Government + PoliticsLocal municipalities complete 2025-26 budgets Lillian Hamman Sep 23, 20251 commentAlachua, High Springs and Newberry among multiple cities to finalize budgets.
Government + PoliticsAlachua rezones for development near San Felasco, approves budget Lillian Hamman Sep 10, 20252 comments City Attorney Marian Rush attends final meeting.
Government + PoliticsMotion to investigate resignations in Alachua fails Lillian Hamman Aug 26, 20256 commentsCity joins in lawsuit against SB 180.
Government + PoliticsAlachua’s land use attorney terminates contract with city after 21 years Lillian Hamman Aug 22, 20258 commentsDavid Theriaque sends letter to inform city.
Government + PoliticsAlachua fires City Attorney Marian Rush Lillian Hamman Aug 12, 202526 comments3-2 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, 202519 commentsCity 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, 20257 commentsProposed 2025-26 millage set to 6.2500.
Government + PoliticsCity staff—not commission—to approve Alachua land developments Lillian Hamman Jun 24, 20254 commentsMotion conforms Alachua with new state law taking effect July 1.
Government + PoliticsAlachua Education Task Force adopts 2025 strategic plan Lillian Hamman Jun 19, 20250 commentsCollaboration with SBAC depends on superintendent response.
Government + PoliticsAlachua commission votes in Rodolfo Valladares as interim city manager Lillian Hamman Jun 9, 20259 comments4-1 vote confirms appointment.
Government + PoliticsAlachua commissioner objects to officials’ private interim city manager support Lillian Hamman Jun 2, 202521 commentsFletcher calls for public vote.
Local NewsAlachua City Manager Mike DaRoza resigns Lillian Hamman May 28, 202512 commentsDaRoza 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, 20253 commentsCommission votes down Livingston Farms voluntary annexation.
BusinessUF Innovate awarded top entrepreneurship honors at international conference Lillian Hamman May 8, 20250 commentsInnovation 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, 202529 commentsNew commission moves forward with Fletcher Trace and Westside Commons developments.
ElectionsAlachua votes in new mayor, commissioner Glory Reitz Apr 9, 20256 commentsPolitical newcomers Welch and Fletcher won with campaigns on transparency.
Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua receives clean audit report Glory Reitz Apr 7, 20250 commentsCommission also OKs budget amendment for Alachua Police Department motorcycle grant.
ElectionsGainesville flyers stir Alachua, Newberry election season Glory Reitz Apr 4, 20257 commentsCandidates push to remain on-message.
Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua votes down external planner contract Glory Reitz Mar 24, 202518 commentsCity manager responds to resigned planner’s open letter.
ElectionsMeet the Candidates: Alachua Commission 2025 Glory Reitz Mar 21, 20259 commentsMayor, Seat 2 up for election.
Government + PoliticsFormer Alachua planner raises concerns over outside influences, Mill Creek projects Seth Johnson Mar 14, 20259 commentsCity decided not to investigate planner exodus.
Government + PoliticsAlachua Police Department enters agreement with SF College police academy Glory Reitz Mar 11, 20250 commentswo 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, 20255 commentsTwo 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, 20259 commentsCommission directs attorney to seek options for external investigation.