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.
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.