News Children’s Trust approves gun violence funding rollover Glory Reitz Aug 13, 2024Board also approves $600,000 for youth health organizations.
News Library governing board establishes proposed millage rates Glory Reitz Jul 11, 2024Board also discusses parking lot liability.
Government + Politics Alachua County sets tentative tax rates and assessments Glory Reitz Jul 10, 2024General county tax rate drops again while fire services and law enforcement rates stay the same
Government + Politics Alachua County moves forward with World Masters Athletics championship Glory Reitz Jul 9, 2024West End planned for javelin, hammer throw events.
Government + Politics Alachua County votes on Hawthorne codes, expanded language access Seth Johnson Jun 25, 2024Commissioners OK phase 2 for language access policy.
News Children’s Trust approves unallocated funds, tentative budget Glory Reitz Jun 20, 2024$1.6 million left from last year being allocated for three goals.
Education UF considers P.K. Yonge’s purpose, application process Glory Reitz Jun 13, 2024Plan of action anticipates new application process, programming.
Government + Politics Alachua County votes on major issues in “banner day” Seth Johnson Jun 11, 2024Items include West End, 2025 budget, investment policy, ballot initiative.
Government + Politics Alachua County aims to conserve agricultural lands with new program Seth Johnson Jun 4, 2024Board OKs draft agreement for new CareerSource governance.
Government + Politics Alachua County to change investment policy, continues ballot initiative Seth Johnson May 14, 2024County will stop investing in corporations.
Government + Politics Children’s Trust allocates $250K for gun violence Glory Reitz May 7, 2024Joint meeting with county also covers literacy assessment update.
Government + Politics Hawthorne talks parks, code enforcement with Alachua County Seth Johnson Apr 30, 2024City asks for wastewater project assistance.
Government + Politics Alachua County OKs purchase of Sunrise Inn owned by St. Francis House Seth Johnson Apr 23, 2024Commissioners discuss Waldo projects.
Government + Politics Alachua County plans redo of 2022 single-member districts vote Seth Johnson Apr 9, 2024Commissioners approved starting a new ballot measure.
Local Living Alachua County Commission to dedicate, rename Santa Fe Lake Park Staff Reports Apr 5, 2024Event slated for April 13.
Government + Politics Alachua County approves new CareerSource plan with doubts Seth Johnson Mar 26, 2024New plan joins six counties into one region.
Government + Politics Alachua County passes motion aimed at affordable housing, developer flexibility Seth Johnson Mar 6, 2024Commissioners look to add inclusionary zoning.
Government + Politics Ward touts Gainesville’s accomplishments with federal funding Glory Reitz Mar 4, 2024Mayor writes op-ed in conjunction with mayors across country ahead of State of the Union address.
News Library governing board misses quorum to vote on director evaluation Glory Reitz Feb 8, 2024Backup materials show positive reviews, goals for 2024
News Library governing board dissolves workplace climate committee Glory Reitz Jan 25, 2024Three-part motion asks for union to work with library employees to address workplace improvements.
Government + Politics Alachua County ends idea of Gaza ceasefire resolution Seth Johnson Jan 23, 2024Meeting had more than three hours of discussion, mainly public comment.
News Gainesville, Alachua County discuss downtown plans Seth Johnson Jan 22, 2024Commissioners pass gun violence motions.
News Library governing board schedules new meeting Glory Reitz Jan 18, 2024Meeting comes in wake of library employee concerns.
News Library staffers raise concerns about workplace environment Glory Reitz Jan 17, 2024Appointees from delayed ad hoc committee plan to request committee be reinstated.