ElectionsHere’s who qualified for Alachua County’s 2024 elections J.C. Derrick Jun 14, 20245 commentsFields now set for August, November elections.
NewsSt. Francis House restarts free meals Lillian Hamman May 31, 20240 commentsOrganization credits partnership with county, community.
NewsAlachua County to buy West End Golf Course Seth Johnson May 28, 20248 commentsCounty also adopts cameras in school zones, opens housing development proposals.
NewsSBAC to explore using properties for housing Seth Johnson Apr 29, 20244 commentsSchool board, BOCC also discuss literacy, parks, gun violence
NewsGainesville, Alachua County discuss downtown plans Seth Johnson Jan 22, 20249 commentsCommissioners pass gun violence motions.
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.
Government + PoliticsCounty manager proposes another tax rate cut Camille Broadway Jun 13, 20230 commentsReduced tax rate still projected to raise almost $153 million in 2024.
Government + PoliticsGainesville signs off on radio system sale Seth Johnson Mar 2, 20231 commentCity, county praise $8 million deal.
Government + PoliticsBOCC approves $8M radio purchase, waits for GNV Seth Johnson Mar 1, 20232 commentsCity to vote Thursday on sale.
Government + PoliticsAlachua BOCC backs clean water amendment Camille Broadway Feb 14, 20230 commentsAmendment organizers hope to collect more than 900,000 signatures statewide.
Government + PoliticsCounty pledges $350,000 to early learning center Camille Broadway Jan 10, 20230 commentsBOCC’s award from ARPA funds matches Gainesville grant.
Government + PoliticsCharter, bonds might hold up radio system sale Seth Johnson Dec 16, 20222 commentsAlachua County wants to buy emergency radio system soon.
Government + PoliticsBOCC approves development plan, gives GNV deadline Seth Johnson Dec 13, 20220 commentsCounty Commission also OKs inclusionary housing study.
Government + PoliticsBOCC changes course on housing project Seth Johnson Dec 13, 20220 commentsAmid pushback, commission reverses approval on project location.
NewsCammack, Hawk, Wheeler win primary battles J.C. Derrick, C.J. Gish Aug 23, 20220 commentsIncumbent Chuck Clemons also fends off challenger
Local NewsBOCC agrees to expand redevelopment area Camille Broadway Aug 2, 20220 commentsChange in GCRA could expand scope of 8th and Waldo project.
NewsCounty voices opposition to GNV zoning plans Camille Broadway Aug 1, 20222 commentsCity, county commissioners spar at joint meeting.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County proposes holding budget, lower millage Seth Johnson Jun 28, 20220 commentsRaemi Eagle-Glenn joins county commission.
Government + PoliticsAlmost 50 candidates qualify for local races Camille Broadway Jun 17, 20220 commentsUpcoming election packed with city, county races.
BusinessMeadowbrook driving range clears first commission Seth Johnson Jun 15, 20220 commentsMeadowbrook Golf owner looks at new revenue stream for course.
Local NewsAlachua County hopes to triple road budget Seth Johnson Jun 8, 20220 commentsAlachua County’s road system needs help, and the county knows it. Ramon Gavarrete, director of public works for the county, addressed the roadway system at joint […]