Government + Politics BOCC votes on rural broadband, dedicates $1M to Mill Creek development Seth Johnson Nov 12, 2024County commission selects new chair, vice chair.
Elections Alford, Prizzia win reelection to Alachua County Commission Seth Johnson Nov 5, 2024No changes to commission in first single-member district election.
Elections Gainesville voters denounce political animosity as they head to polls Seth Johnson Nov 5, 2024Locals cite Amendment 4, GRU as top issues in ‘rough’ political season.
Government + Politics Alachua County OKs homeless outreach Seth Johnson Oct 9, 2024BOCC also hears update on $133M construction, approves temporary use permit.
Government + Politics Alachua County alarmed over Mill Creek Development plans, seeks to intervene Seth Johnson Oct 1, 2024Development already passed preliminary vote by city of Alachua.
Government + Politics Alachua County OKs preliminary review for 87-acre development near I-75 Seth Johnson Sep 26, 2024Development could have up to 639 units plus commercial space.
Government + Politics Alachua County passes new millage rate, amends development code Seth Johnson Sep 25, 2024West End to move forward as larger community park.
Local Living SF to host Heritage Foods Symposium Staff Reports Aug 20, 2024Event at Blount Center to promote agriculture on Friday.
Government + Politics One-off election format? How Alachua County single-member districts work Seth Johnson Aug 16, 2024Voters in District 1 and 3 to select commissioners from designated areas in November.
Government + Politics Alachua County questions code effectiveness as it buys 35-unit inn Seth Johnson Aug 13, 2024Repairs worth $4 million might add to $2 million purchase price.
Elections Meet the candidates: Alachua County Commission District 3 Seth Johnson Jul 31, 2024Incumbent Anna Prizzia faces Jenn Garrett for seat.
Government + Politics Alachua County moves forward with World Masters Athletics championship Glory Reitz Jul 9, 2024West End planned for javelin, hammer throw events.
Elections Here’s who qualified for Alachua County’s 2024 elections J.C. Derrick Jun 14, 2024Fields now set for August, November elections.
Government + Politics Alachua County votes on major issues in “banner day” Seth Johnson Jun 11, 2024Items include West End, 2025 budget, investment policy, ballot initiative.
Government + Politics Alachua County aims to conserve agricultural lands with new program Seth Johnson Jun 4, 2024Board OKs draft agreement for new CareerSource governance.
News Alachua County to buy West End Golf Course Seth Johnson May 28, 2024County also adopts cameras in school zones, opens housing development proposals.
Government + Politics Alachua, Alachua County to partner on Pinkoson Spring restoration Glory Reitz May 20, 2024Citizens ask for historic preservation to be prioritized.
Government + Politics Children’s Trust allocates $250K for gun violence Glory Reitz May 7, 2024Joint meeting with county also covers literacy assessment update.
Government + Politics Hawthorne talks parks, code enforcement with Alachua County Seth Johnson Apr 30, 2024City asks for wastewater project assistance.
News SBAC to explore using properties for housing Seth Johnson Apr 29, 2024School board, BOCC also discuss literacy, parks, gun violence
Government + Politics Alachua County OKs purchase of Sunrise Inn owned by St. Francis House Seth Johnson Apr 23, 2024Commissioners discuss Waldo projects.
Government + Politics Alachua County moves public notices to website Seth Johnson Apr 9, 2024Public notices no longer appear in Gainesville Sun, state website.
Government + Politics Alachua County plans redo of 2022 single-member districts vote Seth Johnson Apr 9, 2024Commissioners approved starting a new ballot measure.
Government + Politics Alachua County approves new CareerSource plan with doubts Seth Johnson Mar 26, 2024New plan joins six counties into one region.