Government + PoliticsAlachua rezones for development near San Felasco, approves budget Lillian Hamman Sep 10, 2025 City Attorney Marian Rush attends final meeting.
Government + PoliticsMotion to investigate resignations in Alachua fails Lillian Hamman Aug 26, 2025City joins in lawsuit against SB 180.
Government + PoliticsAlachua’s land use attorney terminates contract with city after 21 years Lillian Hamman Aug 22, 2025David Theriaque sends letter to inform city.
Government + PoliticsAlachua fires City Attorney Marian Rush Lillian Hamman Aug 12, 20253-2 vote leaves city with 30 days to find replacement.
NewsCitizen’s threat of suit shines light on redacted public records in Alachua Lillian Hamman Aug 4, 2025City takes four months to release full record.
Government + Politics“We’re looking like liars”: vote to investigate Alachua resignations fails, again Lillian Hamman Jul 29, 2025Proposed 2025-26 millage set to 6.2500.
Government + PoliticsCity staff—not commission—to approve Alachua land developments Lillian Hamman Jun 24, 2025Motion conforms Alachua with new state law taking effect July 1.
Government + PoliticsAlachua Education Task Force adopts 2025 strategic plan Lillian Hamman Jun 19, 2025Collaboration with SBAC depends on superintendent response.
Government + PoliticsAlachua commission votes in Rodolfo Valladares as interim city manager Lillian Hamman Jun 9, 20254-1 vote confirms appointment.
Government + PoliticsAlachua commissioner objects to officials’ private interim city manager support Lillian Hamman Jun 2, 2025Fletcher calls for public vote.
Local NewsAlachua City Manager Mike DaRoza resigns Lillian Hamman May 28, 2025DaRoza submitted a letter of resignation on Monday to Alachua City Commissioners.
Government + PoliticsAlachua to revisit external counsel for city planner exodus investigation Lillian Hamman May 20, 2025Commission votes down Livingston Farms voluntary annexation.
BusinessUF Innovate awarded top entrepreneurship honors at international conference Lillian Hamman May 8, 2025Innovation incubator to host 30th anniversary celebration of Sid Martin Biotech Accelerate program.
Government + PoliticsAlachua City Commission swears in new mayor, commissioner Lillian Hamman Apr 22, 2025New commission moves forward with Fletcher Trace and Westside Commons developments.
ElectionsAlachua votes in new mayor, commissioner Glory Reitz Apr 9, 2025Political newcomers Welch and Fletcher won with campaigns on transparency.
Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua receives clean audit report Glory Reitz Apr 7, 2025Commission also OKs budget amendment for Alachua Police Department motorcycle grant.
ElectionsGainesville flyers stir Alachua, Newberry election season Glory Reitz Apr 4, 2025Candidates push to remain on-message.
Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua votes down external planner contract Glory Reitz Mar 24, 2025City manager responds to resigned planner’s open letter.
ElectionsMeet the Candidates: Alachua Commission 2025 Glory Reitz Mar 21, 2025Mayor, Seat 2 up for election.
Government + PoliticsFormer Alachua planner raises concerns over outside influences, Mill Creek projects Seth Johnson Mar 14, 2025City decided not to investigate planner exodus.
Government + PoliticsAlachua Police Department enters agreement with SF College police academy Glory Reitz Mar 11, 2025wo training personnel to be stationed full-time at SFC’s institute of public safety.
Government + PoliticsAlachua calls off inquiry into planning staff departures Glory Reitz Feb 27, 2025Two commissioners, mayor say Alachua should look to the future, not the past.
Government + Politics“Catastrophic”: Alachua responds as 75% of planning staff resigns Glory Reitz Feb 12, 2025Commission directs attorney to seek options for external investigation.
Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua denies preliminary plat for 120-acre subdivision Glory Reitz Feb 11, 2025Surrounding residents raised concerns about traffic, conservation, flooding.