Government + Politics BOCC votes on rural broadband, dedicates $1M to Mill Creek development Seth Johnson Nov 12, 2024County commission selects new chair, vice chair.
Education Annual event spotlights local afterschool programs Glory Reitz Oct 24, 2024Children’s Trust of Alachua County and Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Florida partner for 4th annual event in Alachua County.
Government + Politics Alachua County OKs homeless outreach Seth Johnson Oct 9, 2024BOCC also hears update on $133M construction, approves temporary use permit.
Government + Politics Alachua County alarmed over Mill Creek Development plans, seeks to intervene Seth Johnson Oct 1, 2024Development already passed preliminary vote by city of Alachua.
Government + Politics Alachua County passes new millage rate, amends development code Seth Johnson Sep 25, 2024West End to move forward as larger community park.
Government + Politics One-off election format? How Alachua County single-member districts work Seth Johnson Aug 16, 2024Voters in District 1 and 3 to select commissioners from designated areas in November.
Health UF Health cuts ribbon on Eastside urgent care center Glory Reitz Aug 14, 2024Clinic to open on Thursday.
Government + Politics Alachua County questions code effectiveness as it buys 35-unit inn Seth Johnson Aug 13, 2024Repairs worth $4 million might add to $2 million purchase price.
Government + Politics Cornell elected to Florida Association of Counties Board of Directors Staff Reports Aug 13, 2024Alachua County commissioner to oversee association’s policy efforts, initiatives.
News Children’s Trust approves gun violence funding rollover Glory Reitz Aug 13, 2024Board also approves $600,000 for youth health organizations.
News Library governing board establishes proposed millage rates Glory Reitz Jul 11, 2024Board also discusses parking lot liability.
Government + Politics Alachua County sets tentative tax rates and assessments Glory Reitz Jul 10, 2024General county tax rate drops again while fire services and law enforcement rates stay the same
Government + Politics Alachua County moves forward with World Masters Athletics championship Glory Reitz Jul 9, 2024West End planned for javelin, hammer throw events.
Government + Politics Alachua County votes on Hawthorne codes, expanded language access Seth Johnson Jun 25, 2024Commissioners OK phase 2 for language access policy.
News Children’s Trust approves unallocated funds, tentative budget Glory Reitz Jun 20, 2024$1.6 million left from last year being allocated for three goals.
Education UF considers P.K. Yonge’s purpose, application process Glory Reitz Jun 13, 2024Plan of action anticipates new application process, programming.
Government + Politics Alachua County votes on major issues in “banner day” Seth Johnson Jun 11, 2024Items include West End, 2025 budget, investment policy, ballot initiative.
Government + Politics Alachua County aims to conserve agricultural lands with new program Seth Johnson Jun 4, 2024Board OKs draft agreement for new CareerSource governance.
Government + Politics Alachua County to change investment policy, continues ballot initiative Seth Johnson May 14, 2024County will stop investing in corporations.
Government + Politics Children’s Trust allocates $250K for gun violence Glory Reitz May 7, 2024Joint meeting with county also covers literacy assessment update.
Government + Politics Hawthorne talks parks, code enforcement with Alachua County Seth Johnson Apr 30, 2024City asks for wastewater project assistance.
Government + Politics Alachua County OKs purchase of Sunrise Inn owned by St. Francis House Seth Johnson Apr 23, 2024Commissioners discuss Waldo projects.
Government + Politics Alachua County plans redo of 2022 single-member districts vote Seth Johnson Apr 9, 2024Commissioners approved starting a new ballot measure.
Local Living Alachua County Commission to dedicate, rename Santa Fe Lake Park Staff Reports Apr 5, 2024Event slated for April 13.