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.
Government + Politics Newberry passes first reading of big box store zoning in progress Glory Reitz Apr 23, 2024Commission also requests to cancel joint meeting with BOCC.
Government + Politics Blalock wins city of Alachua commission seat Glory Reitz Apr 9, 2024NAACP calls for transparency around Hancock Community Center polling place issues.
Crime Armed robbery at Alachua Hitchcock’s injures 1 Staff Reports Apr 2, 2024Suspect forces employee to open store safe.
Health Department of Health in Alachua County issues rabies alert Staff Reports Apr 2, 2024Rabies discovered among raccoons southwest of Alachua.
Government + Politics Seat 5 in Alachua City Commission up for election Glory Reitz Feb 27, 2024Eric Ford running against incumbent Jennifer Blalock
News Alachua 4K gang members receive federal sentences Staff Reports Feb 26, 2024Last 12 defendants sentenced for drug trafficking, firearm charges.
Business Alachua Chamber of Commerce celebrates growth at annual gala Seth Johnson Jan 24, 2024Chamber president Mitch Glaeser steps down.
Government + Politics City of Alachua offers community help to schools Glory Reitz Jan 22, 2024Board members, commissioners talk mentoring
Government + Politics Alachua passes first reading of business impact statement Glory Reitz Jan 9, 2024Alachua Chamber also presented overview of plans for the city’s future.
Crime Alachua Police respond to Taco Bell bomb threat Staff Reports Dec 11, 2023No suspicious items found at restaurant.
Featured Alachua passes first reading of land development regulation amendments Glory Reitz Nov 28, 2023Staff to clarify language about tree mitigation regulations.
Local Living City of Alachua’s annual tree lighting on tap for Dec. 1 Staff Reports Nov 26, 2023Festivities will be on Alachua’s main street.
News Alachua Lions Club breaks ground on expanded Boy Scout building Seth Johnson Nov 10, 2023Current cabin built in 1984.
Government + Politics Alachua breaks ground on new wellfield Glory Reitz Oct 26, 2023Project to double city’s current water supply capacity.
Local Living Alachua County Democratic, Republican parties to host annual events Staff Reports Oct 4, 2023Both fundraisers take place in October.
Government + Politics Newberry approves $43 million budget Glory Reitz Sep 26, 2023Commission votes in program to give largest raises to lowest-paid employees.
News Missing North Port kids stopped on I-75 in Alachua Staff Reports Sep 21, 2023Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies stop siblings in stolen vehicle.
Government + Politics Newberry passes tentative budget Glory Reitz Sep 7, 2023Commissioners table compensation plan after split vote without tie-breaking member.
Business Stormwater pipe plant breaks ground in Alachua Glory Reitz Aug 22, 2023Employee-owned company expects to create 60 jobs in five years.