Government + PoliticsAlachua County increases impact fees, adds new fee in latest version Seth Johnson Dec 4, 20234 commentsMobility fee has been reconfigured.
EducationGainesville civil rights leader Charles Chestnut III dies at 83 Seth Johnson Dec 4, 20232 commentsChestnut served on Alachua County Commission and school board.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County Commission selects Alford as next chair Seth Johnson Nov 14, 20230 commentsCommissioner Chuck Chestnut will serve as vice chair.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County approves study for 4,000-acre Hickory Sink property Seth Johnson Nov 7, 20236 commentsUF plans to immediately start next step for golf course development.
Government + PoliticsGRU Authority continues trunked radio sale, starts bond verification Seth Johnson Nov 1, 20232 commentsMembers reject additional agenda items.
NewsUF readies for 580-acre expansion in Jonesville, Alachua County to evaluate proposal Seth Johnson Oct 31, 202314 commentsExpansion would tie in with larger property study.
Government + PoliticsGot potholes? New Alachua County map shows road renovations through 2032 Seth Johnson Oct 26, 20234 commentsCounty starts work with a tripled road budget.
Government + PoliticsStudy: Alachua County arts, culture generates more than $189 million Seth Johnson Oct 18, 20230 commentsAlachua County took part in a nationwide study with 353 participants.
News5 candidates to run for Clemons’ seat in Florida House Seth Johnson Oct 17, 20233 commentsFour of five candidates are Gainesville residents.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County moves forward on new parking garage, special study Seth Johnson Oct 10, 20232 commentsCommission also discusses legislative priorities.
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