Government + PoliticsAlachua County asks for pause on demolition of Thelma Boltin Center Seth Johnson Sep 9, 2025County said it was disappointed with communication.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County evaluates 3 new commissioner district maps for 2026 Seth Johnson Aug 7, 2025New 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, 2025Funds needed for water, wastewater projects.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County OKs new land use for Newnans Lake site, hopes for greater impact Seth Johnson May 28, 202582-acre site aims for 149 homes.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County launches ‘Road Projects’ website Staff Reports Apr 30, 2025Site to keep residents updated on county road projects.
SportsWorld Masters Athletics Indoor Championships to launch this weekend Seth Johnson Mar 17, 2025Events are free, open to public.
Local NewsAlachua County kicks off bicentennial celebration Lillian Hamman Jan 12, 2025County officials’ proclamation declares 2025 as “Discover 200 Year.”
Government + PoliticsAlachua County leaders make requests for Florida legislative session Seth Johnson Jan 9, 2025Requests include aid with inflation, wastewater, general funding.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County celebrates 2024 road projects, sets sights on 2025 Glory Reitz Dec 31, 2024County 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, 2024Awards recognize community member, UF faculty member, joint program.
Government + PoliticsBOCC votes on rural broadband, dedicates $1M to Mill Creek development Seth Johnson Nov 12, 2024County commission selects new chair, vice chair.
ElectionsAlford, Prizzia win reelection to Alachua County Commission Seth Johnson Nov 5, 2024No 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, 2024Rodney Long sees districts as chance for African Americans.
Local LivingDayspring Missionary Baptist Church to host Endowment Scholarship Gala Staff Reports Oct 29, 2024Event 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, 2024Alachua 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, 2024Voters 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, 2024Repairs worth $4 million might add to $2 million purchase price.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County moves forward with World Masters Athletics championship Glory Reitz Jul 9, 2024West End planned for javelin, hammer throw events.
ElectionsHere’s who qualified for Alachua County’s 2024 elections J.C. Derrick Jun 14, 2024Fields now set for August, November elections.
NewsAlachua County to buy West End Golf Course Seth Johnson May 28, 2024County 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, 2024Commissioners approved starting a new ballot measure.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County Commission votes on procurement plan, hunting Seth Johnson Dec 6, 2023Commissioners also look to limit trailer trucks on certain roads.
EducationGainesville civil rights leader Charles Chestnut III dies at 83 Seth Johnson Dec 4, 2023Chestnut served on Alachua County Commission and school board.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County Commission selects Alford as next chair Seth Johnson Nov 14, 2023Commissioner Chuck Chestnut will serve as vice chair.