Alachua County to assume control of sports and event center this fall
Commission questions budget, parking plans.
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Alachua County to assume control of sports and event center this fall
Commission questions budget, parking plans.
Alachua County refutes economic impact, responsibilities for Champions Park
Newberry and county partnership for facility to expire in September.
Florida enacts several key education laws starting this school year
Cellphone bans and charter schools highlight new laws.
Education highlights $117.4 billion state budget
Investment includes historic $15.9 billion in funds for K-12 public school system
Alachua tests 2-hour parking on Main Street
City to evaluate enforcement strategies after 6-month trial.
Gainesville Plan Board differs with past vote to give Travelodge historic designation
City Commission will decide final ruling.
DeSantis approves Florida budget, cuts $8.5 million from Alachua County
Governor signed budget day before new fiscal year
High Springs passes initial vote to place Sunday alcohol sales on future ballot
Citizens could decide outcome later in 2025.
Alachua County-based projects account for $230 million in Florida’s proposed budget
Budget is still subject to governor’s vetoes.
Alachua County remains in holding pattern on animal services, eastside housing
Commission eyes alternative to UF property.
City staff—not commission—to approve Alachua land developments
Motion conforms Alachua with new state law taking effect July 1.
Newberry reallocates $2 million for Champions Park improvements
City Commission establishes Mayor Youth Council.
Gainesville considers ending fire exemption for charitable, religious entities
Exempted organizations could pay combined $525,000.
Alachua Education Task Force adopts 2025 strategic plan
Collaboration with SBAC depends on superintendent response.
High Springs opens applications for Mayor’s Youth Council
Graduations created two vacancies on the council.
Hawthorne swears in Martin, re-elects Randall, Bouie-Hutchinson
Mitigates June 26-28 homecoming traffic with 8 p.m. closing time.
Gainesville, Alachua County research bus routes, Hoggetowne Medieval Faire
Commissions punt on Gainesville Community Redevelopment Area talks.
Gainesville will need another $3 million to reopen Thelma Boltin Center
Construction cost presents worst case scenario.
Gainesville narrows 8th Avenue and Waldo Road options, eyes Phase 1
City has $18.7 million ready.
Archer city commission approves $193,000 for unpaid invoices
Tables advertising for permanent city manager and accounting employees.
GRU Authority readies lawsuit for second referendum, Carter steps down
Utility leaders look to appeal process.
Hawthorne selects Martin to remain on City Commission
Candidates separated by 36 votes.
Newberry to offer Randa Paul city clerk position
Commission approves land development regulation updates after Track Line appeal.
Alachua County sends default letter to Celebration Pointe over contract violations
County hasn’t received financial reporting details.