Government + PoliticsArcher gets loan from Alachua County, referred to Newberry for remaining funds Seth Johnson May 28, 20250 commentsFunds needed for water, wastewater projects.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County OKs new land use for Newnans Lake site, hopes for greater impact Seth Johnson May 28, 20256 comments82-acre site aims for 149 homes.
Government + PoliticsAlachua to explore Pinkoson Springs ownership with county resources Lillian Hamman May 20, 20250 commentsResidents call for closed-captioning livestreams of city meetings.
Government + PoliticsCounty to consider improving roads jointly owned with Newberry Lillian Hamman May 13, 20250 commentsNewberry city building vacancies to create opportunities for county satellite offices.
NewsInternational Workers’ Day anti-Trump protest draws hundreds Lee Ann Anderson May 1, 202520 commentsEvent held on SW Main Street and Depot Avenue in Gainesville.
EducationAlachua County leaders flip to new chapter of literacy plan Seth Johnson Apr 21, 20254 comments$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, 20250 commentsSix-month plan will collect data samples ahead of landfill’s closure.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County talks budget season, resource centers Seth Johnson Apr 1, 20251 commentBurden for fire assessment may shift.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County considers sheriff’s office salaries, carports Seth Johnson Feb 25, 20252 commentsSheriff to raise starting salaries.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County continues negotiations with UF on animal services Seth Johnson Feb 20, 20252 commentsDraft contract expected later this year.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County Commission moves to close Florence Landfill early Seth Johnson Jan 28, 20251 commentLandfill permit currently allowed under state law extension.
Local NewsAlachua County kicks off bicentennial celebration Lillian Hamman Jan 12, 20253 commentsCounty officials’ proclamation declares 2025 as “Discover 200 Year.”
Government + PoliticsAlachua County area to lose federal grant funding after miscommunications Seth Johnson Dec 17, 202411 commentsCounty commissioner said it's an embarrassment.
Government + PoliticsReleased reentry program expands services Glory Reitz Dec 13, 20242 commentsProgram to be Alachua County’s first reentry hub for people who have been incarcerated.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County approves racquet club exception, energy efficiency program Seth Johnson Dec 10, 20242 commentsCounty also lists priorities for Florida Legislature.
Government + PoliticsBOCC votes on rural broadband, dedicates $1M to Mill Creek development Seth Johnson Nov 12, 20240 commentsCounty commission selects new chair, vice chair.
ElectionsAlford, Prizzia win reelection to Alachua County Commission Seth Johnson Nov 5, 20241 commentNo changes to commission in first single-member district election.
ElectionsGainesville voters denounce political animosity as they head to polls Seth Johnson Nov 5, 20241 commentLocals cite Amendment 4, GRU as top issues in ‘rough’ political season.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County OKs homeless outreach Seth Johnson Oct 9, 20242 commentsBOCC also hears update on $133M construction, approves temporary use permit.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County alarmed over Mill Creek Development plans, seeks to intervene Seth Johnson Oct 1, 20246 commentsDevelopment already passed preliminary vote by city of Alachua.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County OKs preliminary review for 87-acre development near I-75 Seth Johnson Sep 26, 20248 commentsDevelopment could have up to 639 units plus commercial space.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County passes new millage rate, amends development code Seth Johnson Sep 25, 20244 commentsWest End to move forward as larger community park.
Local LivingSF to host Heritage Foods Symposium Staff Reports Aug 20, 20240 commentsEvent at Blount Center to promote agriculture on Friday.
Government + PoliticsOne-off election format? How Alachua County single-member districts work Seth Johnson Aug 16, 20244 commentsVoters in District 1 and 3 to select commissioners from designated areas in November.