Robert Hutchinson Archives - Page 5 of 10

Newberry Lynchings: Should They Be Memorialized?

December 6, 2017 Government and politics, Statewide, Untold Florida

Alachua County is considering whether to memorialize the lynchings that happened in the area between the years of 1891 and 1926.

‘Feels Like An Earthquake’: Newberry Neighborhood Fears Damage From Limestone Mine

November 21, 2017 Business and development

Newberry Oaks residents say their homes have sustained cracks ever since a limestone mine just outside Newberry started blasting in April 2016.

At Least 21 Lynched In Alachua County, Historical Commission Confirms

September 27, 2017 Government and politics

Alachua County wants to wait a few more months before moving forward with a plan to place memorial markers at lynching sites throughout the county to give residents more time to ensure the total number included is complete.

Commissioner To Welcome Homeless Guests During Hurricane Irma

September 7, 2017 Weather

Alachua County Commissioner Robert Hutchinson is planning to welcome homeless residents into his home during Hurricane Irma.

Alachua County Commission Decides To Remove Lee Niblock From County Manager Position

August 8, 2017 Government and politics

County Attorney Michele Lieberman was named as interim county manager and Sylvia Torres was named interim county attorney after Alachua County manager Lee Niblock was voted out on Tuesday afternoon.

Gainesville Considers Adding Bike Lanes, I-75 Express Lanes

April 3, 2017 Government and politics

At Monday’s Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization for the Gainesville Urbanized Area meeting, local commissioners and the mayor considered improvements to local bike lanes and I-75.

$750M Biomass Purchase A ‘Win-Win,’ GRU Manager Tells County

March 29, 2017 Government and politics

Gainesville Regional Utilities General Manager Ed Bielarski made his case to the Alachua County commission Tuesday night for GRU's $750 million purchase of the biomass plant in the city, saying that the purchase will result in utility-rate reductions of 8 to 10 percent for GRU customers.

City Of Gainesville And Alachua County Agree To Swap Land

February 16, 2017 Government and politics

Alachua County commissioners and the City of Gainesville commissioners unanimously agreed to swap the old RTS facility with 200 acres southwest of Wacahoota Road.