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.
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.