Government + Politics GRU Authority appeals judge’s referendum ruling, city weighs options Seth Johnson Apr 3, 2025Gainesville utility remains in tug-of-war.
News GRU plans natural gas line pressure tests near UF Health Shands Hospital Staff Reports Apr 1, 2025Road closures and detours planned for Saturday and Sunday.
News 3 North Florida water supply projects receive over $5.7M in funding Staff Reports Mar 27, 2025Projects located within Suwannee River Water Management District.
Government + Politics GRU Authority votes to work on removing city fees from utility bills Seth Johnson Mar 12, 2025Change will likely start in September 2026.
Local News GRU: Billing issues fixed with credits coming to customers in March, April Seth Johnson Mar 6, 2025Utility overcharged $300,000 on stormwater, garbage fees.
Government + Politics Gainesville authorizes letter over garbage fee mishap, continues streatery Seth Johnson Feb 20, 2025City also finalized Florida Theater historic designation.
Government + Politics Alachua County focuses on West End, eastern park for coming years Seth Johnson Feb 4, 2025Commissioners updated their parks masterplan on Tuesday.
Government + Politics Gainesville authorizes three new multi-use trails, hears WSPP update Seth Johnson Jan 17, 2025GRU signs off for trail projects.
Government + Politics GRU Authority ends solar agreement, residents discuss fluoride Seth Johnson Jan 15, 2025Attorney gives update on referendum.
Government + Politics Gainesville receives $11.65M federal grant for EV charging stations Staff Reports Jan 14, 2025City to build 47 new electric vehicle charging stations throughout area.
Government + Politics Johnson to propose new GRU bill for 2025 legislative session Seth Johnson Jan 7, 2025Bill to modify powers of GRU Authority.
News GRU reports foul smell around Gainesville not emanating from its facilities C.J. Gish Jan 2, 2025Gainesville residents complain of odor throughout city.
Government + Politics Alachua County decides to wait out streetlight agreement with Gainesville Seth Johnson Dec 17, 2024County opts to stay in agreement for now.
Government + Politics Gainesville, Alachua County to discuss homeless bill, 1970s streetlight agreement Seth Johnson Dec 12, 2024Joint meeting set for Monday.
Crime Gainesville police resolve 7-hour standoff on NE 10th Drive Staff Reports Dec 12, 2024Incident started Wednesday afternoon when shots were fired at GRU employees.
News GRU changes electric tier structure, bills to decrease for most customers Seth Johnson Dec 11, 202459% of customers to see electric costs lowered.
News GRU credit rating holds stable, governance issue remains key Seth Johnson Dec 4, 2024Credit agency anticipates no rating increase.
News GRU informs customers of lead status with mailers, continues survey Seth Johnson Nov 21, 2024Around 40,000 mailers sent last week.
Government + Politics Hinson hopeful election buried Clemons ‘hatchet’ Lillian Hamman Nov 8, 2024Alachua County’s only representative blames gerrymandering for lopsided outcome.
Government + Politics GRU Authority votes on funding litigation, continues work as normal after election Seth Johnson Nov 6, 2024Authority discusses success of debt reduction without raising rates.
Elections No contest: Gainesville, Alachua County easily pass 3 local referendums Seth Johnson Nov 6, 2024Legal challenges will hold up two of the issues.
Elections Gainesville voters denounce political animosity as they head to polls Seth Johnson Nov 5, 2024Locals cite Amendment 4, GRU as top issues in ‘rough’ political season.
Government + Politics Updated: Clemons calls for end to clashes over GRU Authority, Eastman responds Seth Johnson Oct 31, 2024He said legal battles are ego driven.
Government + Politics Judge orders pause on enforcing Gainesville Regional Utilities vote Seth Johnson Oct 24, 2024Approved injunction could mean a two-day trial in December.