For the city of Archer, a plan to build a wastewater treatment plant has been clogged by years of debate, inability to find adequate land and, recently, a battle between the city and one local couple.
Read More »UF, Gainesville Announce Partnership To Test Self-Driving Vehicles
The city of Gainesville is teaming up with UF and FDOT to research, develop and test autonomous vehicles and human-operated vehicles synced to traffic signals on campus and city streets.
Read More »Ultimate Towing’s Roam Towing Practices Catch Gainesville City Commission’s Attention
The roam towing practices of Ultimate Towing has been brought to the attention of Gainesville City Commissioners. The commission moved to discuss the issue further at a general policy meeting.
Read More »Newberry City Commissioner Asked To Resign After Controversial Facebook Post
Citizens voiced their concerns at the Newberry City Commission meeting Monday after controversial social media posts by Commissioner Rick Coleman and Tim Marden caused concern in the community.
Read More »Court Rejects Lawsuit Over Local Gun Ordinances
An appeals court Friday rejected a lawsuit filed by gun-rights groups that challenged the city of Tallahassee over decades-old firearms ordinances that conflict with state law.
Read More »Gainesville Regional Business Endorses Craig Carter for Reelection
Gainesville Regional Business endorsed Commissioner Craig Carter for reelection to the Gainesville City Commission for District 3.
Read More »Northside Park Tree Uprooted For Display At Thomas Center
A 20-foot tree, a well-known obstacle for disc golfers at Northside Park, was removed for display as part of The Thomas Center's annual tree-lighting ceremony.
Read More »City Commissioners Serve Homeless And Hungry At GRACE Marketplace
Gainesville City Commissioners served the residents of Grace Marketplace dinner at the empowerment center, giving the homeless an opportunity to speak the commissioners and create an open dialogue about the challenges of homelessness.
Read More »City of Gainesville To Ban Smoking In Public Parks
The Gainesville City Commission has moved forward to draft an ordinance to ban smoking in public parks, punishable with a $25 fine.
Read More »General Policy Committee Discusses Possible Wage Differences For City Employees
Gainesville's city commissioners agree to keep talking about living wage for all city employees, before the end of the year.
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