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.
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.