Government + Politics Alachua County celebrates 2024 road projects, sets sights on 2025 Glory Reitz Dec 31, 2024County engineer estimates $35 million of work to be done in 2025.
Government + Politics Alachua County installs hundreds of “no trucks” signs Staff Reports Dec 26, 2024Signs placed across 44 road segments throughout county to improve safety.
Government + Politics Alachua County begins appeal process for at-large districts referendum Seth Johnson Dec 18, 2024County says lower court erred in two ways.
Government + Politics Alachua County decides to wait out streetlight agreement with Gainesville Seth Johnson Dec 17, 2024County opts to stay in agreement for now.
Government + Politics Gainesville denies tax break for 7 market rate student apartments Seth Johnson Dec 13, 2024Opt out part of new Live Local Act.
Government + Politics Released reentry program expands services Glory Reitz Dec 13, 2024Program to be Alachua County’s first reentry hub for people who have been incarcerated.
Government + Politics Gainesville, Alachua County to discuss homeless bill, 1970s streetlight agreement Seth Johnson Dec 12, 2024Joint meeting set for Monday.
Government + Politics Alachua County approves racquet club exception, energy efficiency program Seth Johnson Dec 10, 2024County also lists priorities for Florida Legislature.
Education Rockwell takes over as chair of School Board of Alachua County Glory Reitz Nov 19, 2024Vu, McNealy sworn in at Tuesday meeting.
Government + Politics BOCC votes on rural broadband, dedicates $1M to Mill Creek development Seth Johnson Nov 12, 2024County commission selects new chair, vice chair.
Elections No contest: Gainesville, Alachua County easily pass 3 local referendums Seth Johnson Nov 6, 2024Legal challenges will hold up two of the issues.
Elections Alford, Prizzia win reelection to Alachua County Commission Seth Johnson Nov 5, 2024No changes to commission in first single-member district election.
Government + Politics From No to Yes: Long changes stance on single-member districts Seth Johnson Nov 1, 2024Rodney Long sees districts as chance for African Americans.
News Alachua County, Gainesville continue storm debris removal Staff Reports Oct 30, 2024Crews aim to collect debris over next few weeks.
News Melrose property purchase, music venue project continues forward Seth Johnson Oct 23, 2024Sale anticipated next week.
Education Gainesville, Alachua County move forward with school speed cameras Seth Johnson Oct 11, 2024Tickets could come for those driving 10+ over the speed limit.
Government + Politics Alachua County OKs homeless outreach Seth Johnson Oct 9, 2024BOCC also hears update on $133M construction, approves temporary use permit.
News Judge denies injunction, calls single-member district vote “unlawful” Seth Johnson Oct 8, 202410th Circuit Court says county did not follow proper process.
Government + Politics Alachua County alarmed over Mill Creek Development plans, seeks to intervene Seth Johnson Oct 1, 2024Development already passed preliminary vote by city of Alachua.
Government + Politics Alachua County OKs preliminary review for 87-acre development near I-75 Seth Johnson Sep 26, 2024Development could have up to 639 units plus commercial space.
Government + Politics Alachua County passes new millage rate, amends development code Seth Johnson Sep 25, 2024West End to move forward as larger community park.
Government + Politics State Sen. Keith Perry joins emergency petition against Alachua County referendum Seth Johnson Sep 24, 2024Referendum deals with at-large versus single-member districts.
News Potential Tropical Cyclone 9 to turn into tropical storm Monday night C.J. Gish Sep 23, 2024Updated forecast has storm turning into category 3 hurricane later this week.
News Alachua County issues lien, daily $500 fine against Meadowbrook Golf Couse Seth Johnson Sep 20, 2024Property out of compliance with codes for second time.