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Public and private entities commit over $277,000 to a development project at Innovation Square in Gainesville.
Read More »Gainesville Commits Funds To Innovation Square Development Project
Gainesville To Allow Alcohol In Vehicles for Hire
Taking a “roadie” to the bar is legal again in Gainesville, in some circumstances, including Uber. The city passed an ordinance allowing open alcoholic beverage containers in vehicles for hire Thursday. The clause states that drivers cannot be in possession of open alcoholic beverage containers, but does allow passengers to have them in …
Read More »Why Gainesville’s Traffic Light Sensors Sometimes Don’t Detect Scooters and Bicycles
The sensors at traffic light intersections, which cause red lights to turn green faster when a vehicle is detected, often do not detect scooters or bicycles.
Read More »Mike Byerly Narrowly Holds Off Kevin Thorpe In Bid To Keep His Alachua County Commission Seat
Byerly won with 1,259 more votes than Thorpe.
Read More »Gainesville City Officials Debate Cleanup Of City Code Language
City officials are debating over spending $10,000 for an external review of language in city code that may be archaic and possibly discriminatory.
Read More »New Depot Park Aims To Increase Community Redevelopment
Gainesville children will soon have new industrial-themed playground and park where they can play while they learn about the local environment and history. Depot Park, which features a 50-foot customized train playground with a 14-foot-tall smokestack, is expected to attract adventure-seeking kids from more than just the Gainesville area. The park has a soft opening Aug. 1 and a grand opening Aug. 20.
Read More »Gainesville Police Officer Helps Dignity Village Mom And Baby Find New Home
Gainesville Police Officer Casandra Ballenger brings the community together to help find a new home for Dignity Village resident Racheal Morrison and her newborn.
Read More »Gainesville City to Investigate Sex Offender Treatment Claims at Treatment Facility
Gainesville city officials recommend further investigation into claims that Intensive Treatment Modalities is treating sex offenders without a special permit at Thursday's policy meeting.
Read More »City, County Leaders Don’t Agree About Details of Proposed Tacachale Redevelopment
During a joint commission meeting, Gainesville and Alachua County commissioners discussed a proposal for the construction of a new job center.
Read More »City Committee Eyes Audit of GRU, GREC contract in Wake of Overcharging Concerns
Will the city conduct a forensic audit of its 30-year contract with GREC?
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