Local LivingTee Foundation Assistance Network to host fundraiser for college scholarship Staff Reports Oct 31, 20250 commentsScholarship named in honor of Tiawana Michele Wheeler.
Local NewsCelebration Pointe owner files for personal bankruptcy as lawsuits mount Seth Johnson Oct 21, 20259 commentsInitial 9-month bankruptcy plan hits 18-month mark.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County’s state delegation hears funding, advocacy requests Seth Johnson Oct 20, 20255 commentsFlorida’s 2026 legislative session begins in January.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County asks for pause on demolition of Thelma Boltin Center Seth Johnson Sep 9, 202515 commentsCounty said it was disappointed with communication.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County evaluates 3 new commissioner district maps for 2026 Seth Johnson Aug 7, 202512 commentsNew districts could force moves ahead of next election.
Government + PoliticsArcher gets loan from Alachua County, referred to Newberry for remaining funds Seth Johnson May 28, 20250 commentsFunds needed for water, wastewater projects.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County OKs new land use for Newnans Lake site, hopes for greater impact Seth Johnson May 28, 20256 comments82-acre site aims for 149 homes.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County launches ‘Road Projects’ website Staff Reports Apr 30, 202510 commentsSite to keep residents updated on county road projects.
SportsWorld Masters Athletics Indoor Championships to launch this weekend Seth Johnson Mar 17, 20250 commentsEvents are free, open to public.
Local NewsAlachua County kicks off bicentennial celebration Lillian Hamman Jan 12, 20253 commentsCounty officials’ proclamation declares 2025 as “Discover 200 Year.”
Government + PoliticsAlachua County leaders make requests for Florida legislative session Seth Johnson Jan 9, 20254 commentsRequests include aid with inflation, wastewater, general funding.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County celebrates 2024 road projects, sets sights on 2025 Glory Reitz Dec 31, 20242 commentsCounty engineer estimates $35 million of work to be done in 2025.
EducationUF presents the 2024 Win Phillips Town Gown Relations Awards Staff Reports Dec 16, 20240 commentsAwards recognize community member, UF faculty member, joint program.
Government + PoliticsBOCC votes on rural broadband, dedicates $1M to Mill Creek development Seth Johnson Nov 12, 20240 commentsCounty commission selects new chair, vice chair.
ElectionsAlford, Prizzia win reelection to Alachua County Commission Seth Johnson Nov 5, 20241 commentNo changes to commission in first single-member district election.
Government + PoliticsFrom No to Yes: Long changes stance on single-member districts Seth Johnson Nov 1, 202411 commentsRodney Long sees districts as chance for African Americans.
Local LivingDayspring Missionary Baptist Church to host Endowment Scholarship Gala Staff Reports Oct 29, 20240 commentsEvent to increase size of Tiawana Mechele Wheeler Memorial Endowed Scholarship fund.
Local LivingGroups to hold soil collection ceremony for lynching victim Staff Reports Oct 8, 20240 commentsAlachua County Community Remembrance Project to host event on Saturday.
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.
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.
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 County plans redo of 2022 single-member districts vote Seth Johnson Apr 9, 20247 commentsCommissioners approved starting a new ballot measure.