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State Rep. Ralph Massullo told a newspaper of the plan on Wednesday.
Read More »The Point, June 28, 2022: Middle And High Schoolers In Alachua County Will have To Wear Clear Backpacks Next School Year
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The stories near you • The Gainesville Sun ($): Alachua County school district to require clear bags for middle, high school students. “The decision to have clear backpacks also comes after a rise in youth violence this …
Read More »City Service Fair fosters relationships with Gainesville residents
The teeming energy of connectivity and community interaction was palpable in the gym of Gainesville’s Martin Luther King Jr. Multipurpose Center Saturday morning. As city residents gathered for the inaugural city service fair, they were offered a chance to interact and learn more about various services and programs the city …
Read More »Black Communities Concerned About Pending Alachua County Commission Decision On New Archer Solar Farm
Archer residents in historically Black farming communities are speaking out against the proposal to build a solar farm along Southwest County Road 346. The plan — from Gainesville Regional Utilities and Origis Energy — intends to bring Gainesville closer to its goal of moving toward 100% renewable energy by 2045.
Read More »Fact Check: Poe Delivers 2021 State Of The City Address
WUFT News fact checked some of the statements the city included in the address.
Read More »Alachua County Planning Commission Is Reviewing Plans For New Solar Energy Facility In Archer
A proposed 638 acre facility by Origis Energy would provide a 50 megawatt solar array for Gainesville Regional Utilities.
Read More »Gainesville Utility Advisory Board Wants To See A Cleaner 2022 Energy Plan For GRU
Gainesville's utility is not going green fast enough for the city's Utility Advisory Board members.
Read More »Gainesville’s Creeks Continue To Suffer From Unsustainable Shark Tooth Hunting
When you visit Gainesville’s creeks, it’s easy to hear the chorus of rushing water running past. It’s a relief to breathe in fresh air, feel the crunch of sand under your shoes, and enjoy a moment of serenity away from the city without ever leaving it. But it’s also easy …
Read More »Gainesville City Commission Approves New GRU Customer Information System
The new system will cost a total of about $20.6 million over 10 years.
Read More »What Is The Purpose Of A Groundwater Recharge Wetland Park? Alachua County’s Planning Agency Just Approved One
The Alachua County Local Planning Agency and Planning Commission on Wednesday voted in favor of a proposed development for a 75-acre groundwater recharge wetland park in the western part of the county.
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