To combat the problem of delayed billing, the Newberry city commission plans to allow the utility provider installing an advanced metering infrastructure, or AMI.
Read More »Once Bustling Seat Of Alachua County, Ghost Town Of Newnansville Attracts 19th-Century History Lovers
Once a bustling center of Alachua County's life, the town of Newnansville started declining in population after the Alachua County seat was relocated to Gainesville in 1854 and turned into a ghost town by the 1890s. Now it attracts history lovers from the county and reminds local residents and officials about the necessity to preserve the county's history.
Read More »New Commerce Park Coming To Marion County
A new commerce park is going to be built on Ocala farmland.
Read More »To Sell or Hold Out? Robbinswood’s Remaining Neighbors Weigh Options With New Development Pending
Robbinswood residents in Gainesville question whether they should sell their property for what the developers are offering — even if it is not the price they are hoping for.
Read More »‘Rules Aren’t Being Enforced’: Neighborhood Near UF Fighting Against Partying
For the past two years, the University Park Neighborhood Association has been sparring with the city of Gainesville over the enforcement of the single-family housing code, which the association believes forbids most students from living in the neighborhood.
Read More »Alachua County Residents Vent Lingering Irma Frustrations
In response to the lingering problems after Hurricane Irma, Alachua County's engineering team held a meeting Wednesday at Alachua County Public Works.
Read More »Developer Could Pay $150M For Gainesville Power District Purchase
The city of Gainesville is planning a new redevelopment project for the downtown area called the Power District — a project that could cost the developer $150 and the city $30 million.
Read More »City Commissioners Discuss Transferring Gainesville Power Lines Underground
Gainesville city commissioners met Thursday with a representative from Gainesville Regional Utilities to discuss the idea to transfer overhead power lines underground.
Read More »Marion County Commission Approves Equine Project
Marion County Commission unanimously approved a two-year project that involves major development focused around an equestrian center.
Read More »‘Arbitrary And Silly’: Proposed Downtown Gainesville Amphitheater Draws Opposition
The amphitheater being considered for Depot Park in downtown Gainesville is already being met with marked opposition. Talk of it has been happening for about 15 years, but with it gaining noticeable traction recently, dozens of complaints have poured into city commissioners’ email inboxes, starting mainly in September.
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