Alachua County report outlines medical debt buyout for 31,000 residents
$30 million in local debt already purchased by nonprofit.
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Alachua County report outlines medical debt buyout for 31,000 residents
$30 million in local debt already purchased by nonprofit.
DeSantis announces 2 local judicial appointments
Judges named for Eighth Judicial Circuit Court and Alachua County Court.
Gainesville plan board votes on “oopsies” from past development overlaps
Historic district buffer to come under close review.
Florida Legislature to end GRU Authority tug-of-war with 24-word amendment
Gainesville mayor authorized to send letters to state leaders.
Williams, Menadier and Youmas to run for Alachua City Commission Seat 3
Incumbent Dayna Williams’ three-year term to be contested on April 14.
Fort White dodges dissolution
Town Council turns after public dissent and no ordinance.
GRU Authority to amend public comment procedures
Signups would be required.
7 new candidates enter Alachua County 2026 elections
Hawthorne’s mayor to run for Florida House.
“Exceeding expectations”: Newberry hears 2026 State of the City
Mayor talks Champions Park, Newberry Charter School and upcoming projects.
Gainesville commission agrees to utility bond documents with reluctance
Utility to execute half a billion in financial transactions.
Ward honors local, national music icons in State of the City
City looks to future for America’s 250th anniversary.
Alachua County reviewing 4 projects at Archer Road/Tower Road activity center
Publix submits plans to demolish, replace store.
Alachua County’s 9 municipalities to hold elections in 2026
Races to start in April, run through December.
Gainesville preps for more city construction with $9M approval on Thursday
Utility authority asks for commission bond approval.
Gainesville worried over school zoning plan, reviews gun violence plan
Strategic plan outlines goals for next five years.
Alachua selects library as temporary voting precinct ahead of April election
Hathcock Community Center undergoes structural inspections.
WildFlowers music festival in Melrose approved by Alachua County commission
Supporters, opponents packed the county chamber.
Alachua County Commissioners tell Archer to prep for growth
Joint meeting hears 2024 audit, wastewater and Archer Road expansion updates.
“Revolt, Rebellion”: Florida appeal court hears GRU referendum arguments
No timeline on final decision.
Alachua County officials evaluate school district’s ‘Future Ready’ initiative
Meeting held on Friday at Alachua County School District Office.
Gainesville to break ground on 2 fire stations in 2026, demolish another
Property purchase expected on Friday.
Green for growth: Newberry doubles stoplights, preps for more
Lights come to Highland Park and two-way pair projects.
Alachua County aims to bolster farmers markets with grants
Vote follows countywide survey.
Gainesville metro transportation board settles on new name with ampersand
Organization to rebrand as in-house staff take over.