ElectionsHigh Springs re-elects Grunder, approves extended Sunday alcohol sales Lillian Hamman Nov 5, 20254 commentsMayoral terms limited to one year.
EducationTown hall meeting focuses on bridging literacy gap in Alachua County Nick Anschultz Oct 30, 20251 commentMeeting held Wednesday at Eastside High School.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County to keep at-large commissioners after appeals court ruling Seth Johnson Oct 16, 20253 commentsRuling confirmed 2024 referendum results.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County selects new district map for future vote Seth Johnson Oct 14, 20251 commentCommission also sets state priorities.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County to consider redistricting on tight timeline for 2026 Seth Johnson Oct 10, 20253 commentsCommission would need to pick map at next meeting.
Government + PoliticsStatewide lawsuit challenging local planning restrictions includes Alachua Lillian Hamman Sep 30, 20250 commentsAlachua County Commission votes against joining SB 180 lawsuit.
Government + PoliticsGainesville readies to launch in-house paratransit service Seth Johnson Sep 25, 20250 commentsCounty residents could see impacts.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County finalizes budget, millage rate for 2025-26 Seth Johnson Sep 23, 20251 commentCounty-owned motels near completion.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County doubles fines, preps to fix code issues at Meadowbrook Golf Course Seth Johnson Sep 15, 202514 commentsMagistrate gave approvals last week.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County passes tentative budget, millage rates for 2026 Seth Johnson Sep 11, 20254 commentsNew rates to generate $17 million additional taxes.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County asks for pause on demolition of Thelma Boltin Center Seth Johnson Sep 9, 202515 commentsCounty said it was disappointed with communication.
NewsAlachua County has 6 official scenic roads, Newnans Lake residents want another Seth Johnson Sep 3, 20253 commentsRequest for scenic road status comes after development approval.
Government + PoliticsHigh Springs urges residents to join budget workshop Thursday Lillian Hamman Aug 18, 20250 commentsCity commissioner asks county for more time before cutting its fire aid to the city.
Government + PoliticsAnimal control services may shift to Alachua County Sheriff Office Seth Johnson Aug 5, 20256 commentsAlachua County currently handles cases for animal abuse, dog fights and strays through its Animal Services Department, but county officials gave tentative approval to shift these […]
Government + PoliticsFlorida DOGE to audit Alachua County offices next week Seth Johnson Aug 5, 202514 commentsState letter includes 51 informational requests.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County remains in holding pattern on animal services, eastside housing Seth Johnson Jun 24, 20255 commentsCommission eyes alternative to UF property.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County considers sheriff’s office salaries, carports Seth Johnson Feb 25, 20252 commentsSheriff to raise starting salaries.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County continues negotiations with UF on animal services Seth Johnson Feb 20, 20252 commentsDraft contract expected later this year.
Government + PoliticsWith help, Archer begins to dig out of financial crisis Glory Reitz Nov 27, 20247 commentsConsultant Dallas Lee reports multiple issues, city asks county for help.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County OKs first step for pickleball, tennis club on Archer Road Seth Johnson Nov 20, 20240 commentsSpecial exemption required for development as planned.
Government + PoliticsForward Focus: Eastern Alachua County 3-year initiative to start Staff Reports Oct 16, 20240 commentsCounty to hold community input session on Oct. 24 in Hawthorne.
ElectionsSupervisor of Elections announces new polling places Glory Reitz Oct 1, 20240 commentsList includes 13 new locations since 2022 General Election.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County passes tentative millage rate, budget for next fiscal year Seth Johnson Sep 10, 20240 commentsAlachua County passes tentative millage rate, budget for next fiscal year.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County to kick off study of U.S. 301 corridor Seth Johnson Aug 21, 20245 commentsStudy projected to run for multiple years.