GNV News Wrap for Tuesday January 2, 2024

Topics covered in today's edition:

Concerns rise as GRU board weighs eliminating government services contribution
Few defendants left for the GRU Authority Board lawsuit
Alachua County purchases radio system from GRU
GPD continues investigating shooting that left 4 injured
Sparks in the Park firework show event held in Gainesville
Ward reflects on first year, top issues for 2024
Some New Year's celebrations will have to be indoors due to Gainesville's Open Container rules
Gainesville open container ban in full effect with limited exceptions
City of Gainesville's new open container ordinance takes effect in the new year
Local reps prep for 2024 legislative session
Descendants of the Rosewood tragedy turn historic home into a museum
Eastside High School senior Justice Alexander to receive coveted scholarship
Gainesville-based wound care business has plans to provide services throughout the nation
Orange Lake between Ocala and Gainesville is No. 2 in Florida for number of gators
Changes to Florida’s Move Over Law go into effect new year’s day

Concerns rise as GRU board weighs eliminating government services contribution - WCJB

At least one city commissioner fears that any further cuts will have a major impact on some major city services.

Few defendants left for the GRU Authority Board lawsuit - WCJB

The people filing lawsuits to stop the new GRU authority are running out of defendants.

Alachua County purchases radio system from GRU - WCJB

The radio system was originally used by Alachua County first responders. They purchased the system for $8 million.

GPD continues investigating shooting that left 4 injured - WCJB

The Gainesville Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened on 16th Ave. near the Rose Food Store and left four people injured.

'It was breathtaking': Sparks in the Park firework show event held in Gainesville - WCJB

Depot Park glittered with fireworks and music while holding one of the biggest end-of-the-year celebrations.

Ward reflects on first year, top issues for 2024 - Mainstreet Daily News

Gainesville mayor looks at Eastside development and Vision Zero among his 2024 priorities.

Some New Year's celebrations will have to be indoors due to Gainesville's Open Container rules - WCJB

After midnight New Year's celebrations will need to be indoors in Gainesville.

Gainesville open container ban in full effect with limited exceptions - WCJB

Crime may go down after a long year of crime and violence because the open container ban has been reinstated according to Gainesville Police Officers.

City of Gainesville's new open container ordinance takes effect in the new year - 352 Today

The city of Gainesville says the new ordinance limits open container alcohol to two entertainment districts downtown.

Around Alachua

Local reps prep for 2024 legislative session - Mainstreet Daily News

The Florida Legislature will start its 2024 session on Jan. 8, with over 1,000 bills already filed for consideration, including legislation by Alachua County representatives. The House and Senate leaders have said healthcare and the energy sector could be major issues for the session.

Descendants of the Rosewood tragedy turn historic home into a museum - WCJB

It is the 101st anniversary of the Rosewood tragedy, and descendants of the families are turning a historic house into a museum.

Gainesville Eastside High School senior Justice Alexander to receive coveted scholarship - The Gainesville Sun

Justice Alexander, a senior at Gainesville Eastside High School, is the recipient of the 2024 Edna M. Hart Keeper of the Dream Scholarship.

Gainesville-based wound care business has plans to provide services throughout the nation - The Gainesville Sun

Vision Mobile Wound Care Services LLC, of Gainesville, provides holistic and professional nursing wound care consulting and other services.

Lake between Ocala/Gainesville is No. 2 in Florida for number of gators - The Gainesville Sun

This lake between Ocala/Gainesville is home to thousands of alligators and attracts many visitors for recreational and sport wildlife activities.

Around Florida

Changes to Florida's Move Over Law go into effect New Year's Day - 352 Today

The move over law update requires motorists to move over for ALL disabled vehicles stopped on the side of the road displaying warning/emergency/hazard lights, emergency flares, or emergency signage. The Florida Highway Patrol says violating the move over law will result in a fine, fees, and points on your driving record.