Gainesville uses expanded surtax for first road project
Dec 21, 2023
Expanded surtax provides extra $8.7 million annually for infrastructure projects.
Tags: Alachua County
Gainesville uses expanded surtax for first road project
Expanded surtax provides extra $8.7 million annually for infrastructure projects.
Alachua County Sheriff’s Office opens new Hawthorne precinct
Dec 19, 2023
Sheriff Gainey hopes to place sub-stations in all Alachua County’s small communities.
North Florida governments to receive $10 million for water projects
Dec 19, 2023
High Springs to get $2.1 million for two projects.
UF Facilities Services Parade slated for Tuesday
Dec 18, 2023
Fourth annual event to feature decorated trucks, equipment and Santa Claus.
Derrick: Mainstreet launches membership, tax-deductible giving
Dec 18, 2023
Moves join Mainstreet to national movement.
Newberry approves future land use first reading for NC Ranch
Dec 13, 2023
Commission also approved text amendment to comprehensive plan.
Alachua County Health Department issues rabies alert
Dec 13, 2023
Stay cat tests positive in area between Newberry and High Springs.
Alachua County votes to create medical examiner’s office apart from UF
Dec 12, 2023
Decision comes while facing time pressure and without set plan.
1 dead, 1 injured in Levy County crash on CR 337
Dec 9, 2023
Fatal accident is latest involving County Road 337.
Gainesville jury awards $7.5 million for 2021 car wash murder
Dec 8, 2023
Jury found car wash owners 75% at fault.
Gas prices take holiday plunge
Dec 7, 2023
Average price per gallon drops 10 cents in Florida and seven cents in Gainesville since last week.
Alachua County announces AC Digital Black Heritage Trail map and website
Dec 5, 2023
Map features 140 community-identified places of significance.
Alachua County increases impact fees, adds new fee in latest version
Dec 4, 2023
Mobility fee has been reconfigured.
Gainesville civil rights leader Charles Chestnut III dies at 83
Dec 4, 2023
Chestnut served on Alachua County Commission and school board.
Top 4 restaurants in Gainesville to host a holiday gathering
Dec 2, 2023
These are the best places to gather with friends and family to celebrate during the holidays.
Gainesville leaders remember Rosa Parks, honor local minister
Dec 1, 2023
Event marks third annual “Day of Courage” program.
Ridaught: Buchholz, Bradford one win away from state title game
Dec 1, 2023
Bobcats seek first title game appearance since 1990 and Tornadoes since 1985.
Gas prices jump 13 cents per gallon in Gainesville area
Nov 30, 2023
Statewide average increased 14 cents since last week as oil prices climb.
Alachua County Animal Resources to host “Whisker Wonderland”
Nov 30, 2023
Pet adoption event is a part of the holiday adoption drive.
Gainesville’s Peaceful Paths slated to lose a third of financing after federal cuts
Nov 27, 2023
Other Alachua County nonprofits see reductions.
October 2023 Citizens of the Month
Nov 22, 2023
Awards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County.
Alachua County director appointed to state tourism board
Nov 21, 2023
Hurov will work with Destinations Florida to increase tourism awareness.
North Florida springs restorations projects receive more than $13M
Nov 17, 2023
Gov. Ron DeSantis announces grant funds for recovery and restoration projects.