Government + PoliticsBOCC pauses meat processing plant until August Seth Johnson Jul 11, 20231 commentCounty Commission requests another meeting with Newberry.
NewsAlachua County to weigh GNV budget cuts, impacts Seth Johnson Jun 28, 20232 commentsGNV requests financing for GRACE Marketplace.
Government + PoliticsBOCC dispenses $2 million in reserves for tourism Seth Johnson Jun 27, 20231 commentNonprofits can apply for funds.
Government + PoliticsGovernor’s veto slashes meat processing funding Camille Broadway Jun 16, 20230 commentsCounty Commissioner Ken Cornell urges colleagues to use veto as an “off-ramp” on Newberry project.
NewsAlachua County to unveil statue on Juneteenth Staff Reports Jun 15, 20231 commentStatue will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Patricia Hillard-Nunn
NewsAlachua County Sports & Events Center ceremony draws crowd C.J. Gish Jun 10, 20230 commentsNew facility designed to draw out-of-town events.
Local NewsAC Sports & Events Center to host open house Staff Reports Jun 7, 20230 commentsRibbon cutting with open house slated.
Government + PoliticsBOCC aims to host three-week athletics competition Seth Johnson May 24, 20231 commentWorld Masters Athletics would draw around 6,500 visitors.
Government + PoliticsBOCC settles $12 million in city grant funds Seth Johnson May 23, 20233 commentsCommission also approves roads plan.
NewsBOCC settles for $2.9 million after revoking grant Seth Johnson May 9, 20233 commentsCounty now owns the land proposed for housing.
NewsBOCC updated on timelines for free jail calls Seth Johnson Apr 25, 20230 commentsCentral receiving facility expected June 2024.
FeaturedBOCC aims for free jail calls with uncertain route Seth Johnson Apr 6, 20232 commentsMotion would terminate current contract.
NewsBOCC continues slaughterhouse plan in Newberry Seth Johnson Apr 5, 20233 commentsSpecial meeting prompted large turnout.
NewsBOCC shrinks size of cottage neighborhood homes Camille Broadway Mar 29, 20231 commentCommissioners change development code as moratorium is ending.
NewsAlachua County to buy 650 acres for conservation Camille Broadway Mar 28, 20230 commentsBOCC approves acquisition of Lake Alto and Lochloosa Slough properties.
FeaturedAlachua County talks roads, cancels jail meeting Seth Johnson Mar 7, 20233 commentsCommission discussed how to use new road dollars.
Government + PoliticsAlachua BOCC backs clean water amendment Camille Broadway Feb 14, 20230 commentsAmendment organizers hope to collect more than 900,000 signatures statewide.
NewsBOCC backs meat processing facility, local ranches Seth Johnson Feb 10, 20230 commentsAlachua County has dedicated $2.5 million.
FeaturedBOCC reconsiders but doesn’t change housing vote Camille Broadway Jan 11, 20231 commentOpposition from neighbors kept the BOCC from altering its path.
Government + PoliticsBOCC changes course on housing project Seth Johnson Dec 13, 20220 commentsAmid pushback, commission reverses approval on project location.
FeaturedACSO gets extra salary boost, refutes report Seth Johnson Nov 9, 20221 commentSheriff’s office says it wants to stay competitive.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County rejects West End land use change Seth Johnson Oct 11, 20220 commentsCommission said land to remain recreational.
Government + PoliticsBOCC approves $5 million in emergency funds Seth Johnson Sep 27, 20220 commentsCommission also ratifies millage rate, talks surtax.
Government + PoliticsLocal leaders launch surtax campaign for November Seth Johnson Sep 19, 202211 commentsProposal increases to full-cent infrastructure surtax.