Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward said the ballot measure "is about basic democracy."

Gainesville staff also voices their perspective on utility revenues.

Gainesville city commissioners voted in favor of putting a referendum on the ballot to allow city residents to vote for the city to take over Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU)

City Commission passed the referendum on Tuesday.

Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) leadership is asking the Supervisor of Elections to throw out a ballot referendum

In a Tuesday special meeting, the Gainesville City Commission unanimously passed the second version of a GRU authority oversight referendum, which will allow constituents to determine where the power will fall in the November general election.

The city of Gainesville celebrated with Journey to Juneteenth: The Jubilee downtown

Jubilee draws over 100 attendees downtown.

Freedom Fest 2024, held Saturday at Bo Diddley Community Plaza in Gainesville, marked the third annual celebration of the music and arts festival.

It's been a journey to Juneteenth for the city of Gainesville, and residents are ecstatic the federal holiday is finally here.

Bo Diddley Plaza was brought to life on Juneteenth with bubbles and hula hoops strewn across the lawn. People young and old lined the brick walls, eyes glued to the performances on the center stage to celebrate Black history.

"Justice on Trial: Reloaded" drew a packed crowd of hundreds Sunday at Upper Room Ministries in northeast Gainesville.

Parents of Alachua County students shared their concerns over a proposal that would raise the lowest possible score of any assignment to 50 percent. That change is part of a proposed Student Progression Plan. The plan would require a minimum score of 50 for any assignment, even if nothing was turned in by the student

During its Tuesday meeting, the Alachua County School Board discussed policies regarding the elementary and secondary student codes of conduct, reading material and the Student Progression Plan, which would mandate students to receive a minimum of half credit on assignments.

Collision occurs on SW 24th Avenue in Gainesville.

A deadly crash has blocked traffic in Gainesville Tuesday afternoon.

Second year in row publication selects university to "Best Colleges in America" list.

15 Alachua County high school graduates get scholarships from 20 Pearls Foundation of the Mu Upsilon Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.

The students also explored the city's cultural and historic sites, including the Statue of Liberty, the Museum of Natural History and Times Square.

No word on Coleman ethics complaint.

Occupants transported to local hospital.

The Alachua County Sheriff's Office SWAT team responded to a domestic incident in the Holly Heights neighborhood in Gainesville

Gas leak remained active for about 45 minutes.

County official provides tips for protection as hot, wet season formally begins.