Theft has posed a threat to individuals who rely on bicycles and e-scooters as a way to travel across Gainesville.
A November referendum's passing converted the Alachua County Commission back to an at-large structure.
This ordinance comes as a result of HB 1365, a bill signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis that prohibits counties and municipalities from allowing camping or sleeping on public property without proper certification.
On Election Day, Gainesville residents had a choice to give Gainesville Regional Utilities power back to the Gainesville City Commission or leave it with the governor-appointed authority board. The referendum passed with 72%, with residents voting to give power back to the city.
In Alachua County, stunning by law enforcement happens nearly on a weekly basis. Many experts said they are concerned about the health effects of stun guns and how their use by law enforcement can damage residents’ perspectives of police officers.
Commissioner elect James Ingle won the 2024 race for Commissioner At-large, Seat A against Fareed Johnson. Ingle ran for City Commission District 2 in 2022, but lost to Ed Book by about 300 votes. Ingle will take current City Commissioner-At large, Reina Sacco’s seat.
Instantaneous access to e-books through large retailers has raised the question of whether paper books will become something of the past, but Gainesville book stores are confident patrons will continue to seek out physical copies.
Officers from the Gainesville Police Department arrested James Major, 21, for 27 counts of possession of child pornography and one count of unlawful use of a two-way communication device.
Jon DeCarmine, CEO of GRACE Marketplace, has resigned. He will be replaced by John Thomas beginning next year.
In its meeting Thursday, the Gainesville City Commission approved an amendment to an affordable housing ordinance, which will decrease the amount of housing units that can be built on land that is a certain square footage.
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