Government + Politics High Springs punts repeal of Sunday alcohol ordinance Lillian Hamman Jun 6, 2025City to partner with county on Canoe Outpost projects.
Government + Politics PAC joins legal case over Alachua County districts, 2024 referendum Seth Johnson Jun 2, 2025PAC has spent over $300,000 on district debate.
Local News UF finalizes $37M contract for 3,180 acres planned for conservation, golf course Seth Johnson May 29, 2025Florida Legislature allocated funds in 2024.
Government + Politics Archer gets loan from Alachua County, referred to Newberry for remaining funds Seth Johnson May 28, 2025Funds needed for water, wastewater projects.
Government + Politics Alachua County OKs new land use for Newnans Lake site, hopes for greater impact Seth Johnson May 28, 202582-acre site aims for 149 homes.
Government + Politics Alachua to explore Pinkoson Springs ownership with county resources Lillian Hamman May 20, 2025Residents call for closed-captioning livestreams of city meetings.
Government + Politics Alachua County agrees to new Regional Transit System spending contract Seth Johnson May 14, 2025County also votes on surtax oversight for cities, new public art.
Government + Politics County to consider improving roads jointly owned with Newberry Lillian Hamman May 13, 2025Newberry city building vacancies to create opportunities for county satellite offices.
Education Alachua County leaders flip to new chapter of literacy plan Seth Johnson Apr 21, 2025$250,000 reserved for plan following 1-year assessment.
Government + Politics Alachua County Commission moves to test air quality around Florence Landfill Lillian Hamman Apr 9, 2025Six-month plan will collect data samples ahead of landfill’s closure.
Government + Politics Alachua County talks budget season, resource centers Seth Johnson Apr 1, 2025Burden for fire assessment may shift.
Local Living Alachua County seeks applicants for Children’s Trust Board Staff Reports Apr 1, 2025One vacancy open on 10-member board.
News Children’s Trust unveils new location Glory Reitz Mar 29, 2025Saturday event features ribbon-cutting, dedication and open house.
Government + Politics Archer talks financial recovery, road expansion with Alachua County Seth Johnson Mar 18, 2025City has reduced debt by half a million.
Government + Politics Former Alachua planner raises concerns over outside influences, Mill Creek projects Seth Johnson Mar 14, 2025City decided not to investigate planner exodus.
Government + Politics Alachua County seeks applicants to serve on Children’s Trust Staff Reports Mar 3, 2025Deadline to apply is May 1.
Government + Politics Alachua County considers sheriff’s office salaries, carports Seth Johnson Feb 25, 2025Sheriff to raise starting salaries.
Government + Politics Alachua County continues negotiations with UF on animal services Seth Johnson Feb 20, 2025Draft contract expected later this year.
Government + Politics Alachua County Commission moves to close Florence Landfill early Seth Johnson Jan 28, 2025Landfill permit currently allowed under state law extension.
Government + Politics Alachua County approves tentative timeline for Archer repayments Seth Johnson Jan 14, 2025City misspent $300,000 in surtax funds.
Local News Alachua County kicks off bicentennial celebration Lillian Hamman Jan 12, 2025County officials’ proclamation declares 2025 as “Discover 200 Year.”
Government + Politics Alachua County begins appeal process for at-large districts referendum Seth Johnson Dec 18, 2024County says lower court erred in two ways.
Government + Politics Alachua County area to lose federal grant funding after miscommunications Seth Johnson Dec 17, 2024County commissioner said it's an embarrassment.
Government + Politics Alachua County decides to wait out streetlight agreement with Gainesville Seth Johnson Dec 17, 2024County opts to stay in agreement for now.