Government + Politics Gainesville metro board selects interim director, updated on traffic citations Seth Johnson Aug 20, 2025Board seeks firm to coordinate second search.
Government + Politics Alachua County evaluates 3 new commissioner district maps for 2026 Seth Johnson Aug 7, 2025New districts could force moves ahead of next election.
Government + Politics Florida DOGE to audit Alachua County offices next week Seth Johnson Aug 5, 2025State letter includes 51 informational requests.
Government + Politics Alachua County to assume control of sports and event center this fall Seth Johnson Jul 8, 2025Commission questions budget, parking plans.
Government + Politics Alachua County refutes economic impact, responsibilities for Champions Park Lillian Hamman Jul 7, 2025Newberry and county partnership for facility to expire in September.
Government + Politics Alachua County remains in holding pattern on animal services, eastside housing Seth Johnson Jun 24, 2025Commission eyes alternative to UF property.
Government + Politics Gainesville, Alachua County research bus routes, Hoggetowne Medieval Faire Seth Johnson Jun 17, 2025Commissions punt on Gainesville Community Redevelopment Area talks.
Local News UF finalizes $37M contract for 3,180 acres planned for conservation, golf course Seth Johnson May 29, 2025Florida Legislature allocated funds in 2024.
Government + Politics Archer gets loan from Alachua County, referred to Newberry for remaining funds Seth Johnson May 28, 2025Funds needed for water, wastewater projects.
Government + Politics Alachua County OKs new land use for Newnans Lake site, hopes for greater impact Seth Johnson May 28, 202582-acre site aims for 149 homes.
Government + Politics Alachua to explore Pinkoson Springs ownership with county resources Lillian Hamman May 20, 2025Residents call for closed-captioning livestreams of city meetings.
Government + Politics County to consider improving roads jointly owned with Newberry Lillian Hamman May 13, 2025Newberry city building vacancies to create opportunities for county satellite offices.
News International Workers’ Day anti-Trump protest draws hundreds Lee Ann Anderson May 1, 2025Event held on SW Main Street and Depot Avenue in Gainesville.
Education Alachua County leaders flip to new chapter of literacy plan Seth Johnson Apr 21, 2025$250,000 reserved for plan following 1-year assessment.
Government + Politics Alachua County Commission moves to test air quality around Florence Landfill Lillian Hamman Apr 9, 2025Six-month plan will collect data samples ahead of landfill’s closure.
Government + Politics Alachua County talks budget season, resource centers Seth Johnson Apr 1, 2025Burden for fire assessment may shift.
Government + Politics Alachua County considers sheriff’s office salaries, carports Seth Johnson Feb 25, 2025Sheriff to raise starting salaries.
Government + Politics Alachua County continues negotiations with UF on animal services Seth Johnson Feb 20, 2025Draft contract expected later this year.
Government + Politics Alachua County Commission moves to close Florence Landfill early Seth Johnson Jan 28, 2025Landfill permit currently allowed under state law extension.
Local News Alachua County kicks off bicentennial celebration Lillian Hamman Jan 12, 2025County officials’ proclamation declares 2025 as “Discover 200 Year.”
Government + Politics Alachua County area to lose federal grant funding after miscommunications Seth Johnson Dec 17, 2024County commissioner said it's an embarrassment.
Government + Politics Released reentry program expands services Glory Reitz Dec 13, 2024Program to be Alachua County’s first reentry hub for people who have been incarcerated.
Government + Politics Alachua County approves racquet club exception, energy efficiency program Seth Johnson Dec 10, 2024County also lists priorities for Florida Legislature.
Government + Politics BOCC votes on rural broadband, dedicates $1M to Mill Creek development Seth Johnson Nov 12, 2024County commission selects new chair, vice chair.