Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua adds hookah bars, food trucks, smoke shops to regulations Glory Reitz Jan 13, 2025City also to allow free-standing dumpsters in US Hwy 441/ Interstate 75 Gateway Overlay District.
Government + PoliticsBOCC votes on rural broadband, dedicates $1M to Mill Creek development Seth Johnson Nov 12, 2024County commission selects new chair, vice chair.
Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua lays out budget priorities Glory Reitz Sep 9, 2024Infrastructure, public safety and recreation take top places.
Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua moves forward with 200-acre development Glory Reitz Jul 22, 2024Commission OKs proposed hike in millage rate.
Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua proceeds on schedule with budget Glory Reitz Jun 24, 2024City’s 2024 budget accounts for over $66 million.
Government + PoliticsSupervisor of Elections: Alachua voting outage lasted 5 minutes or less Glory Reitz Apr 12, 2024Barton says election workers followed proper protocol.
Government + PoliticsBlalock wins city of Alachua commission seat Glory Reitz Apr 9, 2024NAACP calls for transparency around Hancock Community Center polling place issues.
Government + PoliticsSeat 5 in Alachua City Commission up for election Glory Reitz Feb 27, 2024Eric Ford running against incumbent Jennifer Blalock
BusinessAlachua commissioner reflects on McDonald’s, family history J.C. Derrick Jan 10, 2024Edward Potts talks about former McDonald's CEO and great-uncle Ray Kroc.
Government + PoliticsAlachua passes first reading of business impact statement Glory Reitz Jan 9, 2024Alachua Chamber also presented overview of plans for the city’s future.
FeaturedAlachua passes first reading of land development regulation amendments Glory Reitz Nov 28, 2023Staff to clarify language about tree mitigation regulations.
EducationSF honors longtime supporter, hosts groundbreaking Seth Johnson Sep 11, 2023New Cellon Institute to house welding, HVAC, advanced manufacturing.
NewsNewberry to benefit from solar project expansion Glory Reitz Aug 2, 2023City expects statewide project to fill 10% of power needs with low-priced clean energy.