FDOT to consider $23 million change to Waldo Road
Change would impact driving in city of Waldo.
Government + Politics
Alachua County Forever purchases 348 acres
Protects over three-quarters of a mile on Lochloosa Slough waterway.
High Springs to review options for Priest Theatre
State provides $1 million to use.
Cultural tourism grant opens for Alachua County
Applications due in October.
Alachua County OKs Gainesville wetland payment
Payment covers development impacts on Hawthorne Road.
BOCC approves $3.8 million conservation easement
632-acre property contains Bad Dog Branch.
Bielarski releases book on GRU, state takeover
“The City That Lost Control” runs from the biomass contract to Florida’s GRU bill.
Community tackles sports needs at workshop
After being asked to “dream big,” many discussed existing concerns.
BOCC pauses meat processing plant until August
County Commission requests another meeting with Newberry.
BOCC, Newberry move forward with agreement
City and county staff to work on creating a plan to improve CR 337.
Cornell appointed to Finance and Audit Committee
Florida Association of Counties board selects Alachua County Commissioner to serve.
Alachua County to get $24 million for broadband
Funds come as part of larger state initiative.
GRU credit remains stable, unlikely to improve
High rates, debt constrains improvement.
Florida to crack down on certain driver’s licenses
Law enforcement ready to enforce.
Study shows longer ballots reduce voter turnout
Data shows when number of candidates increases, voter participation declines.
GNV nonprofit sues DeSantis over GRU bill
Lawsuit includes 12 counts filed in federal court.
DeSantis signs bill changing GRU control
New authority board set to start Oct. 1.
Alachua County to weigh GNV budget cuts, impacts
GNV requests financing for GRACE Marketplace.
BOCC dispenses $2 million in reserves for tourism
Nonprofits can apply for funds.
Newberry ratifies firefighter agreement
Firefighters will have a step plan for pay raises, evenly spread mandatory overtime.
City of Alachua approves solar contract
30-year contract expected to stabilize city’s energy investments.
AC Fire Rescue receives grant from DHS
Department will receive over $570K to improve its operations and safety.
Newberry nears deal with firefighters
Commission to vote on agreement Monday.
Magnolia Parke looks to add residential units
Plan board approves development amendment.