Alachua County seeks better tree protections, no herbicide at West End
Aug 8, 2024
Site being renovated for upcoming World Masters Athletics Championship in March.
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Alachua County seeks better tree protections, no herbicide at West End
Site being renovated for upcoming World Masters Athletics Championship in March.
GRU Authority confirms CEO contract, consults attorney general on referendum
Aug 7, 2024
Utility saw ‘unheard of’ $79M in principal debt reduction.
Meet the Candidates: Congressional District 3 GOP primary
Aug 7, 2024
Two candidates vying for Republican nomination.
City of Alachua launches project to provide internet in neighborhood parks
Aug 5, 2024
City plans to expand service in future years.
Early voting in Alachua County starts Tuesday
Aug 5, 2024
Primary election early voting scheduled through Aug. 17.
Derrick: Pushing back on misinformation
Aug 5, 2024
Open access to fact-based news is more important than ever.
Alachua County issues evacuation order, opens shelters
Aug 4, 2024
Schools, government buildings close Monday.
Alachua County declares state of emergency, offers sandbags
Aug 3, 2024
Multiple sandbag locations operating all day Saturday.
Gainesville to plan for future flooding at public meeting
Aug 2, 2024
Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Plan meeting open to public on Aug. 8.
Gainesville parking revamp begins with more paid spaces
Aug 2, 2024
August declared an introductory period.
Gainesville funds police raises, covers part of Hippodrome shortfall
Aug 1, 2024
City also amends public nuisance ordinances.
Aug. 1 designated as National Poll Worker Recruitment Day
Aug 1, 2024
Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Office is recruiting election workers.
Meet the candidates: Alachua County Commission District 3
Jul 31, 2024
Incumbent Anna Prizzia faces Jenn Garrett for seat.
High Springs hopefuls qualify for two seats on November ballot
Jul 29, 2024
Commissioner Byran Williams will not run again.
Florida Finds: Matheson History Museum opens voting exhibits
Jul 29, 2024
Traveling, local exhibits offer glimpse into voting history.
High Springs sets millage rate maximum, contracts for code enforcement
Jul 26, 2024
Maximum millage rate same as current rate.
African American Accountability Alliance to host 3 election forums
Jul 26, 2024
First forum for primary candidates is scheduled for Sunday.
Gainesville authorizes $8.7M affordable housing purchase program
Jul 25, 2024
Infrastructure surtax funds fully allocated.
Newberry approves proposed 6.0 millage rate
Jul 23, 2024
Rate to fund referendum for higher millage for road project.
City of Alachua moves forward with 200-acre development
Jul 22, 2024
Commission OKs proposed hike in millage rate.
Gainesville commission amends, passes inclusionary zoning policy
Jul 22, 2024
Commission opts for more expansive policy than recommended.
Gainesville reallocates nearly $3 million in ARPA as federal deadline nears
Jul 19, 2024
Senior housing project debated after funding issues.
Gainesville adds security layer to city commission meetings
Jul 19, 2024
Metal detector and flow of traffic started Thursday.