Former City Auditor files employment discrimination suit against City of Gainesville
Former Gainesville City Auditor Carlos Holt filed suit against the City of Gainesville on November 25, accusing the city of retaliatory discharge under the Public...
Gainesville is issuing violation warnings for plastic straws
The City of Gainesville has begun giving warnings to businesses that provide plastic straws or stirrers to their customers. ...
Active shooter training tomorrow at Howard Bishop and Rawlings
GPD will be conducting an active shooter training tomorrow, November 26, at Howard Bishop Middle School and MK Rawlings Elementary School....
City Commission passes Green New Deal resolution, moves ahead on Climate Emergency proclamation
The City Commission passed a Green New Deal resolution and moved forward with a Climate Emergency proclamation, while multiple citizens criticized their governance of the...
City commission discusses Event Center and free RTS fares for seniors and youths
During the November 21 meeting, the City Commission ratified an agreement with the Firefighters, renamed Tumblin Creek Park, and discussed Old Fire Station #1, the...
Gainesville City Commission candidate qualification period starts December 9
Qualification for the 2020 Gainesville City Commission elections starts December 9 and ends December 13. ...
City’s “eComment” page is up for tomorrow’s meeting
Gainesville has now added an “eComment” page for commenting on agenda items at City meetings. ...
City Commission’s proclamations/resolutions are worth a look
At this Thursday’s meeting, the Gainesville City Commission will consider two resolutions--one on the Green New Deal and one that adds Race and Equity to...
Odds and ends from the November 12 County Commission meeting
The County Commission elected a new chair, discussed septic tank ordinance options, passed amendments to their Comprehensive Plan, and discussed the necessity to be enthusiastic...
Energy Choice Initiative would not benefit GRU customers
Jim Konish refutes Darin Cook's claims that the Florida Energy Choice Initiative would benefit Alachua County residents. ...
