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Commissioners decided to clear up confusion on proposed changes to the city's comprehensive plan before moving forward on a vote.
Read More »Gainesville City Commission Delays Decision On Changes To Comprehensive Plan
Gainesville Police Union Receives Public Support, But Not Commission’s Vote On Union Contract
The turnout at Gainesville City Hall supporting the Fraternal Order of Police required live feeds of the City Commission meeting be shown on TVs in the lobby and throughout the basement. From Police Chief Tony Jones to longtime residents to people who encounter police officers as part of their work, …
Read More »Gainesville Community Redevelopment Agency To Pilot $400,000 In Midtown Security Positions
The CRA board approved a $400,000 initiative aimed at furthering its efforts to make Midtown and surrounding College Park neighborhood safer.
Read More »Judge Halts Lawsuit Against GRU Authority Referendum, Keeping It On November Ballot
As of Thursday, Gainesville voters in November will have a chance to decide on who will control Gainesville Regional Utilities in the future.
Read More »Gainesville City Commission Will Discuss Community ID System Initiative
This system would allow people with limited access to state-issued IDs to receive locally-issued ones.
Read More »Citizens’ Monument: 34th Street Wall Showcases History Of Gainesville
The 34th Street Wall has become a landmark in Gainesville, but its history remains somewhat of a mystery.
Read More »Gainesville City Commission Launches Campaign To Maintain Control Of GRU
A referendum on the November ballot will allow voters to decide if they want to replace the Gainesville City Commission with an independent board in making decisions for GRU. Wednesday, the commission and other community organizations launched a campaign against it called "No GRU Authority Referendum Campaign."
Read More »Heartwood Construction On Hold Until Neighborhood Board Gets Look At Contractors
The Gainesville Community Redevelopment Agency has delayed hiring a contractor to build houses in the Heartwood housing area until a neighborhood advisory board weighs in.
Read More »Gainesville Businesses Strive To Be Waste Free
The Gainesville City Commission has adopted an initiative aiming for a 75 percent recycling rate by 2020, 90 percent by 2030 and “zero waste” by 2040.
Read More »Alachua County, Gainesville Leaders Discuss Controversy Over Gainesville Traffic Stop
Alachua County commission and Gainesville city commission discussed an incident that happened Wednesday morning with an 18-year-old driver.
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