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.
News Alachua County to weigh GNV budget cuts, impacts Seth Johnson Jun 28, 2023GNV requests financing for GRACE Marketplace.
Government + Politics BOCC dispenses $2 million in reserves for tourism Seth Johnson Jun 27, 2023Nonprofits can apply for funds.
Government + Politics Governor’s veto slashes meat processing funding Camille Broadway Jun 16, 2023County Commissioner Ken Cornell urges colleagues to use veto as an “off-ramp” on Newberry project.
Government + Politics County manager proposes another tax rate cut Camille Broadway Jun 13, 2023Reduced tax rate still projected to raise almost $153 million in 2024.
News Children’s Trust amends strategic plan Glory Reitz Jun 13, 2023Trust will maintain its millage rate but plans further review for next year’s budget.
Government + Politics BOCC takes up meat plant, impact fees Seth Johnson Jun 6, 2023County may raise square footage cap on fire fee.
Government + Politics BOCC aims to host three-week athletics competition Seth Johnson May 24, 2023World Masters Athletics would draw around 6,500 visitors.
Government + Politics BOCC settles $12 million in city grant funds Seth Johnson May 23, 2023Commission also approves roads plan.
News BOCC settles for $2.9 million after revoking grant Seth Johnson May 9, 2023County now owns the land proposed for housing.
News BOCC updated on timelines for free jail calls Seth Johnson Apr 25, 2023Central receiving facility expected June 2024.
News ACPS begins rezoning with first input meeting Seth Johnson Apr 19, 2023Overcapacity schools expect more students.
Featured BOCC aims for free jail calls with uncertain route Seth Johnson Apr 6, 2023Motion would terminate current contract.
News BOCC continues slaughterhouse plan in Newberry Seth Johnson Apr 5, 2023Special meeting prompted large turnout.
Featured Alachua County talks roads, cancels jail meeting Seth Johnson Mar 7, 2023Commission discussed how to use new road dollars.
Government + Politics Gainesville signs off on radio system sale Seth Johnson Mar 2, 2023City, county praise $8 million deal.
Government + Politics BOCC approves $8M radio purchase, waits for GNV Seth Johnson Mar 1, 2023City to vote Thursday on sale.
News BOCC sets surtax split between conservation, parks Seth Johnson Feb 7, 2023Both departments presented 10-year masterplans.
Featured BOCC reconsiders but doesn’t change housing vote Camille Broadway Jan 11, 2023Opposition from neighbors kept the BOCC from altering its path.
Government + Politics County pledges $350,000 to early learning center Camille Broadway Jan 10, 2023BOCC’s award from ARPA funds matches Gainesville grant.
Government + Politics Charter, bonds might hold up radio system sale Seth Johnson Dec 16, 2022Alachua County wants to buy emergency radio system soon.
Government + Politics BOCC approves development plan, gives GNV deadline Seth Johnson Dec 13, 2022County Commission also OKs inclusionary housing study.