NewsLetter alleges SFHS baseball coach had inappropriate contact with student Glory Reitz Jul 12, 20240 commentsTravis Yeckring placed on administrative leave in March.
CrimeFlorida Department of Law Enforcement agents raid Alachua law office J.C. Derrick Jul 4, 20240 commentsSearch warrant details unknown.
Local NewsHigh Springs hires new Parks, REC director Staff Reports Jul 1, 20241 commentFort White native has worked in Alachua for the last decade.
Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua proceeds on schedule with budget Glory Reitz Jun 24, 20240 commentsCity’s 2024 budget accounts for over $66 million.
NewsDeSantis vetoes $14.8M in Alachua County funds, OKs $38M land purchase for UF Seth Johnson Jun 13, 202412 commentsHigh Springs police, Newberry wastewater, Gainesville HazMat all axed.
Government + PoliticsAlachua, Alachua County to partner on Pinkoson Spring restoration Glory Reitz May 20, 20241 commentCitizens ask for historic preservation to be prioritized.
Government + PoliticsNewberry passes first reading of big box store zoning in progress Glory Reitz Apr 23, 20240 commentsCommission also requests to cancel joint meeting with BOCC.
Government + PoliticsBlalock wins city of Alachua commission seat Glory Reitz Apr 9, 20240 commentsNAACP calls for transparency around Hancock Community Center polling place issues.
CrimeArmed robbery at Alachua Hitchcock’s injures 1 Staff Reports Apr 2, 20241 commentSuspect forces employee to open store safe.
HealthDepartment of Health in Alachua County issues rabies alert Staff Reports Apr 2, 20240 commentsRabies discovered among raccoons southwest of Alachua.
Government + PoliticsSeat 5 in Alachua City Commission up for election Glory Reitz Feb 27, 20241 commentEric Ford running against incumbent Jennifer Blalock
NewsAlachua 4K gang members receive federal sentences Staff Reports Feb 26, 20241 commentLast 12 defendants sentenced for drug trafficking, firearm charges.
BusinessAlachua Chamber of Commerce celebrates growth at annual gala Seth Johnson Jan 24, 20241 commentChamber president Mitch Glaeser steps down.
Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua offers community help to schools Glory Reitz Jan 22, 20240 commentsBoard members, commissioners talk mentoring
Government + PoliticsAlachua passes first reading of business impact statement Glory Reitz Jan 9, 20240 commentsAlachua Chamber also presented overview of plans for the city’s future.
CrimeAlachua Police respond to Taco Bell bomb threat Staff Reports Dec 11, 20231 commentNo suspicious items found at restaurant.
FeaturedAlachua passes first reading of land development regulation amendments Glory Reitz Nov 28, 20231 commentStaff to clarify language about tree mitigation regulations.
Local LivingCity of Alachua’s annual tree lighting on tap for Dec. 1 Staff Reports Nov 26, 20230 commentsFestivities will be on Alachua’s main street.
NewsAlachua Lions Club breaks ground on expanded Boy Scout building Seth Johnson Nov 10, 20230 commentsCurrent cabin built in 1984.
Government + PoliticsAlachua breaks ground on new wellfield Glory Reitz Oct 26, 20230 commentsProject to double city’s current water supply capacity.
Local LivingAlachua County Democratic, Republican parties to host annual events Staff Reports Oct 4, 20230 commentsBoth fundraisers take place in October.
Government + PoliticsNewberry approves $43 million budget Glory Reitz Sep 26, 20231 commentCommission votes in program to give largest raises to lowest-paid employees.
NewsMissing North Port kids stopped on I-75 in Alachua Staff Reports Sep 21, 20232 commentsAlachua County Sheriff’s deputies stop siblings in stolen vehicle.
Government + PoliticsNewberry passes tentative budget Glory Reitz Sep 7, 20230 commentsCommissioners table compensation plan after split vote without tie-breaking member.