BOCC will also consider comprehensive plan amendments regarding Celebration Pointe.

Gail Johnson selected to take on new post as mayor-commissioner pro-tem.

Newberry City Commission says neglected roads in rural Alachua County should be prioritized and fixed.

The board will also decide on future joint meetings with eight other counties.

The report on a regional facility will benefit Newberry, High Springs and Archer.

Department heads will roll out past and present financing needs.

Digital access, literacy, transportation topics on the agenda.

Newberry incumbent Tim Marden edges out challenger Joy Glanzer. 

Face covering mandate is still included in Emergency Order 2021-13.

Governor's order is set to expire at the end of April.

Tuesday city commission election pits incumbent Tim Marden against challenger Joy Glanzer. 

After turnout doubled in last year's election, Newberry mayor hopes for even more in Tuesday's election.

In a joint meeting, elected officials decide to unite funds to build a better broadband system.

BOCC begins series of meetings with municipalities.

Incumbent Tim Marden and challenger Joy Glanzer are vying for the Newberry Commission Group 4 seat.

Increase in property value means a potential increase in property tax Alachua County.

City manager and local housing attorney will join commissioner to answer questions.

Gainesville, county commissions will listen to presentations and decide on the best way to move programs forward.

The county will pay $10.7 million for the property. 

Current order continues mask rule, prohibits large gatherings without distancing.

The two sides plan to hire a mediator to help resolve dispute over CARES Act funds disbursement.

EO 2021-13 addresses face masks, crowd gatherings, employee safety.

The issue will be addressed at March 22 conflict resolution meeting.

In race for at-large seat, Johnson easily wins reelection.

Commission challenger would implement prior economic development plans for East Gainesville. 

Health care in East Gainesville remains commissioner’s top priority.

Early voting ends Saturday. 

Alachua County BOCC says it is looking for ways to prevent "ecoside."

Qualifying period closes noon Thursday. 

Citizens can participate virtually or in person. 

County moving ahead with facility upgrades. 

City wants to finish design study before taking next step in the process, which will likely stretch out for years. 

Virtual forum Tuesday night provides insight into the contest for Gainesville City Commission.

Facility could become a tri-city community service hub.

Special meeting is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Joint efforts aim to stop speeding, increase safety on campus roads after fatality accidents.

Gainesville looks ahead to a more equitable planning process.

Competing groups are organizing for and against effort even as big feasibility questions linger.

Gainesville residents have until March 6 to request a mail-in ballot.

Gainesville’s declining COVID positivity rate deflates urgency.

County health department notes changes in testing sites and asks public to respect the vaccine system.

The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners will receive a county vaccination and COVID-19 cases update, review a budget for the Cuscowilla park facility and address the Rural Commercial Agriculture land use within the context of the Comprehensive Plan and Unified Land Development Code …

County holds $2.6 in reserve until another dispute is settled.

The city provides several ways to register. 

A narrow majority of commissioners want more enforcement options with businesses

Changeover to happen in the next couple of weeks.

County turns its attention to establishing a system for applications. 

Board also plans to discuss rental assistance and CARES Act implementation.

House impeachment managers delivered an article of impeachment to the U.S. Senate Monday night, triggering the second trial of former President Donald Trump, a first in American history.