BusinessHitchcock’s Markets’ founding family reflects on store’s 80-year legacy Lillian Hamman Oct 15, 20253 commentsAlan Hitchcock to continue Field & Fork food pantry at UF.
Government + PoliticsFDLE investigates ‘Alachua Nine’ as outside agency pays $15K in voter debts Lillian Hamman Oct 6, 202518 commentsGroup pays almost $15K to help 9 reregister to vote.
Government + PoliticsStatewide lawsuit challenging local planning restrictions includes Alachua Lillian Hamman Sep 30, 20250 commentsAlachua County Commission votes against joining SB 180 lawsuit.
Government + PoliticsLocal municipalities complete 2025-26 budgets Lillian Hamman Sep 23, 20251 commentAlachua, High Springs and Newberry among multiple cities to finalize budgets.
BusinessFirestone Complete Auto Care launches first Alachua location Lillian Hamman Sep 15, 20251 commentCompany to make Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida donation.
NewsAlachua seeks votes to secure free concert series grant Lillian Hamman Sep 1, 20251 commentGrant would supply $120k for three years of free concerts.
Government + PoliticsMotion to investigate resignations in Alachua fails Lillian Hamman Aug 26, 20256 commentsCity joins in lawsuit against SB 180.
Government + PoliticsAlachua’s land use attorney terminates contract with city after 21 years Lillian Hamman Aug 22, 20258 commentsDavid Theriaque sends letter to inform city.
Government + PoliticsCitizens start petition calling for investigation into Alachua resignations Lillian Hamman Aug 21, 20252 commentsOur Alachua Water’s initiative gains 320 signatures in 5 days.
Government + PoliticsAlachua fires City Attorney Marian Rush Lillian Hamman Aug 12, 202526 comments3-2 vote leaves city with 30 days to find replacement.
NewsCitizen’s threat of suit shines light on redacted public records in Alachua Lillian Hamman Aug 4, 202519 commentsCity takes four months to release full record.
Government + Politics“We’re looking like liars”: vote to investigate Alachua resignations fails, again Lillian Hamman Jul 29, 20257 commentsProposed 2025-26 millage set to 6.2500.
CrimeLebanese man sentenced to prison for role in Iran export conspiracy Staff Reports Jul 22, 20250 commentsBlasthole drills made in city of Alachua were destined for Iran.
NewsFDLE refers 3 Santa Fe High School administrators for felony charges Seth Johnson Jul 17, 20255 commentsState attorney’s office to make prosecution decision.
FeaturedAlachua family celebrates 100 years of land ownership Kirsten Rabin Jul 4, 20256 commentsLumpkins family purchased 6-acre plot in Alachua for $500.
Government + PoliticsAlachua tests 2-hour parking on Main Street Lillian Hamman Jul 1, 20253 commentsCity to evaluate enforcement strategies after 6-month trial.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis approves Florida budget, cuts $8.5 million from Alachua County Seth Johnson Jul 1, 202515 commentsGovernor signed budget day before new fiscal year
Government + PoliticsAlachua Education Task Force adopts 2025 strategic plan Lillian Hamman Jun 19, 20250 commentsCollaboration with SBAC depends on superintendent response.
Government + PoliticsAlachua commissioner objects to officials’ private interim city manager support Lillian Hamman Jun 2, 202521 commentsFletcher calls for public vote.
Government + PoliticsAlachua to revisit external counsel for city planner exodus investigation Lillian Hamman May 20, 20253 commentsCommission votes down Livingston Farms voluntary annexation.
Government + PoliticsAlachua to explore Pinkoson Springs ownership with county resources Lillian Hamman May 20, 20250 commentsResidents call for closed-captioning livestreams of city meetings.
BusinessUF Innovate awarded top entrepreneurship honors at international conference Lillian Hamman May 8, 20250 commentsInnovation incubator to host 30th anniversary celebration of Sid Martin Biotech Accelerate program.
Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua on par with budget halfway through 2024-2025 fiscal year Lillian Hamman May 6, 20253 commentsCommission to consider amending alcohol ordinance, resident calls for Boukari removal.
NewsHomes For Our Troops to build custom home for disabled veteran Lillian Hamman Apr 27, 20250 commentsNonprofit to complete home for Carlos Rivera and his family this summer.