Metro

Gainesville mayor calls for more respectful interactions between city, GRU Authority

By Maria Arruda | Feb. 19

The Gainesville City Commission unanimously approved a Gainesville Regional Utilities authority board resolution granting its CEO and Chief Financial Officer the power to carry out financial negotiations at a Thursday meeting.

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Metro

Despite community outcry, Alachua County chooses UF land for new animal shelter

By Kaitlyn McCormack | Jan. 29

Despite wavering community opinions, the Alachua County Commission voted Tuesday to partner with UF on the location for a new animal shelter in Gainesville.

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Metro

Alachua County Commission partners with UF on new animal shelter

By Kaitlyn McCormack | Jan. 27

Alachua County has been in negotiations with UF since 2024 over a UF-owned swath of land near Archer Road that currently houses the IFAS Swine Unit. 

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Metro

The GRU lawsuit goes to court next month. Here’s what you need to know.

By Maria Arruda | Jan. 15

The authority board filed complaints against the city for both the 2024 and 2025 Local Public Utilities referendums, and the 2024 case is still pending an appellate court decision. Oral arguments for the appeal in the 2024 case will be heard on Feb. 10 at the First District Court of Appeal in Tallahassee.

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Metro

Gainesville, Alachua County approve plans for two new crosswalks near University Avenue

By Kaitlyn McCormack | Jan. 11

The Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization approved plans for two new crosswalks: a raised crosswalk in front of the Publix at University Village Market on Northwest Third Avenue and a regular crosswalk farther down the street by Northwest Fourth Place.

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Metro

Gainesville Commission to dual name street in honor of late LGBTQ+ activist

By Grace Larson | Oct. 17

The Gainesville City Commission voted unanimously to dual name Northeast/Southeast First Street after Terry Fleming, a local LGBTQ+ activist who died in 2020 at the age of 58. 

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Metro

Gainesville to hold second GRU referendum Nov. 4

By Grace Larson | Oct. 15

This article has been updated to reflect Chuck Ross is a former member of the Gainesville Residents United board.

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Metro

Alachua County Commission discusses permitting for WildFlowers Music Park

By Anthony Duarte | Sep. 26

WildFlowers Music Park intends to integrate music, art and environmental conservation.

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Metro

Gainesville Commission rejects Tom Petty Park parking lot, approves City Hall refresh

By Teia Williams and Grace Larson | Sep. 20

The Gainesville Commission voted Thursday against expanding the parking lot in Tom Petty Park, opting instead to consider partnerships with other organizations and businesses. 

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Metro

Gainesville City Commission selects interim city manager, plans to replace historic building with trailhead

By Grace Larson | Sep. 5

In a unanimous vote, the Gainesville City Commission named current Chief Operating Officer Andrew Persons as interim city manager. 

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Sports

Alachua County continues efforts to become a sports destination

By Megan Howard | Aug. 27

Alachua County approved two plans attempting to make the county a sports destination at a meeting Tuesday. 

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Metro

Gainesville police report successes in recruitment, gun violence prevention

By Grace Larson | Aug. 22

The Gainesville Police Department’s crackdown on firearm violence and increased recruitment efforts have both so far been successful, a new report on the department shows. 

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Metro

Gainesville commission votes to remove pride crosswalks

By Logan McBride | Aug. 8

The Gainesville City Commission voted to remove three rainbow crosswalks at an Aug. 7 meeting. The commission’s unanimous decision comes after an order from the Florida Department of Transportation to remove the art. 

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Metro

Gainesville City Commission green lights 14-story apartment complex, business tax increase

By Logan McBride | July 18, 2025

The Gainesville City Commission approved construction of a 14-story apartment complex on West University Avenue, increased business taxes and purchased smart trash cans at a meeting Thursday.