Alachua calls off inquiry into planning staff departures
Two commissioners, mayor say Alachua should look to the future, not the past.
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Alachua calls off inquiry into planning staff departures
Two commissioners, mayor say Alachua should look to the future, not the past.
Newberry appoints Jason Lyman as interim fire chief
Personnel shuffle follows Mike Vogel’s resignation after being arrested for driving under influence.
Gainesville moves forward with school zone, red-light cameras
Ordinances will return for two final votes.
Gainesville, Alachua County set Library Support days
National nonprofit pushing for library use.
Alachua County considers sheriff’s office salaries, carports
Sheriff to raise starting salaries.
Newberry approves third CDD
Commission also discussed downtown parking.
Newberry officials boast city’s growth, stability at State of City address
City clerk of 35 years receives key to city.
Gainesville authorizes letter over garbage fee mishap, continues streatery
City also finalized Florida Theater historic designation.
Days left to qualify for Alachua, Newberry elections
Two Alachua County municipalities are gearing up for April elections, with qualifying periods open for new candidates for a few more days. The city of Alachua’s […]
Alachua County continues negotiations with UF on animal services
Draft contract expected later this year.
Gainesville collects input on Citizens Field as scenarios come to finish
Commission to hear options before summer recess.
Gainesville protesters crowd downtown sidewalks to oppose Trump, Musk
Protests held nationwide on Presidents’ Day.
DeSantis appoints Ezzell to SF College Board of Trustees
Dr. Tara Ezell a partner with Dermatology Associates.
GRU Authority discusses new lawsuit, fluoride opposition
New lawsuit filed last week.
“Catastrophic”: Alachua responds as 75% of planning staff resigns
Commission directs attorney to seek options for external investigation.
Newberry City Commission picks Mayor Marlowe for city manager
Marlowe to negotiate three-year contract with city staff.
City of Alachua denies preliminary plat for 120-acre subdivision
Surrounding residents raised concerns about traffic, conservation, flooding.
Gainesville City Commission votes to increase garbage rates 20%
Commissioners also vote on Florida Theater, discuss hiring freezes.
Gainesville Regional Transit System Fare-Free Program to require ID cards
Riders eligible for program must present ID cards starting March 1.
Levy County residents monitor FDOT plans amid I-75 improvements
Northern Turnpike Extension study ended August 2022.
Alachua County focuses on West End, eastern park for coming years
Commissioners updated their parks masterplan on Tuesday.
Rosa Parks Quiet Courage Committee presidency passes to Burgess
Griner steps down for health reasons 20 years after founding committee.
Attorneys select jury, give opening arguments in ACSO discrimination lawsuit
Trial expected to last all week.
Unofficial data indicates slight homelessness increase over 2024
CoC finished counting Thursday night, results still must be reviewed.