Alachua County Commissioner Robert Hutchinson in a meeting with Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe issued an emergency stay-at-home order.
Read More »Gainesville City Leaders Host Telephone Town Hall Meeting To Address COVID-19 Questions
Gainesville, like the rest of the United States, is currently in the prevention phase of the pandemic.
Read More »Florida Schools Will Stay Closed Through April 15 Because Of Coronavirus
State school officials said public schools would remain closed until April 15, and announced the suspension of mass campus gatherings, including sports events.
Read More »Harvey Ward, David Arreola Retain Gainesville City Commission Seats; Reina Saco Also Wins Office
The results are unofficial and will need to be certified during the March 27 meeting of the Alachua County Canvassing Board.
Read More »Gainesville City Commission Holds Emergency Meeting To Discuss COVID-19
All places of public assembly, whether indoor and outdoor, are limited to no more than 50 people, or 50 percent of the meeting place’s occupancy load, whichever is less, City Manager Lee Feldman said at a special City Commission meeting.
Read More »What You Need To Know About Coronavirus In Florida
Misinformation can spark fear and hysteria. We're here to help. We'll update this page with emerging information from reliable sources to answer all of your questions about coronavirus.
Read More »Lawtey Lands Grant To Clear Irma-Related Drainage Problems
Lawtey wants to use its $867,600 grant from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity to fix lingering water drainage problems left from Irma.
Read More »Gainesville Votes 2020: At-Large 2 City Commission Guide
Anyone living in the city can decide between Scherwin Henry, Gabe Kaimowitz, Paul Rhodenizer and Reina Saco.
Read More »Gainesville Votes 2020: City Commission District 3 Guide
Those who live in the city's District 3 will decide between incumbent David Arreola and challenger Jennifer Reid.
Read More »Gainesville City Commission Votes To Start Evictions At Dignity Village Later In 2020
Gainesville City Commissioners on Thursday unanimously voted to accept an eviction protocol for those in Dignity Village, a homeless camp near the northeast corner of the city.
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