Alachua County allows social media comments in 30-day trial
Nov 15, 2023
County shut down comments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Government + Politics
Alachua County allows social media comments in 30-day trial
County shut down comments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Alachua County OKs purchase of second vacant motel in south Gainesville
Nov 14, 2023
County hopes to turn property into housing.
Alachua County Commission selects Alford as next chair
Nov 14, 2023
Commissioner Chuck Chestnut will serve as vice chair.
Newberry to go ahead with bidding, request traffic circle on SW 15th Avenue
Nov 14, 2023
City also to save $127,000, 120 days on water main change.
Gainesville’s finance director resigns after putting city audits on track
Nov 13, 2023
Wang will leave the city in December.
Gainesville to transition defunct utility board into sustainability advisors
Nov 10, 2023
Board no longer needed after GRU transition.
School board approves turnaround plans for Lake Forest, Idylwild
Nov 8, 2023
Abbitt, Certain push for proactive measures such as year-round school.
Alachua County approves study for 4,000-acre Hickory Sink property
Nov 7, 2023
UF plans to immediately start next step for golf course development.
High Springs taps newcomers Miller, Tapanes for city commission
Nov 7, 2023
Both incumbents fall by almost 250 votes.
Newberry Planning and Zoning Board shapes comprehensive plan
Nov 7, 2023
Plan is projected to be finalized in May.
Gainesville releases interactive affordable housing map
Nov 2, 2023
Staff developed map at commissioner request.
GRU Authority continues trunked radio sale, starts bond verification
Nov 1, 2023
Members reject additional agenda items.
UF readies for 580-acre expansion in Jonesville, Alachua County to evaluate proposal
Oct 31, 2023
Expansion would tie in with larger property study.
Gainesville, UF partner on AI tool to speed building design, development
Oct 31, 2023
Municipal compliance results can be available within one to two days.
Meet the Candidates: High Springs City Commission
Oct 31, 2023
Candidates hit on infrastructure, growth, economic development.
PACE agency looks to Supreme Court to settle tax collector roadblock
Oct 30, 2023
Alachua County listed for continued legal action.
State attorney: Lawmakers must act on starting salaries
Oct 30, 2023
Kramer calls for 50% increase in assistant state attorney minimum.
Gainesville takes next step to redevelop Eastside sports center
Oct 27, 2023
Many steps, votes remain.
High Springs celebrates four new police officers, one’s retirement
Oct 27, 2023
K9 Cesar leaves after eight years.
Newberry begins to convert 1,300 acres from ag to planned development
Oct 26, 2023
Development could generate over 12,000 new residents.
Gainesville finalizes open container ban with two special districts
Oct 26, 2023
New regulations to start Jan. 1.
Got potholes? New Alachua County map shows road renovations through 2032
Oct 26, 2023
County starts work with a tripled road budget.
Clemons calls for Gainesville mayor to resign, Ward says ‘no’
Oct 26, 2023
Representative said a coverup is underway.
Alachua breaks ground on new wellfield
Oct 26, 2023
Project to double city’s current water supply capacity.