Alachua County delegates seek $141M for 2026 local appropriations
University of Florida takes lion’s share.
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Alachua County delegates seek $141M for 2026 local appropriations
University of Florida takes lion’s share.
DeSantis reappoints Bill Heavener to UF Board of Trustees amid federal lawsuit
Heavener listed in 2024 whistleblower lawsuit involving two colleges he oversees.
DeSantis calls for congressional redistricting in Florida
Lawmakers to meet in Tallahassee in April.
Alachua planning board to decide on Tara special permit on Jan. 13
High Springs raises concerns over legal conflicts of interest.
DeSantis awards $167M for rural communities while visiting Steinhatchee
Infrastructure funds headed to Cedar Key, Gilchrist County and Levy County.
Gainesville metro transportation board OKs crosswalk plan for NW 13th Street
Road corridor sees 27,000 vehicle trips daily.
15 candidates ready for Florida House, Senate, Alachua County and Gainesville races
Incumbents term limited and stepping down.
Archer appoints ex-Hawthorne mayor as interim part-time city manager
Permanent city manager interviews slated for Jan. 5 to Jan. 7.
Alachua County, city of Gainesville announce holiday schedules
Services adjusted for Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Alachua County board selects new director to direct transportation organization
MTPO transitioning to in-house staff.
High Springs continues wastewater bill investigation, punts solid waste contract
Commission to make final solid waste vote in January.
Gainesville plans to finalize comments and comprehensive plan by early 2026
Public feedback still available.
Archer receives $5.7M for wastewater, extends interim city manager contract
Interim city manager takes indefinite medical leave of absence.
Alachua County, Gainesville receive updates on cultural arts and food hub
Food hub pilot scheduled for 2026.
Alachua County makes 4 tweaks to land development code
Changes further poultry limits, align with new state laws.
Alachua City Commission shuts down public records policy workshop
Fills planning and zoning vacancies.
Gainesville commission approves charter officer raises
Willits selected as mayor pro tempore.
Gainesville OKs ownership of 36 acres for new preserve, park in southwest
Half of land purchase, half donated.
Gainesville takes out $22 million loan, continues 8th and Waldo project
Split vote keeps one-way streets.
Newberry, Alachua Conservation Trust awarded grants for water projects
The city of Newberry and the Alachua Conservation Trust (ACT) received funds for water-quality projects through the Florida Springs Restoration Grant Program on Wednesday. According to […]
Alachua County reviews SNAP and housing guidelines for religious properties
Commissioners amend funding policy for food.
Alachua commissioner questions city’s public records policies
City allows alcohol sales near religious institutions in CRA.
Newberry initiates temporary road requirements for subdivided land
City Commission votes to manage Champions Park.
Gainesville commission, utility leaders spar over $700K in legal fees
City lost funding equal to utility’s legal fees.