NewsBOCC sets surtax split between conservation, parks Seth Johnson Feb 7, 2023Both departments presented 10-year masterplans.
FeaturedBOCC reconsiders but doesn’t change housing vote Camille Broadway Jan 11, 2023Opposition from neighbors kept the BOCC from altering its path.
Government + PoliticsCounty pledges $350,000 to early learning center Camille Broadway Jan 10, 2023BOCC’s award from ARPA funds matches Gainesville grant.
Government + PoliticsCharter, bonds might hold up radio system sale Seth Johnson Dec 16, 2022Alachua County wants to buy emergency radio system soon.
Government + PoliticsBOCC approves development plan, gives GNV deadline Seth Johnson Dec 13, 2022County Commission also OKs inclusionary housing study.
Government + PoliticsBOCC changes course on housing project Seth Johnson Dec 13, 2022Amid pushback, commission reverses approval on project location.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County swears in three commissioners Seth Johnson Nov 15, 2022Incumbents talk about plans for next term.
FeaturedACSO gets extra salary boost, refutes report Seth Johnson Nov 9, 2022Sheriff’s office says it wants to stay competitive.
ElectionsAlachua County again selects all-Democratic BOCC Camille Broadway Nov 9, 2022Incumbents win in final countywide vote.
Government + PoliticsVoters pass surtax, single-member districts J.C. Derrick Nov 9, 2022Both measures slip by on narrow margins.
ElectionsIncumbents look to retain county commission posts Camille Broadway Nov 8, 2022Infrastructure improvements and fiscal responsibility are top issues among candidates
Local NewsMud flies over single-member districts J.C. Derrick Oct 31, 2022Voters to decide issue on Nov. 8.
ElectionsVoters to decide Alachua County Commission structure Seth Johnson Oct 21, 2022Both parties use same logic for at-large structure.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County rejects West End land use change Seth Johnson Oct 11, 2022Commission said land to remain recreational.
Local NewsNovember candidates pitch plans in local forum Seth Johnson Oct 9, 2022Forum includes Gainesville, Alachua County and 8th Circuit Court candidates.
Government + PoliticsBOCC approves $5 million in emergency funds Seth Johnson Sep 27, 2022Commission also ratifies millage rate, talks surtax.
Government + PoliticsLandlords voice opposition to city inspection program Seth Johnson Sep 27, 2022Permit program requires energy efficiency upgrades
Government + PoliticsLocal leaders launch surtax campaign for November Seth Johnson Sep 19, 2022Proposal increases to full-cent infrastructure surtax.
Government + PoliticsBOCC pivots on affordable housing project Seth Johnson Sep 13, 2022Commission wants to change location, asks for state approval.
Local NewsCounty animal shelter ‘turned a corner’ since June Seth Johnson Aug 23, 2022Overcrowding has stopped as intake restrictions continue.
Government + PoliticsBOCC approves Duke Energy exception with warning Seth Johnson Aug 10, 2022After 8 months, approval comes through at regular meeting.
Local NewsResidents rally to oppose Thursday zoning meeting Seth Johnson Aug 3, 2022 Citizens hope to delay, stop vote.
Government + PoliticsCornell elected to FAC board of directors C.J. Gish Jul 15, 2022Alachua County commissioner also appointed to federal affairs committee.
NewsMeet the Candidates: Alachua County commission Seth Johnson Jun 23, 2022Incumbents running in three open districts.