The storm expected to hit Gainesville tonight is expected to be strong and has tornado potential. Officials suggest residents should get batteries and tie down loose items outdoors.
Read More »At GRU Public Forum, Citizens Ask For More Accountability
At a public forum Monday night, Ed Bielarski, GRU's general manager, took questions from concerned citizens about GRU's efforts to purchase the GREC biomass plant. Some called for more accountability and others worry the city may enter into another unfair deal.
Read More »Police: Gainesville Employee Spends $90K With City Credit Card
A city of Gainesville employee faces felony charges after allegedly spending more than $91,000 of city money for personal use. The investigation is ongoing.
Read More »Gator Junior Golf Association Gets Young Golfers Up To Par
The Gainesville chapter of The First Tee heads into its third season and aims to expand and continue to impact the lives of young Gainesville residents.
Read More »352Creates Set To Return to Gainesville This Weekend
352Creates will hosts a two-day event from March 24 and 25, with a range of activities, to get the community engaged in the arts across the 352 area code.
Read More »Cold Night Shelter Program Activated In Gainesville
The city of Gainesville’s Cold Night Shelter program will be activated at the St. Francis House, 413 S Main St, and GRACE Marketplace, 3055 NE 28 Ave between Tuesday and Friday due to anticipated temperatures below 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
Read More »Three Gainesville City Commission Seats Up For Grabs Tuesday
Elections for the Gainesville City Commission are tomorrow, with District 2, District 3 and one of the At-Large seats at stake. “We’ve had such a great turnout for early voting and so far, for vote by mail,” said Kim Barton, Alachua County Supervisor of Elections. “We’re really hoping that voters …
Read More »Meet The 2017 Gainesville City Commission District 2 Candidates
Three candidates hope to be elected to Gainesville City Commission to represent District 2.
Read More »Alachua County Commissioners Vote To Appeal City’s Voluntary Annexation Of Finley Woods
The Alachua County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to appeal the City of Gainesvlle's voluntary annexation of part of the Finley Woods area. After six months of disagreement between city and county, this appeal activates the "Florida Governmental Conflict Resolution Act" and forces public discourse between the two government entities.
Read More »Meet The 2017 Gainesville City Commission District 3 Candidates
Two candidates hope to be elected to Gainesville City Commission to represent District 3, which ranges from 34th Street to I-75.
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