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.
BusinessStormwater pipe plant breaks ground in Alachua Glory Reitz Aug 22, 20232 commentsEmployee-owned company expects to create 60 jobs in five years.
BusinessVobile continues expansion with new Alachua facility Seth Johnson Aug 16, 20231 commentUF grad started company in 2005.
NewsNewberry to benefit from solar project expansion Glory Reitz Aug 2, 20230 commentsCity expects statewide project to fill 10% of power needs with low-priced clean energy.
NewsAC Sheriff Clovis Watson Jr. announces retirement C.J. Gish Aug 1, 20236 commentsLetter to Gov. Ron DeSantis states Oct. 1 will be final day.
NewsCity of Alachua approves solar contract Glory Reitz Jun 26, 20232 comments30-year contract expected to stabilize city’s energy investments.
Government + PoliticsWatson decides against re-election bid C.J. Gish Jun 21, 20230 commentsAlachua County Sheriff informs staff he will not run in 2024.
BusinessOkito America to establish third location in county Staff Reports May 23, 20230 commentsBusiness to open at San Felasco Tech City in August.
BusinessEllianos Coffee announces GNV location Staff Reports Apr 25, 20231 commentFranchise expands to third location in Alachua County.
NewsACPS begins rezoning with first input meeting Seth Johnson Apr 19, 20230 commentsOvercapacity schools expect more students.
FeaturedHoliday events planned throughout area Mainstreet Daily News Dec 1, 20220 commentsSeveral community holiday events are scheduled throughout the area starting Friday. On Thursday, the University of Florida held its “Lighting of the Holiday Gator” on the […]
BusinessAlachua business owners weigh litigation against city Olivia Hanna Oct 21, 20222 commentsCity ordered removal of tiny homes within 14 days.