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Former Alachua planner raises concerns over outside influences, Mill Creek projects
City decided not to investigate planner exodus.
Alachua Police Department enters agreement with SF College police academy
wo training personnel to be stationed full-time at SFC’s institute of public safety.
Alachua calls off inquiry into planning staff departures
Two commissioners, mayor say Alachua should look to the future, not the past.
“Catastrophic”: Alachua responds as 75% of planning staff resigns
Commission directs attorney to seek options for external investigation.
City of Alachua denies preliminary plat for 120-acre subdivision
Surrounding residents raised concerns about traffic, conservation, flooding.
City of Alachua adds hookah bars, food trucks, smoke shops to regulations
City also to allow free-standing dumpsters in US Hwy 441/ Interstate 75 Gateway Overlay District.
BOCC votes on rural broadband, dedicates $1M to Mill Creek development
County commission selects new chair, vice chair.
City of Alachua lays out budget priorities
Infrastructure, public safety and recreation take top places.
City of Alachua moves forward with 200-acre development
Commission OKs proposed hike in millage rate.
City of Alachua proceeds on schedule with budget
City’s 2024 budget accounts for over $66 million.
Supervisor of Elections: Alachua voting outage lasted 5 minutes or less
Barton says election workers followed proper protocol.
Blalock wins city of Alachua commission seat
NAACP calls for transparency around Hancock Community Center polling place issues.
Seat 5 in Alachua City Commission up for election
Eric Ford running against incumbent Jennifer Blalock
Alachua commissioner reflects on McDonald’s, family history
Edward Potts talks about former McDonald's CEO and great-uncle Ray Kroc.
Alachua passes first reading of business impact statement
Alachua Chamber also presented overview of plans for the city’s future.
Alachua passes first reading of land development regulation amendments
Staff to clarify language about tree mitigation regulations.
SF honors longtime supporter, hosts groundbreaking
New Cellon Institute to house welding, HVAC, advanced manufacturing.
Newberry to benefit from solar project expansion
City expects statewide project to fill 10% of power needs with low-priced clean energy.