Government + PoliticsAlachua swears in Jackson Youmas to City Commission Mainstreet Daily News Apr 20, 20260 commentsJennifer Ringersen selected vice mayor.
ElectionsYoumas earns 52% of votes to win Alachua City Commission race Lillian Hamman Apr 14, 20264 commentsCVS store manager defeated incumbent and fellow challenger.
ElectionsMeet the Candidates: Alachua Commission 2026 Lillian Hamman Mar 23, 20261 commentWilliams, Youmas and Menadier run for Seat 3.
ElectionsLeague of Women Voters to host candidate forums in Alachua and Newberry Staff Reports Mar 23, 20260 commentsThe League of Women Voters of Alachua County (LWVAC) will host two candidate forums for the upcoming elections on April 14 in the cities of Newberry […]
EducationSchool Board of Alachua County approves zoning changes, school closures Nick Anschultz Mar 13, 20264 commentsStephen Foster and Joseph Williams Elementary Schools axed following split vote.
Government + PoliticsAlachua City Commission sends SBAC letter requesting rezoning vote delay Lillian Hamman Mar 11, 20261 commentCommission greenlights Hathcock Community Center demolition.
ElectionsWilliams, Menadier and Youmas to run for Alachua City Commission Seat 3 Lillian Hamman Feb 25, 20265 comments Incumbent Dayna Williams’ three-year term to be contested on April 14.
Government + PoliticsAlachua selects library as temporary voting precinct ahead of April election Lillian Hamman Feb 11, 20262 commentsHathcock Community Center undergoes structural inspections.
NewsGroups accuse Alachua city officials of voter suppression amid precinct closure Lillian Hamman Jan 29, 20266 commentsPushback follows shutdown of city’s largest Black precinct ahead of spring election.
Government + PoliticsAlachua hires Valladares as permanent city manager Lillian Hamman Jan 27, 20262 commentsCity Commission updated on livestreaming meetings.
Government + PoliticsAlachua prepares to hire Rodolfo Valladares as city manager Lillian Hamman Jan 15, 20260 commentsThree-year contract to come before City Commission on Jan. 26.
NewsAlachua planning board calls for environmental tests before Tara permit decision Lillian Hamman Jan 14, 20264 commentsTara April hearing to finish on Jan. 20.
Government + PoliticsAlachua City Commission shuts down public records policy workshop Lillian Hamman Dec 9, 202520 commentsFills planning and zoning vacancies.
Government + PoliticsAlachua commissioner questions city’s public records policies Lillian Hamman Nov 26, 20255 commentsCity allows alcohol sales near religious institutions in CRA.
Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua moves to expand alcohol sales in CRA district Lillian Hamman Nov 11, 20250 commentsState-funded grant of $1.5 million to be used for road near new Ben E. Keith facility.
Government + PoliticsAlachua’s Tara timeline to culminate in Nov. 18 hearing Lillian Hamman Nov 8, 20257 commentsTara April stormwater approval could pave way for Mill Creek Sink development.
Government + PoliticsAlachua unveils new water management facility Lillian Hamman Oct 29, 20255 commentsAdditional wellfield grows city water capacity by 30%.
Government + PoliticsAlachua City Commission pauses $148K cloud software contract amid concerns Lillian Hamman Oct 28, 20253 commentsCommission appoints volunteer committee members.
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, 20253 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.