Government + PoliticsAlachua County asks for pause on demolition of Thelma Boltin Center Seth Johnson Sep 9, 2025County said it was disappointed with communication.
NewsAlachua County Opioid Task Force launches countywide awareness campaign Staff Reports Sep 9, 2025Initiative addresses dangers of opioids and rising fentanyl threat in community.
Government + PoliticsGainesville metro board selects interim director, updated on traffic citations Seth Johnson Aug 20, 2025Board seeks firm to coordinate second search.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County evaluates 3 new commissioner district maps for 2026 Seth Johnson Aug 7, 2025New districts could force moves ahead of next election.
Government + PoliticsFlorida DOGE to audit Alachua County offices next week Seth Johnson Aug 5, 2025State letter includes 51 informational requests.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County to assume control of sports and event center this fall Seth Johnson Jul 8, 2025Commission questions budget, parking plans.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County refutes economic impact, responsibilities for Champions Park Lillian Hamman Jul 7, 2025Newberry and county partnership for facility to expire in September.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County remains in holding pattern on animal services, eastside housing Seth Johnson Jun 24, 2025Commission eyes alternative to UF property.
Government + PoliticsGainesville, Alachua County research bus routes, Hoggetowne Medieval Faire Seth Johnson Jun 17, 2025Commissions punt on Gainesville Community Redevelopment Area talks.
Local NewsUF finalizes $37M contract for 3,180 acres planned for conservation, golf course Seth Johnson May 29, 2025Florida Legislature allocated funds in 2024.
Government + PoliticsArcher gets loan from Alachua County, referred to Newberry for remaining funds Seth Johnson May 28, 2025Funds needed for water, wastewater projects.
Government + PoliticsAlachua 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 + PoliticsAlachua to explore Pinkoson Springs ownership with county resources Lillian Hamman May 20, 2025Residents call for closed-captioning livestreams of city meetings.
Government + PoliticsCounty to consider improving roads jointly owned with Newberry Lillian Hamman May 13, 2025Newberry city building vacancies to create opportunities for county satellite offices.
NewsInternational Workers’ Day anti-Trump protest draws hundreds Lee Ann Anderson May 1, 2025Event held on SW Main Street and Depot Avenue in Gainesville.
EducationAlachua County leaders flip to new chapter of literacy plan Seth Johnson Apr 21, 2025$250,000 reserved for plan following 1-year assessment.
Government + PoliticsAlachua 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 + PoliticsAlachua County talks budget season, resource centers Seth Johnson Apr 1, 2025Burden for fire assessment may shift.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County considers sheriff’s office salaries, carports Seth Johnson Feb 25, 2025Sheriff to raise starting salaries.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County continues negotiations with UF on animal services Seth Johnson Feb 20, 2025Draft contract expected later this year.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County Commission moves to close Florence Landfill early Seth Johnson Jan 28, 2025Landfill permit currently allowed under state law extension.
Local NewsAlachua County kicks off bicentennial celebration Lillian Hamman Jan 12, 2025County officials’ proclamation declares 2025 as “Discover 200 Year.”
Government + PoliticsAlachua County area to lose federal grant funding after miscommunications Seth Johnson Dec 17, 2024County commissioner said it's an embarrassment.
Government + PoliticsReleased reentry program expands services Glory Reitz Dec 13, 2024Program to be Alachua County’s first reentry hub for people who have been incarcerated.