Alachua County celebrates 2024 road projects, sets sights on 2025
County engineer estimates $35 million of work to be done in 2025.
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Alachua County celebrates 2024 road projects, sets sights on 2025
County engineer estimates $35 million of work to be done in 2025.
Ward lists Gainesville’s top 10 achievements of 2024
Items ranged from gun violence to downtown investment.
Lovler: Personal recollections of Jimmy Carter
Late leader prioritized human rights.
New Levy County Animal Services to change mission
Plan based on input from UF, stakeholders.
Alachua County representatives to meet at Santa Fe College
Local officials, citizens to speak before 2025 session.
Alachua County installs hundreds of “no trucks” signs
Signs placed across 44 road segments throughout county to improve safety.
Gainesville plan board signs off on historic designation for Florida Theater
City Commission to finalize decision.
Local governments to close for holidays, trash collection delayed
RTS also impacted with reduced services, no service.
Alachua County begins appeal process for at-large districts referendum
County says lower court erred in two ways.
Gainesville Housing Authority breaks ground on 3 new affordable housing units
Three units on one lot possible because of city’s new accessory dwelling unit ordinance.
Alachua County area to lose federal grant funding after miscommunications
County commissioner said it's an embarrassment.
Alachua County decides to wait out streetlight agreement with Gainesville
County opts to stay in agreement for now.
Gainesville denies tax break for 7 market rate student apartments
Opt out part of new Live Local Act.
Released reentry program expands services
Program to be Alachua County’s first reentry hub for people who have been incarcerated.
Gainesville approves 20% increase on residential trash rates
New rate will cost extra $4 to $8 per month.
Gainesville, Alachua County to discuss homeless bill, 1970s streetlight agreement
Joint meeting set for Monday.
Alachua County approves racquet club exception, energy efficiency program
County also lists priorities for Florida Legislature.
Newberry considers wastewater funding options
City hesitates on expanding agreement with Easton Archery.
City and county advisory boards seek volunteers
26 positions are open between Gainesville and Alachua County.
Florida’s Amendment 5 to occur automatically for Alachua County residents
Property exemption starts for 2025 taxes.
Area communities receive Rural Infrastructure Fund Awards
Live Oak, Cedar Key, Cross City and Dixie County awarded nearly $4 million.
Gainesville commission quibbles on Lot 10, advances climbing gym project
Climbing gym, other activities to open at Depot Park.
GRU credit rating holds stable, governance issue remains key
Credit agency anticipates no rating increase.
With help, Archer begins to dig out of financial crisis
Consultant Dallas Lee reports multiple issues, city asks county for help.