Perry, Long vie for redrawn Senate District 9
Seasoned politicians battle to represent Alachua, Levy, Marion counties.
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Perry, Long vie for redrawn Senate District 9
Seasoned politicians battle to represent Alachua, Levy, Marion counties.
Alachua County to combine parks, roads in surtax
Proposed surtax would fund Wild Spaces Public Places, roads and affordable housing.
Voters to decide Alachua County Commission structure
Both parties use same logic for at-large structure.
GNV commission eliminates single-family zoning
Another 4-3 vote finalizes trio of ordinances.
Commission will take final action Monday on zoning
Gainesville Neighborhood Voices plans City Hall “speak out” rally.
Alachua County rejects West End land use change
Commission said land to remain recreational.
November candidates pitch plans in local forum
Forum includes Gainesville, Alachua County and 8th Circuit Court candidates.
Review board approves substation, fire station
Fire station to be built on SW 24th Avenue.
CareerSource to hold job fair for county positions
Positions available in several departments.
Closures continue ahead of Hurricane Ian
Tropical storm watch now in effect throughout region.
BOCC issues non-mandatory evacuation order
City discusses potential impact of Hurricane Ian at town hall meeting
BOCC approves $5 million in emergency funds
Commission also ratifies millage rate, talks surtax.
Landlords voice opposition to city inspection program
Permit program requires energy efficiency upgrades
BOCC may delay West End development item
Alachua County to vote on land purchase, millage rate.
AC staff, developers present plans for 4,000 acres
Land contains one of 47 area strategic ecosystems.
BOCC initiates rental permitting, learns from GNV
Maintenance standards start next year, energy standards in 2026.
BOCC pivots on affordable housing project
Commission wants to change location, asks for state approval.
BOCC to vote on millage, rental permit program
Commission will also discuss new development.
County animal shelter ‘turned a corner’ since June
Overcrowding has stopped as intake restrictions continue.
Gainesville zoning changes sent to county, state
City awaits feedback before scheduling a second reading.
BOCC approves Duke Energy exception with warning
After 8 months, approval comes through at regular meeting.
Meadowbrook gains approval for two-story range
Facility would allow golf course to reopen.
Residents rally to oppose Thursday zoning meeting
Citizens hope to delay, stop vote.
Alachua Fire activates 1st heavy rescue unit
Fire truck cost nearly $1 million and took 18 months to build.