Government + Politics BOCC changes course on housing project Seth Johnson Dec 13, 2022Amid pushback, commission reverses approval on project location.
Government + Politics Alachua County swears in three commissioners Seth Johnson Nov 15, 2022Incumbents talk about plans for next term.
Featured ACSO gets extra salary boost, refutes report Seth Johnson Nov 9, 2022Sheriff’s office says it wants to stay competitive.
Elections Alachua County again selects all-Democratic BOCC Camille Broadway Nov 9, 2022Incumbents win in final countywide vote.
Government + Politics Voters pass surtax, single-member districts J.C. Derrick Nov 9, 2022Both measures slip by on narrow margins.
Elections Incumbents look to retain county commission posts Camille Broadway Nov 8, 2022Infrastructure improvements and fiscal responsibility are top issues among candidates
Local News Mud flies over single-member districts J.C. Derrick Oct 31, 2022Voters to decide issue on Nov. 8.
Elections Voters to decide Alachua County Commission structure Seth Johnson Oct 21, 2022Both parties use same logic for at-large structure.
Government + Politics Alachua County rejects West End land use change Seth Johnson Oct 11, 2022Commission said land to remain recreational.
Local News November candidates pitch plans in local forum Seth Johnson Oct 9, 2022Forum includes Gainesville, Alachua County and 8th Circuit Court candidates.
Government + Politics BOCC approves $5 million in emergency funds Seth Johnson Sep 27, 2022Commission also ratifies millage rate, talks surtax.
Government + Politics Landlords voice opposition to city inspection program Seth Johnson Sep 27, 2022Permit program requires energy efficiency upgrades
Government + Politics Local leaders launch surtax campaign for November Seth Johnson Sep 19, 2022Proposal increases to full-cent infrastructure surtax.
Government + Politics BOCC pivots on affordable housing project Seth Johnson Sep 13, 2022Commission wants to change location, asks for state approval.
Local News County animal shelter ‘turned a corner’ since June Seth Johnson Aug 23, 2022Overcrowding has stopped as intake restrictions continue.
Government + Politics BOCC approves Duke Energy exception with warning Seth Johnson Aug 10, 2022After 8 months, approval comes through at regular meeting.
Local News Residents rally to oppose Thursday zoning meeting Seth Johnson Aug 3, 2022 Citizens hope to delay, stop vote.
Government + Politics Cornell elected to FAC board of directors C.J. Gish Jul 15, 2022Alachua County commissioner also appointed to federal affairs committee.
News Meet the Candidates: Alachua County commission Seth Johnson Jun 23, 2022Incumbents running in three open districts.
Government + Politics DeSantis signs Alachua County bill C.J. Gish, J.C. Derrick Jun 20, 2022Voters will decide whether they want single-district or at-large commissioners.
Government + Politics Almost 50 candidates qualify for local races Camille Broadway Jun 17, 2022Upcoming election packed with city, county races.