Government + PoliticsAlachua County Commission votes on procurement plan, hunting Seth Johnson Dec 6, 20230 commentsCommissioners also look to limit trailer trucks on certain roads.
EducationGainesville civil rights leader Charles Chestnut III dies at 83 Seth Johnson Dec 4, 20232 commentsChestnut served on Alachua County Commission and school board.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County Commission selects Alford as next chair Seth Johnson Nov 14, 20230 commentsCommissioner Chuck Chestnut will serve as vice chair.
Government + PoliticsGainesville, Alachua County extend $8 million radio sale amid delays Seth Johnson Sep 29, 20232 commentsNew state law could completely halt the sale.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County to move legal notices onto county website Seth Johnson Sep 27, 20232 commentsCounty says move will increase audience.
Government + PoliticsBOCC provides one-year extension for GRACE program Seth Johnson Sep 6, 20231 commentCounty wants to consider new structure for program going forward.
Local NewsSplit BOCC kills meat processing plans Seth Johnson Aug 22, 20236 commentsNewberry, county trade barbs as project falls apart.
Government + PoliticsBOCC commissioners appointed to 6 state committees Staff Reports Aug 16, 20230 commentsThree Alachua County commissioners will serve on six committees.
Government + PoliticsBOCC pauses meat processing plant until August Seth Johnson Jul 11, 20231 commentCounty Commission requests another meeting with Newberry.
NewsAlachua County to unveil statue on Juneteenth Staff Reports Jun 15, 20231 commentStatue will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Patricia Hillard-Nunn
Government + PoliticsBOCC aims to host three-week athletics competition Seth Johnson May 24, 20231 commentWorld Masters Athletics would draw around 6,500 visitors.
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.
FeaturedBOCC sets road paving parameters based on surtax Seth Johnson Apr 4, 20234 commentsDedicated portion goes to residential roads.
FeaturedAlachua County talks roads, cancels jail meeting Seth Johnson Mar 7, 20233 commentsCommission discussed how to use new road dollars.
NewsBOCC sets surtax split between conservation, parks Seth Johnson Feb 7, 20232 commentsBoth departments presented 10-year masterplans.
FeaturedBOCC reconsiders but doesn’t change housing vote Camille Broadway Jan 11, 20231 commentOpposition from neighbors kept the BOCC from altering its path.
Local NewsMud flies over single-member districts J.C. Derrick Oct 31, 20228 commentsVoters to decide issue on Nov. 8.
Government + PoliticsBOCC pivots on affordable housing project Seth Johnson Sep 13, 20220 commentsCommission wants to change location, asks for state approval.
Government + PoliticsBOCC approves Duke Energy exception with warning Seth Johnson Aug 10, 20220 commentsAfter 8 months, approval comes through at regular meeting.
Local NewsBOCC agrees to expand redevelopment area Camille Broadway Aug 2, 20220 commentsChange in GCRA could expand scope of 8th and Waldo project.
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 […]