The commission hopes to increase face mask compliance in response to county's recent increase in COVID-19 cases
A commission-appointed council will review GPD functions, explore options
Occupancy limits at restaurants, bars and entertainment venues are still 50 percent
Thursday was the first virtual swearing-in ceremony in the city’s history.
Gainesville Attorney Raemi Eagle-Glenn sent a letter threatening a lawsuit against Alachua County over its face mask ordinance. The order is being considered discriminatory toward people with medical conditions and disabilities.
From necessity to legality, residents shared their opinions about Monday’s order that people wear face masks in public.
The violation will result in a $125 fine. The second will result in a fine ranging from $250 to $500.
While data doesn’t currently show a significant increase, law enforcement anticipates a shift
Gainesville is ranked within the top 30 Florida cities with the most cases of COVID-19
City and county officials collaborated to answer citizen's questions about the local effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic in a telephone town hall Thursday. The live tweets of the town hall by city commission reporter Grethel Aguila are as follows:
The emergency meeting was conducted over Zoom
Voter turnout was down about 20 percent from 2016
Election day is March 17. Here's what Alachua County and Gainesville voters need to know.
The Gainesville City Commission discussed quarantine measures as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to spread worldwide.
Mayor Lauren Poe addressed racial equity gaps, public safety and homelessness
The forum was hosted by the Alachua County Labor Coalition
Gainesville Citizens for Active Transport announced its endorsements for the election
The commission addressed concerns about restoring voting rights
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