Government + PoliticsAlachua County considers sheriff’s office salaries, carports Seth Johnson Feb 25, 20252 commentsSheriff to raise starting salaries.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County continues negotiations with UF on animal services Seth Johnson Feb 20, 20252 commentsDraft contract expected later this year.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County Commission moves to close Florence Landfill early Seth Johnson Jan 28, 20251 commentLandfill permit currently allowed under state law extension.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County approves tentative timeline for Archer repayments Seth Johnson Jan 14, 20254 commentsCity misspent $300,000 in surtax funds.
Local NewsAlachua County kicks off bicentennial celebration Lillian Hamman Jan 12, 20253 commentsCounty officials’ proclamation declares 2025 as “Discover 200 Year.”
Government + PoliticsAlachua County begins appeal process for at-large districts referendum Seth Johnson Dec 18, 20244 commentsCounty says lower court erred in two ways.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County area to lose federal grant funding after miscommunications Seth Johnson Dec 17, 202411 commentsCounty commissioner said it's an embarrassment.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County decides to wait out streetlight agreement with Gainesville Seth Johnson Dec 17, 20240 commentsCounty opts to stay in agreement for now.
Government + PoliticsBOCC votes on rural broadband, dedicates $1M to Mill Creek development Seth Johnson Nov 12, 20240 commentsCounty commission selects new chair, vice chair.
EducationAnnual event spotlights local afterschool programs Glory Reitz Oct 24, 20240 commentsChildren’s Trust of Alachua County and Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Florida partner for 4th annual event in Alachua County.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County OKs homeless outreach Seth Johnson Oct 9, 20242 commentsBOCC also hears update on $133M construction, approves temporary use permit.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County alarmed over Mill Creek Development plans, seeks to intervene Seth Johnson Oct 1, 20246 commentsDevelopment already passed preliminary vote by city of Alachua.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County passes new millage rate, amends development code Seth Johnson Sep 25, 20244 commentsWest End to move forward as larger community park.
Government + PoliticsOne-off election format? How Alachua County single-member districts work Seth Johnson Aug 16, 20244 commentsVoters in District 1 and 3 to select commissioners from designated areas in November.
HealthUF Health cuts ribbon on Eastside urgent care center Glory Reitz Aug 14, 20240 commentsClinic to open on Thursday.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County questions code effectiveness as it buys 35-unit inn Seth Johnson Aug 13, 20248 commentsRepairs worth $4 million might add to $2 million purchase price.
Government + PoliticsCornell elected to Florida Association of Counties Board of Directors Staff Reports Aug 13, 20240 commentsAlachua County commissioner to oversee association’s policy efforts, initiatives.
NewsChildren’s Trust approves gun violence funding rollover Glory Reitz Aug 13, 20240 commentsBoard also approves $600,000 for youth health organizations.
NewsLibrary governing board establishes proposed millage rates Glory Reitz Jul 11, 20244 commentsBoard also discusses parking lot liability.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County sets tentative tax rates and assessments Glory Reitz Jul 10, 20241 commentGeneral county tax rate drops again while fire services and law enforcement rates stay the same
Government + PoliticsAlachua County moves forward with World Masters Athletics championship Glory Reitz Jul 9, 20246 commentsWest End planned for javelin, hammer throw events.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County votes on Hawthorne codes, expanded language access Seth Johnson Jun 25, 20241 commentCommissioners OK phase 2 for language access policy.
NewsChildren’s Trust approves unallocated funds, tentative budget Glory Reitz Jun 20, 20241 comment$1.6 million left from last year being allocated for three goals.
EducationUF considers P.K. Yonge’s purpose, application process Glory Reitz Jun 13, 20244 commentsPlan of action anticipates new application process, programming.