Government + Politics Alachua County approves new CareerSource plan with doubts Seth Johnson Mar 26, 2024New plan joins six counties into one region.
Government + Politics Alachua County passes motion aimed at affordable housing, developer flexibility Seth Johnson Mar 6, 2024Commissioners look to add inclusionary zoning.
Government + Politics Ward touts Gainesville’s accomplishments with federal funding Glory Reitz Mar 4, 2024Mayor writes op-ed in conjunction with mayors across country ahead of State of the Union address.
News Library governing board misses quorum to vote on director evaluation Glory Reitz Feb 8, 2024Backup materials show positive reviews, goals for 2024
News Library governing board dissolves workplace climate committee Glory Reitz Jan 25, 2024Three-part motion asks for union to work with library employees to address workplace improvements.
Government + Politics Alachua County ends idea of Gaza ceasefire resolution Seth Johnson Jan 23, 2024Meeting had more than three hours of discussion, mainly public comment.
News Gainesville, Alachua County discuss downtown plans Seth Johnson Jan 22, 2024Commissioners pass gun violence motions.
News Library governing board schedules new meeting Glory Reitz Jan 18, 2024Meeting comes in wake of library employee concerns.
News Library staffers raise concerns about workplace environment Glory Reitz Jan 17, 2024Appointees from delayed ad hoc committee plan to request committee be reinstated.
Government + Politics Alachua sheriff notes issues with new jail phone system Seth Johnson Dec 12, 2023Jail transitioned to three, free 15-minute calls per day.
Government + Politics Alachua County votes to create medical examiner’s office apart from UF Seth Johnson Dec 12, 2023Decision comes while facing time pressure and without set plan.
Government + Politics Alachua County Commission votes on procurement plan, hunting Seth Johnson Dec 6, 2023Commissioners also look to limit trailer trucks on certain roads.
Health Local leaders sign plaque for Eastside urgent care Glory Reitz Nov 30, 2023Urgent care center to open mid-2024
Government + Politics Alachua County Commission selects Alford as next chair Seth Johnson Nov 14, 2023Commissioner Chuck Chestnut will serve as vice chair.
Government + Politics Gainesville, Alachua County extend $8 million radio sale amid delays Seth Johnson Sep 29, 2023New state law could completely halt the sale.
Government + Politics Alachua County to move legal notices onto county website Seth Johnson Sep 27, 2023County says move will increase audience.
Government + Politics BOCC narrows focus of future inclusionary zoning Seth Johnson Sep 19, 2023Commissioners spoke against a blanket policy.
Government + Politics County asks GNV to reconsider Thelma Boltin Center Seth Johnson Sep 8, 2023 City plans to take next steps on Sept. 21.
Local News BOCC closes GRACE budget gap, studies larger role Seth Johnson Aug 29, 2023Alachua County examines taking control of outreach team and covering $350,000 shortfall.
Government + Politics BOCC commissioners appointed to 6 state committees Staff Reports Aug 16, 2023Three Alachua County commissioners will serve on six committees.
Government + Politics Alachua County OKs Gainesville wetland payment Seth Johnson Jul 13, 2023Payment covers development impacts on Hawthorne Road.
Government + Politics BOCC pauses meat processing plant until August Seth Johnson Jul 11, 2023County Commission requests another meeting with Newberry.
Government + Politics BOCC, Newberry move forward with agreement Glory Reitz Jul 11, 2023City and county staff to work on creating a plan to improve CR 337.
News Cornell appointed to Finance and Audit Committee Staff Reports Jul 10, 2023Florida Association of Counties board selects Alachua County Commissioner to serve.