Business Chick-fil-A planned for city of Alachua Lillian Hamman Feb 11, 2025Alachua County’s first Chick-fil-A outside of Gainesville will be coming to the city of Alachua. According to state licensing information, the restaurant will take up shop […]
Government + Politics City of Alachua denies preliminary plat for 120-acre subdivision Glory Reitz Feb 11, 2025Surrounding residents raised concerns about traffic, conservation, flooding.
News 8 Alachua County developments progressing in 2025 Seth Johnson Jan 24, 2025Projects include industrial park, golf course, multi-story site downtown.
Government + Politics City of Alachua adds hookah bars, food trucks, smoke shops to regulations Glory Reitz Jan 13, 2025City also to allow free-standing dumpsters in US Hwy 441/ Interstate 75 Gateway Overlay District.
Education Attorney files amended complaint against school board, city of Alachua Glory Reitz Jan 9, 2025Complaint removes two counts, clarifies plaintiffs.
Crime School board, city of Alachua file motions to dismiss negligence lawsuit Glory Reitz Jan 7, 2025Lawsuit based on sexual harassment accusations against baseball coach.
News ACFR extinguishes residential fire in Alachua Staff Reports Nov 26, 2024No one injured and home saved from substantial damage.
Government + Politics BOCC votes on rural broadband, dedicates $1M to Mill Creek development Seth Johnson Nov 12, 2024County commission selects new chair, vice chair.
Crime Parent sues School Board of Alachua County, city of Alachua for negligence Glory Reitz Nov 5, 2024District puts SFHS athletic director, former assistant principal on administrative leave.
Local Living City of Alachua to host Senior Showcase Day Staff Reports Oct 3, 2024Event to be held at Legacy Park Multipurpose Center.
Government + Politics Alachua County alarmed over Mill Creek Development plans, seeks to intervene Seth Johnson Oct 1, 2024Development already passed preliminary vote by city of Alachua.
Local Living D&S Classic Car Show slated for Saturday Staff Reports Sep 17, 2024Alachua event to benefit Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Government + Politics City of Alachua lays out budget priorities Glory Reitz Sep 9, 2024Infrastructure, public safety and recreation take top places.
Government + Politics Alachua mayor wins lifetime achievement award Glory Reitz Aug 20, 2024Coerper is in his fourth term as mayor.
Government + Politics City of Alachua launches project to provide internet in neighborhood parks Staff Reports Aug 5, 2024City plans to expand service in future years.
Local News Alachua County issues evacuation order, opens shelters Glory Reitz Aug 4, 2024Schools, government buildings close Monday.
News Alachua holds lowest residential electric rates in Florida Glory Reitz Jul 24, 2024City has maintained streak all year.
Government + Politics City of Alachua moves forward with 200-acre development Glory Reitz Jul 22, 2024Commission OKs proposed hike in millage rate.
News Letter alleges SFHS baseball coach had inappropriate contact with student Glory Reitz Jul 12, 2024Travis Yeckring placed on administrative leave in March.
Crime Florida Department of Law Enforcement agents raid Alachua law office J.C. Derrick Jul 4, 2024Search warrant details unknown.
Local News High Springs hires new Parks, REC director Staff Reports Jul 1, 2024Fort White native has worked in Alachua for the last decade.
Government + Politics City of Alachua proceeds on schedule with budget Glory Reitz Jun 24, 2024City’s 2024 budget accounts for over $66 million.
News DeSantis vetoes $14.8M in Alachua County funds, OKs $38M land purchase for UF Seth Johnson Jun 13, 2024High Springs police, Newberry wastewater, Gainesville HazMat all axed.
Government + Politics Alachua, Alachua County to partner on Pinkoson Spring restoration Glory Reitz May 20, 2024Citizens ask for historic preservation to be prioritized.