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.
FeaturedBOCC sets road paving parameters based on surtax Seth Johnson Apr 4, 20234 commentsDedicated portion goes to residential roads.
FeaturedHigh Springs plans for utility expansion to I-75 Seth Johnson Mar 31, 20232 commentsCity changes mandatory connections to voluntary.
NewsBOCC shrinks size of cottage neighborhood homes Camille Broadway Mar 29, 20231 commentCommissioners change development code as moratorium is ending.
NewsAlachua County to buy 650 acres for conservation Camille Broadway Mar 28, 20230 commentsBOCC approves acquisition of Lake Alto and Lochloosa Slough properties.
NewsACFR breaks ground on new station C.J. Gish Mar 10, 20232 commentsStation 80 on SW 24th Avenue projected to be finished in early 2024.
FeaturedAlachua County talks roads, cancels jail meeting Seth Johnson Mar 7, 20233 commentsCommission discussed how to use new road dollars.
NewsNewberry, BOCC to discuss meat processing facility Camille Broadway Mar 7, 20231 commentInterlocal agreement expected to be voted on in April.
Government + PoliticsBOCC approves $8M radio purchase, waits for GNV Seth Johnson Mar 1, 20232 commentsCity to vote Thursday on sale.
NewsGNV signs new solar contract, increases size Seth Johnson Feb 16, 20233 commentsSolar array to start operation in 2025.
Government + PoliticsAlachua BOCC backs clean water amendment Camille Broadway Feb 14, 20230 commentsAmendment organizers hope to collect more than 900,000 signatures statewide.
NewsBOCC backs meat processing facility, local ranches Seth Johnson Feb 10, 20230 commentsAlachua County has dedicated $2.5 million.
NewsBOCC sets surtax split between conservation, parks Seth Johnson Feb 7, 20232 commentsBoth departments presented 10-year masterplans.