Disaster preparedness tax holiday starts today
Hurricane season starts June 1st, but there is good news… starting today Floridians can purchase hurricane supplies without paying sales tax. From May 29th through […]
Government + Politics
Alachua County operations re-opening on June 1st by appointment only
On Monday, June 1st, Alachua County operations will be open to the public by appointment only. Those wanting to enter County buildings should contact the needed […]
Joint county and city commissions will talk emergency order enforcement, aviation unit, radio system on May 29
The Alachua Board of County Commissioners and the Gainesville City Commission will outline plans for a continued shared aviation law enforcement unit, the upgrade and expansion […]
School Board turns to BOCC for youth summer program protocols
While the Florida governor has deferred to parents to make decisions about sending their kids to summer youth camps and activities, local municipalities have taken the […]
Newberry offering COVID-19 testing
The City of Newberry and the Alachua County Health Department have partnered to offer a drive-thru COVID-19 testing site at the Newberry Fire Station (310 NW […]
Report: 40% of Alachua County residents have not responded to the 2020 Census
According to the Census 2020 website Census takers will begin going door to door in June to count people who have not responded to the 2020 […]
County requests vacation rental reopening
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved on May 26th a request be sent to the Department of Business and Professional Regulations asking that […]
Free COVID-19 testing in High Springs
The City of High Springs and Alachua County Health Department will offer FREE COVID-19 testing at the High Springs Civic Center on Wednesday, June 3rd from […]
Tuesday county commission meeting will include COVID-19 discussion, and charter amendments
The Alachua County Commission will conduct their Virtual Regular Meeting on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at 11:30 a.m. The evening portion of this meeting is canceled. […]
Newberry claims less density deems mandatory face mask rule unnecessary
Newberry Mayor Jordan Marlowe signed an Emergency Order on May 21st that mirrors the state’s current order and removes the requirement of wearing a face mask […]