Government + PoliticsAlachua County OKs purchase of Sunrise Inn owned by St. Francis House Seth Johnson Apr 23, 20245 commentsCommissioners discuss Waldo projects.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County moves public notices to website Seth Johnson Apr 9, 20241 commentPublic notices no longer appear in Gainesville Sun, state website.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County plans redo of 2022 single-member districts vote Seth Johnson Apr 9, 20247 commentsCommissioners approved starting a new ballot measure.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County approves new CareerSource plan with doubts Seth Johnson Mar 26, 20240 commentsNew plan joins six counties into one region.
Government + PoliticsGNV, Alachua County discuss gun violence, heirs’ property Seth Johnson Mar 25, 20240 commentsMeeting also touched on homelessness.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County passes motion aimed at affordable housing, developer flexibility Seth Johnson Mar 6, 20241 commentCommissioners look to add inclusionary zoning.
NewsWest End Golf Course planned for purchase, possible sports venue Seth Johnson Feb 2, 20240 commentsCommittee forms to plan major 2025 event.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County ends idea of Gaza ceasefire resolution Seth Johnson Jan 23, 202411 commentsMeeting had more than three hours of discussion, mainly public comment.
NewsGainesville, Alachua County discuss downtown plans Seth Johnson Jan 22, 20249 commentsCommissioners pass gun violence motions.
BusinessPublix breaks ground in Newberry Glory Reitz Jan 4, 20240 commentsOfficials say coming store signals economic development.
Government + PoliticsAlachua sheriff notes issues with new jail phone system Seth Johnson Dec 12, 20233 commentsJail transitioned to three, free 15-minute calls per day.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County votes to create medical examiner’s office apart from UF Seth Johnson Dec 12, 20231 commentDecision comes while facing time pressure and without set plan.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County Commission votes on procurement plan, hunting Seth Johnson Dec 6, 20230 commentsCommissioners also look to limit trailer trucks on certain roads.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County increases impact fees, adds new fee in latest version Seth Johnson Dec 4, 20234 commentsMobility fee has been reconfigured.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County Commission selects Alford as next chair Seth Johnson Nov 14, 20230 commentsCommissioner Chuck Chestnut will serve as vice chair.
Government + PoliticsLocal officials bring projects, concerns to state representatives Seth Johnson Oct 25, 20232 commentsAnnual legislative delegation meeting held at Santa Fe College.
Government + PoliticsGainesville, Alachua County extend $8 million radio sale amid delays Seth Johnson Sep 29, 20232 commentsNew state law could completely halt the sale.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County to move legal notices onto county website Seth Johnson Sep 27, 20232 commentsCounty says move will increase audience.
Government + PoliticsCounty asks GNV to reconsider Thelma Boltin Center Seth Johnson Sep 8, 20233 comments City plans to take next steps on Sept. 21.
National NewsBiden lands at GNV airport, visits Live Oak Seth Johnson Sep 2, 20239 commentsLocals line fence to catch glimpse of presidential plane.
Local NewsBOCC closes GRACE budget gap, studies larger role Seth Johnson Aug 29, 20232 commentsAlachua County examines taking control of outreach team and covering $350,000 shortfall.
Local NewsSplit BOCC kills meat processing plans Seth Johnson Aug 22, 20236 commentsNewberry, county trade barbs as project falls apart.
Local NewsBOCC ends rental permit program prior to start Seth Johnson Aug 1, 20236 commentsNew state law blocks local program.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County OKs Gainesville wetland payment Seth Johnson Jul 13, 20230 commentsPayment covers development impacts on Hawthorne Road.