Category: Local government

An unfunded mandate occurs when the state or federal government requires counties to provide certain programs or services but doesn't provide enough, or any, funding...

Gainesville Fire Rescue is proud to congratulate Ketshia Robillard, MPH, EMT, CPST, on being named the 2025 EMT of the Year by the National Association...

The Alachua County Commission will conduct its regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 11:30 a.m....

City of Gainesville meetings for the week of October 27 - November 2, 2025...

New Gainesville City Manager Andrew Persons has announced staffing changes in the City Manager's office....

At the October 23 General Policy Committee meeting, the Gainesville City Commission postponed a search for a new City Manager and agreed to sell 27 acres...

From Nov. 4 to 11 (Veterans Day), County buildings and landmarks will be illuminated in green lights to honor and show support for veterans and...

“Our goal is to plant as many as 150 new trees between October and March,” said Urban Forestry Program Coordinator Sam Schatz, who recently demonstrated...

Understanding property taxes: Recently, there has been considerable discussion statewide regarding property taxes. There is some confusion about the role property taxes play in determining...

The City of Gainesville’s Wild Spaces & Public Places Department and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs are excited to announce the start...