Government + PoliticsAlachua County approves new CareerSource plan with doubts Seth Johnson Mar 26, 2024New plan joins six counties into one region.
Government + PoliticsGNV, Alachua County discuss gun violence, heirs’ property Seth Johnson Mar 25, 2024Meeting also touched on homelessness.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County passes motion aimed at affordable housing, developer flexibility Seth Johnson Mar 6, 2024Commissioners look to add inclusionary zoning.
NewsWest End Golf Course planned for purchase, possible sports venue Seth Johnson Feb 2, 2024Committee forms to plan major 2025 event.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County ends idea of Gaza ceasefire resolution Seth Johnson Jan 23, 2024Meeting had more than three hours of discussion, mainly public comment.
NewsGainesville, Alachua County discuss downtown plans Seth Johnson Jan 22, 2024Commissioners pass gun violence motions.
BusinessPublix breaks ground in Newberry Glory Reitz Jan 4, 2024Officials say coming store signals economic development.
Government + PoliticsAlachua sheriff notes issues with new jail phone system Seth Johnson Dec 12, 2023Jail 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, 2023Decision comes while facing time pressure and without set plan.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County Commission votes on procurement plan, hunting Seth Johnson Dec 6, 2023Commissioners 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, 2023Mobility fee has been reconfigured.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County Commission selects Alford as next chair Seth Johnson Nov 14, 2023Commissioner Chuck Chestnut will serve as vice chair.
Government + PoliticsLocal officials bring projects, concerns to state representatives Seth Johnson Oct 25, 2023Annual legislative delegation meeting held at Santa Fe College.
Government + PoliticsGainesville, Alachua County extend $8 million radio sale amid delays Seth Johnson Sep 29, 2023New state law could completely halt the sale.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County to move legal notices onto county website Seth Johnson Sep 27, 2023County says move will increase audience.
Government + PoliticsCounty asks GNV to reconsider Thelma Boltin Center Seth Johnson Sep 8, 2023 City plans to take next steps on Sept. 21.
National NewsBiden lands at GNV airport, visits Live Oak Seth Johnson Sep 2, 2023Locals line fence to catch glimpse of presidential plane.
Local NewsBOCC closes GRACE budget gap, studies larger role Seth Johnson Aug 29, 2023Alachua County examines taking control of outreach team and covering $350,000 shortfall.
Local NewsSplit BOCC kills meat processing plans Seth Johnson Aug 22, 2023Newberry, county trade barbs as project falls apart.
Local NewsBOCC ends rental permit program prior to start Seth Johnson Aug 1, 2023New state law blocks local program.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County OKs Gainesville wetland payment Seth Johnson Jul 13, 2023Payment covers development impacts on Hawthorne Road.
Government + PoliticsBOCC pauses meat processing plant until August Seth Johnson Jul 11, 2023County Commission requests another meeting with Newberry.
NewsAlachua County to weigh GNV budget cuts, impacts Seth Johnson Jun 28, 2023GNV requests financing for GRACE Marketplace.
Government + PoliticsBOCC dispenses $2 million in reserves for tourism Seth Johnson Jun 27, 2023Nonprofits can apply for funds.