Alachua County works on new animal services shelter location
County has draft agreement with UF for land near campus.
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Alachua County works on new animal services shelter location
County has draft agreement with UF for land near campus.
Alachua County ends idea of Gaza ceasefire resolution
Meeting had more than three hours of discussion, mainly public comment.
Newberry, Archer enter wastewater treatment interlocal agreement
Archer to pay for up to 175,000 gallons per day of capacity.
City of Alachua offers community help to schools
Board members, commissioners talk mentoring
Gainesville, Alachua County discuss downtown plans
Commissioners pass gun violence motions.
DeSantis suspends presidential campaign, endorses Trump
DeSantis' exit to likely boost Trumps numbers.
Gainesville police to fully redeploy K-9s on Monday
Unit has been on limited deployment for last 10 months.
Alachua County development board OKs 4 final plans
Projects include Springhills, Origis Energy substation amendment.
GRU Authority votes for joint meeting with Gainesville City Commission
Authority delays action on $15.3 million transfer.
Library staffers raise concerns about workplace environment
Appointees from delayed ad hoc committee plan to request committee be reinstated.
GRU Authority to talk city transfer as union pushes back
No final decision has been scheduled.
High Springs considers city manager position, waits for new commissioner
Commission also votes to buy Priest Theatre.
Gainesville commission votes 6-1 for inclusionary zoning
Lot size amendment gets green light on split vote.
GRU generation forecast: solar remains sunny, purchased power looks stormy
Plan results show need for a variety of generation assets.
Alachua County OKs code services extension, 161-acre purchase
Commissioners also approved two development plans.
Alachua passes first reading of business impact statement
Alachua Chamber also presented overview of plans for the city’s future.
FDA approves Florida to import cheaper Canadian prescription drugs
Program will save state up to $180 million in first year.
Gainesville unveils webpage dedicated for new open-container restrictions
Webpage shows changes now in effect, answers frequently asked questions for patrons, business owners.
Gainesville OKs Magnolia Parke tweaks, settles charter officer positions
Charter officers receive exemplary reviews.
High Springs opts not to fill empty seat until election
Special election date not yet determined.
GRU Authority moves forward with general manager search
Process could take seven months.
New High Springs commissioner resigns over new Florida law
Rush of resignations has come in other cities.
Local reps prep for 2024 legislative session
Less local legislation expected.
Ward reflects on first year, top issues for 2024
Gainesville mayor looks at Eastside development and Vision Zero among his 2024 priorities.