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Community responds to Fifth Avenue/Pleasant Street Heritage Trail project

Angelica Arbelaez moved to Gainesville in search of its cultural and artistic hub. Twenty years later, she worries Fifth Avenue and Pleasant Street, home to the city’s oldest Black neighborhood dating back to the 19th century, could be at risk of losing the people that make up its living history.

Gainesville City Commission opposes selective admissions at P.K. Yonge

The Gainesville City Commission passed a resolution Thursday condemning a proposal to implement a selective high school admissions process at P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School. 

City Commission passes first reading of GRU authority oversight referendum again

In its Thursday meeting, the Gainesville City Commission unanimously approved an updated ordinance that will place a referendum on the November 5 general election ballot to determine the source of GRU oversight. 

Remembrance Project Exhibit opening acknowledges history of Alachua County lynchings

Editor’s note: this article contains graphic descriptions of racial violence, including lynching.

Gainesville City Commission special meeting addresses fiscal 2025 budget

The Gainesville City Commission held a special meeting Tuesday to present updates on the fiscal 2025 city budget. 

Alachua County Commission accepts contract to purchase West End Golf Course

In its Tuesday meeting, the Alachua County Commission unanimously approved a purchase contract of the West End Golf course by Viking Companies.

Gainesville City Commission GRU oversight referendum causes community debate

Two opposing meetings, one by the city commission and the other by the Gainesville Regional Utilities authority, discussed the future of GRU May 23. 

Gainesville law enforcement, researchers weigh the impact of rising online scams

When 80-year-old Richard Thomas got a call from his grandson from jail asking for $5,000, he told his son, Ernest Thomas. Thomas immediately began the drive to Gainesville from his home in Miami to grab his son.

Gainesville Regional Utilities new authority takes oath of office

During the first Gainesville Regional Utilities meeting of the session Thursday, directors of the new authority were elected and took the oath of office. 

Gainesville City Commission approves second reading of GRU oversight referendum

In its Thursday Special Meeting, the Gainesville City Commission approved the second reading of ordinance 2024-23 for a proposed Gainesville Regional Utilities oversight charter amendment. 

Gainesville Fire Rescue, Public Works launches homeless sweep at Southeast Fourth Place

CORRECTION: This story previously incorrectly reported Gainesville Police Department launched the sweep, 70 notices of the sweep were posted and Gainesville could not confirm if the employees wearing PPE hazmat suits were Gainesville Public Works Department staff. The article has since been updated to reflect the sweep was started and executed by Gainesville Fire Rescue in collaboration with GPD and the Gainesville Public Works Department, a notice for every tent was posted and the city did confirm Gainesville Public Works Department staff were the ones in PPE in a May 17 press conference.

Gainesville City Commission approves first reading to put GRU board control on the ballot

Gainesville City Commission passed its first reading to potentially let voters change how the Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority operates in the November election. 

Alachua County Commission continues process to put at-large elections on the ballot

In its meeting Tuesday, the Alachua County Commission continued the process to let residents vote to change how county commission elections will work.

School board shares updates on literacy programs, union membership

The Alachua County Public Schools district office was packed with student athletes, coaches and speech language pathologists ahead of the May 7 school board meeting. 

Newberry Elementary School’s future charter status in contention after close vote

UPDATE: The Alligator previously reported Newberry Elementary School passed a vote to convert to a charter school. As of Tuesday evening, the status of the vote remains in contention, and the Alachua County Public School district maintains it failed.

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The crucial connection between safe streets and RTS

The ability to move around Gainesville safely and efficiently is key to four of the City of Gainesville’s Strategic Plan goals: A Great Place to Live & Experience, Resilient Local Economy, Equitable Community and More Sustainable Community. 

Gainesville City Commission approves plan for City Hall Plaza Refresh Project, GRU Authority referendum draft

At its meeting Thursday, the Gainesville City Commission approved a plan for the reconstruction of the City Hall Plaza Ponds and revisited a proposed referendum regarding the GRU Authority Board.