Lessons learned: In State of the City, Ward compares Gainesville to 'Groundhog Day'
Using the popular Bill Murray film as a reference, Ward highlighted the city's economic development, improved police and fire ...
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Gainesville Mayor delivers the 2025 State of the City Address
Mayor Harvey Ward highlighted the city’s progress toward a safer and more involved community in his annual State of the City ...
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Mayor Harvey Ward touts gun violence prevention in Gainesville’s ‘State of the City’ address
The program will include remarks from various city commissioners on the progression of city projects, with an emphasis on ...
Many More Cities, Including Several in Southern California, Ban Sleeping Outside Despite Lack of Shelter Space
Since the U.S. Supreme Court’s City of Grants Pass v. Johnson ruling in June allowing localities to ban outdoor camping even ...
Gainesville's $11M grant for EV charging stations in limbo after Trump executive order
Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward said it could take weeks or even months before Trump’s ability to withhold the funding is ...
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‘Sketchy and unprofessional’: Residents raise concerns about Gainesville towing practices
Gainesville towing companies occasionally spark outrage from community members, with complaints ranging from aggressive driving to exploitative or downright illegal practices.
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Man sentenced for vandalizing Gainesville City Hall and threatening mayor
Gainesville resident James Dewar, 42, has been sentenced to nine months in jail and three years of probation for vandalizing the Gainesville mayor’s office and threatening Harvey Ward in March 2024.
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New agreement between UF and RTS includes plans for ridership verification system
Mayor Harvey Ward echoed Curry’s comments and said the agreement was in bad shape at one point. “Nine months ago, we had a document that said UF was going to reduce what they pay by half ...