Government + PoliticsAlachua County OKs plan for delayed solar array near Archer Seth Johnson Oct 5, 20232 commentsSite will produce electricity for Gainesville Regional Utilities.
Government + PoliticsNew Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority seated, takes first actions Seth Johnson Oct 4, 202314 commentsAuthority set logistics for meetings moving forward.
Government + PoliticsGainesville, Alachua County extend $8 million radio sale amid delays Seth Johnson Sep 29, 20232 commentsNew state law could completely halt the sale.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County to move legal notices onto county website Seth Johnson Sep 27, 20232 commentsCounty says move will increase audience.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County finalizes millage rate, budget Seth Johnson Sep 26, 20230 commentsCounty will earn around $18 million more in property taxes despite millage rate decrease.
FeaturedAlachua County to vote on $751M budget, pulling public notices Seth Johnson Sep 25, 20232 commentsCounty also considering buying land near Watermelon Pond.
Government + PoliticsGNV delays Boltin Center vote for design plans Seth Johnson Sep 21, 20232 commentsCenter to return in November after community input session.
Government + PoliticsBOCC narrows focus of future inclusionary zoning Seth Johnson Sep 19, 20233 commentsCommissioners spoke against a blanket policy.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County votes on 2024 taxes, assessments Seth Johnson Sep 12, 20231 commentProperty tax, stormwater assessment to increase.
EducationSF honors longtime supporter, hosts groundbreaking Seth Johnson Sep 11, 20230 commentsNew Cellon Institute to house welding, HVAC, advanced manufacturing.
Government + PoliticsCounty asks GNV to reconsider Thelma Boltin Center Seth Johnson Sep 8, 20233 comments City plans to take next steps on Sept. 21.
Government + PoliticsBOCC provides one-year extension for GRACE program Seth Johnson Sep 6, 20231 commentCounty wants to consider new structure for program going forward.
Government + PoliticsCounty tax collector sued, BOCC aids in defense Seth Johnson Sep 5, 20232 commentsState agency also sued at least nine other tax collectors.
NewsAlachua County opens 3 shelters, braces for Idalia Glory Reitz Aug 29, 20230 commentsOfficials: Expect hurricane force winds as early as 2 a.m. Wednesday
NewsNewberry approves impact fees, fire truck debt Glory Reitz Aug 15, 20233 commentsCommission also declined a request for joint meeting with county.
Local NewsBOCC ends rental permit program prior to start Seth Johnson Aug 1, 20236 commentsNew state law blocks local program.
Government + PoliticsGainesville considers inclusionary zoning Seth Johnson Jul 19, 20239 commentsInclusionary zoning aims to increase affordable rental units.
NewsAlachua County Forever purchases 348 acres Staff Reports Jul 17, 20230 commentsProtects over three-quarters of a mile on Lochloosa Slough waterway.
Government + PoliticsCultural tourism grant opens for Alachua County Seth Johnson Jul 13, 20231 commentApplications due in October.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County OKs Gainesville wetland payment Seth Johnson Jul 13, 20230 commentsPayment covers development impacts on Hawthorne Road.
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.