FDOT gives deadline, offers appeal process for GNV’s rainbow crosswalk removal
Aug 23, 2025
State said it would remove crosswalks if delayed.
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FDOT gives deadline, offers appeal process for GNV’s rainbow crosswalk removal
State said it would remove crosswalks if delayed.
Alachua’s land use attorney terminates contract with city after 21 years
Aug 22, 2025
David Theriaque sends letter to inform city.
High Springs talks cutting fire department to curb $723k deficit in 2025-26
Aug 22, 2025
Raises fire assessment rate to $250.
Gainesville considers complex plan to keep Lot 10 development alive
Aug 22, 2025
The city of Gainesville signaled that it will regain ownership of Lot 10 after the developer failed to start construction within four years of the original […]
Citizens start petition calling for investigation into Alachua resignations
Aug 21, 2025
Our Alachua Water’s initiative gains 320 signatures in 5 days.
Lake Butler, Live Oak among rural communities to receive grant funds
Aug 21, 2025
Levy and Columbia counties also awarded through Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant.
State Board of Education agrees school board violated First Amendment rights
Aug 20, 2025
Board members required to undergo free-speech training.
Gainesville metro board selects interim director, updated on traffic citations
Aug 20, 2025
Board seeks firm to coordinate second search.
Bob Graham receives posthumous Governor’s Medal of Freedom
Aug 20, 2025
Former governor, U.S. Senator and UF alumnus honored with Florida’s highest civilian award.
High Springs urges residents to join budget workshop Thursday
Aug 18, 2025
City commissioner asks county for more time before cutting its fire aid to the city.
Alachua County seeks public input on commission district maps
Aug 18, 2025
Citizens encouraged to submit maps that meet certain criteria.
Personal, Professional and Providential: Curry explains her resignation
Aug 17, 2025
Curry sends letter to city staff.
Gainesville selects millage rate increase, preps for shortfalls in future budgets
Aug 14, 2025
Final votes come in September.
Micanopy to stay debt-free with water filtration upgrade
Aug 13, 2025
Community center reports after-school programs improve literacy by 92%.
Alachua County approves rezoning near Newnans Lake, praises concessions
Aug 12, 2025
Conditions announced for dark sky lighting, roadway access.
Gainesville to consider millage rate increase at Thursday’s final budget meeting
Aug 12, 2025
Staff to present three scenarios.
Newberry commissioner offers $1K reward to find Veterans Memorial Park flag thief
Aug 12, 2025
U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack to arrange new flags for park.
Alachua fires City Attorney Marian Rush
Aug 12, 2025
3-2 vote leaves city with 30 days to find replacement.
Gainesville city manager submits letter of resignation
Aug 8, 2025
Cynthia Curry to leave position on Nov. 21 after four years with city.
Gainesville to remove rainbow crosswalks in FDOT compliance
Aug 7, 2025
Fall 2025 Regional Transit Service changes indicate nearly 30% route decrease.
Alachua County evaluates 3 new commissioner district maps for 2026
Aug 7, 2025
New districts could force moves ahead of next election.
Hawthorne reviews potential property purchases, code enforcement software
Aug 6, 2025
City will seek new accounting services.
Animal control services may shift to Alachua County Sheriff Office
Aug 5, 2025
Alachua County currently handles cases for animal abuse, dog fights and strays through its Animal Services Department, but county officials gave tentative approval to shift these […]