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.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County questions code effectiveness as it buys 35-unit inn Seth Johnson Aug 13, 20248 commentsRepairs worth $4 million might add to $2 million purchase price.
ElectionsMeet the candidates: Alachua County Commission District 3 Seth Johnson Jul 31, 20248 commentsIncumbent Anna Prizzia faces Jenn Garrett for seat.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County moves forward with World Masters Athletics championship Glory Reitz Jul 9, 20246 commentsWest End planned for javelin, hammer throw events.
ElectionsHere’s who qualified for Alachua County’s 2024 elections J.C. Derrick Jun 14, 20245 commentsFields now set for August, November elections.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County votes on major issues in “banner day” Seth Johnson Jun 11, 20244 commentsItems include West End, 2025 budget, investment policy, ballot initiative.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County aims to conserve agricultural lands with new program Seth Johnson Jun 4, 20244 commentsBoard OKs draft agreement for new CareerSource governance.
NewsAlachua County to buy West End Golf Course Seth Johnson May 28, 20248 commentsCounty also adopts cameras in school zones, opens housing development proposals.
Government + PoliticsAlachua, Alachua County to partner on Pinkoson Spring restoration Glory Reitz May 20, 20241 commentCitizens ask for historic preservation to be prioritized.
Government + PoliticsChildren’s Trust allocates $250K for gun violence Glory Reitz May 7, 20243 commentsJoint meeting with county also covers literacy assessment update.
Government + PoliticsHawthorne talks parks, code enforcement with Alachua County Seth Johnson Apr 30, 20240 commentsCity asks for wastewater project assistance.
NewsSBAC to explore using properties for housing Seth Johnson Apr 29, 20244 commentsSchool board, BOCC also discuss literacy, parks, gun violence
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.