ElectionsMeet the Candidates 2026: Cornell seeks 4th county term against lone challenger Seth Johnson Jul 24, 20263 commentsCornell, Baines election to be finalized in August.
ElectionsMeet the Candidates 2026: Alachua County sees all-Democrat District 2 race Seth Johnson Jul 23, 20267 commentsFour candidates vie for seat.
Education Alachua County Reads kicks off workgroup to enhance local literacy efforts Nick Anschultz Jul 16, 20262 commentsMeeting of staff, partners and experts took place on Wednesday.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County commissioners move toward aides, support staff restructure Seth Johnson Jul 7, 20263 commentsVacant positions allow restructuring.
Government + PoliticsWhistleblower investigation clears Alachua County staff of animal mistreatment Seth Johnson Jul 6, 20261 commentThree claims substantiated; 24 largely dismissed.
BusinessGainesville community joins local leaders in opposing Boys & Girls Club sale Seth Johnson Jul 3, 20261 commentBackroom discussions fall short, legal action possible.
Government + PoliticsTwo major projects advance for western Alachua County Seth Johnson Jun 9, 202610 commentsWastewater and golf get greenlights.
Government + PoliticsHoggetowne Medieval Faire plans multi-weekend return at Gainesville Raceway Seth Johnson Jun 8, 20266 commentsEvent to return to ticketed entry.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County acts on Wahoo, Lakeshore Drive and Westside Christian School Seth Johnson May 26, 20261 commentSewer debate causes delayed vote on school plans.
Government + PoliticsResidents raise AI data center concerns in Alachua Lillian Hamman May 19, 202612 commentsCity to discuss 104-acre site during rescheduled joint BOCC meeting.
Government + PoliticsNewberry projects $2.2M setback if property taxes eliminated Lillian Hamman May 12, 20263 commentsHarvest Singularity greenhouse groundbreaking on May 26.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County’s rural broadband deployment passes 80% mark Seth Johnson May 12, 20262 commentsWindstream installing the fiber in four main areas.
NewsLibrary district breaks ground on Micanopy’s first stand-alone library Lillian Hamman May 6, 20260 commentsEmpty Town Hall space could see sheriff substation.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County OK’s new land use for UF’s 36-hole championship golf course Seth Johnson Apr 28, 202610 commentsAmendment headed to state for review.
Government + PoliticsHawthorne, Alachua County to seek Santa Fe College satellite campus funding Lillian Hamman Apr 23, 20261 commentLibrary to hold grand opening on Saturday.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County opens renovated motels for permanent supportive housing Seth Johnson Apr 21, 202612 comments67 units to be occupied next week.
Government + PoliticsAnimal shelter stays top priority at Alachua County along with Archer Road project Seth Johnson Apr 14, 20264 commentsGRU agrees to easement amendment.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County negotiates with GRU over 5 live oak trees stalling construction Seth Johnson Apr 7, 202611 commentsCounty wants to change design plans on Parker Road; trees already damaged.
Government + PoliticsDerrick: Research reveals public engagement decreasing in Florida J.C. Derrick Mar 17, 20263 commentsLack of printed public notice benefits developers.
EducationSchool Board of Alachua County approves zoning changes, school closures Nick Anschultz Mar 13, 20264 commentsStephen Foster and Joseph Williams Elementary Schools axed following split vote.
Government + PoliticsAlachua City Commission sends SBAC letter requesting rezoning vote delay Lillian Hamman Mar 11, 20261 commentCommission greenlights Hathcock Community Center demolition.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County launches whistleblower investigation into animal shelter Seth Johnson Mar 10, 20265 commentsFormer staff claim mismanagement.
Government + PoliticsGainesville, Alachua County repeat delay request on school rezoning Seth Johnson Mar 9, 20266 commentsJoint meeting questioned aspects of school district’s plan.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County report outlines medical debt buyout for 31,000 residents Seth Johnson Mar 3, 20266 comments$30 million in local debt already purchased by nonprofit.