M downtown ambassador program, sale of fire station Seth Johnson Aug 15, 2024Ambassadors to improve downtown experience.
Government + Politics Gainesville pauses residential garbage fee increase Seth Johnson Aug 8, 2024Proposed increase, finance options will return at future meeting.
Government + Politics Gainesville funds police raises, covers part of Hippodrome shortfall Seth Johnson Aug 1, 2024City also amends public nuisance ordinances.
Government + Politics Gainesville authorizes $8.7M affordable housing purchase program Seth Johnson Jul 25, 2024Infrastructure surtax funds fully allocated.
Government + Politics Gainesville commission amends, passes inclusionary zoning policy Seth Johnson Jul 22, 2024Commission opts for more expansive policy than recommended.
Government + Politics Gainesville reallocates nearly $3 million in ARPA as federal deadline nears Seth Johnson Jul 19, 2024Senior housing project debated after funding issues.
Government + Politics Gainesville passes tax rate ceiling, votes 4-3 on single-family zoning changes Seth Johnson Jul 19, 2024Millage rate will not increase in coming fiscal year.
Education SF partners with Uber on access and safety initiative Staff Reports Jul 17, 2024Eligible students to receive Uber vouchers for two rides within 15 miles of campus.
News Gainesville honors fallen service members on Memorial Day Glory Reitz May 27, 2024Over 100 community members attend event.
Government + Politics Gainesville enters budget season dependent on DeSantis appointments Seth Johnson May 7, 2024Staff presented two proposed budgets that hinge on utility funding.
Government + Politics Gainesville to offer funds for downtown events in pilot program Seth Johnson May 2, 2024Zoning changed to allow 140-unit development.
News St. Francis House aims to relocate, bolster finances Seth Johnson Feb 29, 2024Nonprofit will continue its homelessness outreach in Gainesville.
Government + Politics Gainesville OKs plan to create 30 more homeless shelter beds Seth Johnson Feb 22, 2024Commission also moves forward with sale of old fire station.
Government + Politics Gainesville reviews 2023 crime stats, updated on legislative session Seth Johnson Feb 1, 2024Commission also votes on codifying charter officer evaluations.