Alachua County extends burn ban
After reviewing Alachua County’s current wildland fire conditions and in consultation with state officials, the mandatory countywide burn ban has been extended and will remain...
Gainesville’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget earns national award for excellence
The City of Gainesville has received the Government Finance Officers Association’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its Fiscal Year 2026 adopted budget. ...
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Wilhelmina Johnson Center and Sharmie Ffar Park construction beginning soon!
This Wild Spaces & Public Places project includes renovation of the 3,800-square-foot building, as well as improvements to the site. Sharmie Ffar Park, which is...
Gainesville City Commission postpones City Manager selection to 2027, approves red light camera contract
During the morning session of the April 2 Gainesville City Commission meeting, Commissioners voted to delay a decision on a permanent City Manager until early...
Negotiations continue on Parker Road extension, but arborists warn that live oaks may be too damaged to save
Alachua County and GRU have had several rounds of negotiations about the County's request for an easement variance that would allow five live oaks to...
Community workshop for T.B. McPherson renovation to be held on Thursday, April 9
The City of Gainesville is holding a second Community Workshop to gather input regarding planned improvements at the T.B. McPherson Recreation Complex, located at 1717...
Celebrate Earth Day 2026 with events throughout April
To celebrate Earth Day 2026, Alachua County, the City of Gainesville, UF, Santa Fe College, and other organizations have planned a wide variety of events...
Gainesville City Commission discusses new state laws, expresses disappointment with “toxic” attitude of School Board toward City and County Commissions
At the March 26 Gainesville City Commission special meeting, Commissioners discussed how Florida's new laws, particularly one that prohibits DEI programs, will affect the City,...
IMPACT GNV launches technology hubs with Children’s Trust of Alachua County grant
The City of Gainesville’s IMPACT GNV initiative has expanded its community-based approach to gun violence prevention with the launch of a new Technology Hub program. Funded through...
Gainesville City Commission reviews initial budget gap of $7.5 million, votes to explore a franchise fee for GRU
At a March 26 special meeting, the Gainesville City Commission voted to allocate $5 million in excess fund balance to 8th & Waldo, learned that...
