GNV News Wrap for Friday, May 24

Topics covered in today's edition:

Gainesville commissioners approve ordinance allowing public to vote on GRU Authority’s fate in November
"Class of Her Own" to screen in protagonist's hometown
New GRU Authority Board members are sworn in
DeSantis appoints 3 to GNV-Alachua County Regional Airport Authority
Project YouthBuild graduates 24 students in Gainesville
New program for students interested in the space industry
Community Foundation of North Central Florida granting thousands for ‘Day of Impact’
Alachua County’s League of Women Voters hosts annual meeting
Napolatano's building headed for demolition to make way for new business
National Hurricane Center issues active forecast for 2024 season
Free speech groups say Florida misrepresents book objection law, causing mass removals

Future of GRU Authority will officially be in the hands of Gainesville voters this November - The Gainesville Sun

November's ballot will ask Gainesville voters to decide whether or not to delete the article of the city's charter that created the GRU Authority.

Gainesville approves GRU Authority ballot initiative - Mainstreet Daily News

Gainesville residents to vote in November.

Gainesville commissioners approve ordinance allowing public to vote on GRU Authority's fate in November - WUFT

The ordinance allows voters to repeal Section 7 of the city charter, which establishes the GRU Authority. The vote will take place on Election Day, Nov. 5.

Penn State faculty member's documentary to screen in protagonist's hometown | Penn State University

A Penn State faculty member's documentary will screen June 8 in the protagonist's hometown of Gainesville, Florida, as part of the city's "Journey to Juneteenth" Film Festival.

'We're going to work for the best interest of the city': New GRU Authority Board members are sworn in - WCJB

Three of the board members are new. Mayor Harvey Ward's opponent in the last election, Ed Bielarski, is now head of the new board.

New GRU Authority sworn in, discusses past, future - Mainstreet Daily News

New chair Ed Beilarski starts meeting with presentation on GRU's recent history.

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DeSantis appoints 3 to GNV-Alachua County Regional Airport Authority - Mainstreet Daily News

New board members include one Newberry, two Gainesville residents.

Project YouthBuild graduates 24 students in Gainesville - The Gainesville Sun

Family and friends packed the room for the ceremony that was held Wednesday at the University of Florida Straughn Professional Development Center.

UF, Space Foundation, Blue Origin and universities launch program for students interested in the space industry - The Independent Florida Alligator

The program will pair students with researchers and industry leaders in the space market.

Community Foundation of North Central Florida granting thousands for 'Day of Impact' - WCJB

Officials are giving thousands of dollars in grant money to non-profit organizations.

Alachua County's League of Women Voters hosts annual meeting - WCJB

After COVID, it's the first time in four years members of the political organization met in person.

Napolatano's building appears headed for demolition to make way for new business - The Gainesville Sun

The beloved Italian restaurant off Southwest 75th Street in Gainesville ceased full operations in 2019.

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National Hurricane Center issues active forecast for 2024 season - WUFT

The official forecast for the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season was issued by he NHC and it calls for a very active season with the presence of La Niña and record-breaking warm sea surface ocean temperatures.

Free speech groups say Florida misrepresents book objection law, causing mass removals - The Gainesville Sun

Take the Collier County school district, which has pulled more than 300 titles from its shelves.

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