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The owner of Ultimate Towing, sat in on a meeting Tuesday between Mayor Lauren Poe and City Commissioner Adrian Hayes-Santos as they discussed the issues surrounding Gainesville's towing policies.
Read More »In Photos: The Big Event Works To Build A Better Gainesville
The Gainesville community held two neighborhood clean-ups as part of a community-wide service project called The Big Event Saturday.
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 »“You’re My Neighbor”: Local Organization Promotes Inclusiveness With Yard Signs
Multi-language signs are popping up all over Gainesville yards. Welcoming Gainesville, the nonprofit organization behind it, is handing one to Mayor Lauren Poe Monday at City Hall.
Read More »Commissioners Vote In Support Of UF And Gainesville Planning Agreement
City commissioners voted to support the mayor in signing an agreement between the City of Gainesville and UF. The agreement would create a formal relationship between the two to work together on development projects of mutual interest.
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 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 »Gallery: 2016 UF Homecoming Parade
Community members gathered on Friday for the annual UF Homecoming Parade.
Read More »Burrito Brothers Banking On Local Support
Construction on West University Avenue and 14th Street is preventing customers from accessing their beloved burrito bar. But locals are doing everything possible to ensure owner Randy Akerson’s Burrito Brothers Taco Co. is here to stay. Alumnus Dev Gupta has been a customer of the 40-year-old restaurant since his freshman year of college …
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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