Government + Politics One-off election format? How Alachua County single-member districts work Seth Johnson Aug 16, 2024Voters in District 1 and 3 to select commissioners from designated areas in November.
Government + Politics Alachua County questions code effectiveness as it buys 35-unit inn Seth Johnson Aug 13, 2024Repairs worth $4 million might add to $2 million purchase price.
Government + Politics Cornell elected to Florida Association of Counties Board of Directors Staff Reports Aug 13, 2024Alachua County commissioner to oversee association’s policy efforts, initiatives.
Government + Politics Alachua County seeks better tree protections, no herbicide at West End Seth Johnson Aug 8, 2024Site being renovated for upcoming World Masters Athletics Championship in March.
Elections Meet the candidates: Alachua County Commission District 3 Seth Johnson Jul 31, 2024Incumbent Anna Prizzia faces Jenn Garrett for seat.
Government + Politics Newberry works on strategic plan for downtown Glory Reitz Jul 17, 2024Preliminary revitalization action plan to be ready in 6-8 weeks.
Government + Politics Alachua County seeks to better Newnans Lake after unsolicited proposal Seth Johnson Jul 16, 2024County tasked to reduce nitrogen, phosphorus in lake.
News Houchen resigns as Alachua County equity, community engagement manager Seth Johnson Jul 16, 2024County equity plan developed under Houchen.
Business Alachua County Commission seeks Small Grant Initiative proposals Staff Reports Jul 11, 2024Interested parties must apply by July 31.
Health UF Health Urgent Care Center-Eastside to host open house Staff Reports Jul 9, 2024New facility slated to open in August.
Government + Politics Alachua County votes on Hawthorne codes, expanded language access Seth Johnson Jun 25, 2024Commissioners OK phase 2 for language access policy.
Elections School rezoning, GRU issues crop up at League of Women Voters candidate forum Seth Johnson Jun 24, 2024Primary election scheduled for Aug. 20.
Education UF considers P.K. Yonge’s purpose, application process Glory Reitz Jun 13, 2024Plan of action anticipates new application process, programming.
Government + Politics Alachua County votes on major issues in “banner day” Seth Johnson Jun 11, 2024Items include West End, 2025 budget, investment policy, ballot initiative.
News Alachua County may hire attorney to monitor Celebration Pointe bankruptcies Seth Johnson Jun 10, 2024Commissioners to vote Tuesday on hire.
Government + Politics Alachua County aims to conserve agricultural lands with new program Seth Johnson Jun 4, 2024Board OKs draft agreement for new CareerSource governance.
News Alachua County to buy West End Golf Course Seth Johnson May 28, 2024County also adopts cameras in school zones, opens housing development proposals.
Government + Politics Alachua, Alachua County to partner on Pinkoson Spring restoration Glory Reitz May 20, 2024Citizens ask for historic preservation to be prioritized.
News Construction underway at Veterans Memorial Park Seth Johnson May 15, 2024Project to add parking lot, new playground should finish in July.
Government + Politics Alachua County hears initial budgets by constitutional officers Seth Johnson May 8, 2024County manager to present proposed budget in July.
Government + Politics Children’s Trust allocates $250K for gun violence Glory Reitz May 7, 2024Joint meeting with county also covers literacy assessment update.
Government + Politics Hawthorne talks parks, code enforcement with Alachua County Seth Johnson Apr 30, 2024City asks for wastewater project assistance.
Government + Politics Alachua County moves public notices to website Seth Johnson Apr 9, 2024Public notices no longer appear in Gainesville Sun, state website.
News Palms Medical Group opens new, larger High Springs location Seth Johnson Apr 5, 2024Former Fellowship Baptist Church bought in 2023 for project.