Gainesville leaders criticized a Senate vote that could determine GRU control, calling it a setback for home rule as the utility governance dispute continues.
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Gainesville mayor responds to proposed Florida DEI restrictions; 'It puts us in a weird spot'
Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward is responding to proposed state legislation that would restrict diversity, equity and inclusion programs in local governments ...
This story has been corrected to better reflect Bobby Mermer’s statements. It has also been updated with a statement from GRU CEO Ed Bielarski. Gainesville residents voted to return power over ...
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Florida Senate approves bill cementing state control of Gainesville Regional Utilities
The Florida Senate has approved a bill confirming state control of Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU), sending the measure to the governor after a 29-6 vote ...
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced appointments to the Eighth Circuit and Alachua County courts, naming Jonathan Ramsey and Joy Danne, respectively.
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Governor DeSantis appoints Alachua County judge to circuit court
Gov. Ron DeSantis is appointing an Alachua County judge to the Eighth Judicial Circuit Court.
Funding for cities and counties across the state may be impacted by a bill that would provide property tax relief to Florida homeowners.
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