Government + PoliticsBOCC approves $3.8 million conservation easement Seth Johnson Jul 12, 20231 comment632-acre property contains Bad Dog Branch.
Government + PoliticsBOCC pauses meat processing plant until August Seth Johnson Jul 11, 20231 commentCounty Commission requests another meeting with Newberry.
Government + PoliticsBOCC, Newberry move forward with agreement Glory Reitz Jul 11, 20234 commentsCity and county staff to work on creating a plan to improve CR 337.
NewsCornell appointed to Finance and Audit Committee Staff Reports Jul 10, 20231 commentFlorida Association of Counties board selects Alachua County Commissioner to serve.
NewsAlachua County to weigh GNV budget cuts, impacts Seth Johnson Jun 28, 20232 commentsGNV requests financing for GRACE Marketplace.
Government + PoliticsBOCC dispenses $2 million in reserves for tourism Seth Johnson Jun 27, 20231 commentNonprofits can apply for funds.
HealthUF Health breaks ground on Eastside urgent care Glory Reitz Jun 21, 20230 commentsNew center is part of a cooperative effort with city of Gainesville and Alachua County.
Government + PoliticsGNV to study Ironwood, present plan next year Seth Johnson Jun 20, 20230 commentsGolf course survives budget cuts.
NewsSankofa statue unveiled to honor local historian Glory Reitz Jun 19, 20231 commentGainesville’s “Journey to Juneteenth” reaches end with colorful dedication ceremony.
Government + PoliticsGovernor’s veto slashes meat processing funding Camille Broadway Jun 16, 20230 commentsCounty Commissioner Ken Cornell urges colleagues to use veto as an “off-ramp” on Newberry project.
NewsAlachua County to unveil statue on Juneteenth Staff Reports Jun 15, 20231 commentStatue will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Patricia Hillard-Nunn
NewsAlachua County Sports & Events Center ceremony draws crowd C.J. Gish Jun 10, 20230 commentsNew facility designed to draw out-of-town events.
Local NewsAC Sports & Events Center to host open house Staff Reports Jun 7, 20230 commentsRibbon cutting with open house slated.
Government + PoliticsBOCC takes up meat plant, impact fees Seth Johnson Jun 6, 20233 commentsCounty may raise square footage cap on fire fee.
Government + PoliticsCounty engineer explains road repair plans Glory Reitz Jun 6, 20233 commentsYears of deferred maintenance have left the county playing catch-up.
Government + PoliticsBOCC aims to host three-week athletics competition Seth Johnson May 24, 20231 commentWorld Masters Athletics would draw around 6,500 visitors.
Government + PoliticsBOCC settles $12 million in city grant funds Seth Johnson May 23, 20233 commentsCommission also approves roads plan.
NewsBOCC settles for $2.9 million after revoking grant Seth Johnson May 9, 20233 commentsCounty now owns the land proposed for housing.
BusinessAlachua County sets tourism tax record in 2022 Seth Johnson May 9, 20230 commentsOvernight tourists in Alachua County directly spent more than $495 million in 2022, leading to a $2.5 million increase in revenue to the county’s tourism development […]
NewsBOCC updated on timelines for free jail calls Seth Johnson Apr 25, 20230 commentsCentral receiving facility expected June 2024.
NewsWard, new commission draws close to 100th day Seth Johnson Apr 12, 20233 commentsTallahassee dilemmas continue along with local progress.
FeaturedNewberry schedules final vote for impact fees Seth Johnson Apr 11, 20230 commentsCommission set rate on Monday.
FeaturedBOCC aims for free jail calls with uncertain route Seth Johnson Apr 6, 20232 commentsMotion would terminate current contract.
NewsBOCC continues slaughterhouse plan in Newberry Seth Johnson Apr 5, 20233 commentsSpecial meeting prompted large turnout.