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.
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.