Government + PoliticsBOCC aims to host three-week athletics competition Seth Johnson May 24, 20231 commentWorld Masters Athletics would draw around 6,500 visitors.
Government + PoliticsBOCC settles $12 million in city grant funds Seth Johnson May 23, 20233 commentsCommission also approves roads plan.
NewsBOCC settles for $2.9 million after revoking grant Seth Johnson May 9, 20233 commentsCounty now owns the land proposed for housing.
NewsBOCC updated on timelines for free jail calls Seth Johnson Apr 25, 20230 commentsCentral receiving facility expected June 2024.
NewsACPS begins rezoning with first input meeting Seth Johnson Apr 19, 20230 commentsOvercapacity schools expect more students.
FeaturedBOCC aims for free jail calls with uncertain route Seth Johnson Apr 6, 20232 commentsMotion would terminate current contract.
NewsBOCC continues slaughterhouse plan in Newberry Seth Johnson Apr 5, 20233 commentsSpecial meeting prompted large turnout.
FeaturedAlachua County talks roads, cancels jail meeting Seth Johnson Mar 7, 20233 commentsCommission discussed how to use new road dollars.
Government + PoliticsGainesville signs off on radio system sale Seth Johnson Mar 2, 20231 commentCity, county praise $8 million deal.
Government + PoliticsBOCC approves $8M radio purchase, waits for GNV Seth Johnson Mar 1, 20232 commentsCity to vote Thursday on sale.
NewsBOCC sets surtax split between conservation, parks Seth Johnson Feb 7, 20232 commentsBoth departments presented 10-year masterplans.
FeaturedBOCC reconsiders but doesn’t change housing vote Camille Broadway Jan 11, 20231 commentOpposition from neighbors kept the BOCC from altering its path.
Government + PoliticsCounty pledges $350,000 to early learning center Camille Broadway Jan 10, 20230 commentsBOCC’s award from ARPA funds matches Gainesville grant.
Government + PoliticsCharter, bonds might hold up radio system sale Seth Johnson Dec 16, 20222 commentsAlachua County wants to buy emergency radio system soon.
Government + PoliticsBOCC approves development plan, gives GNV deadline Seth Johnson Dec 13, 20220 commentsCounty Commission also OKs inclusionary housing study.
Government + PoliticsBOCC changes course on housing project Seth Johnson Dec 13, 20220 commentsAmid pushback, commission reverses approval on project location.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County swears in three commissioners Seth Johnson Nov 15, 20221 commentIncumbents talk about plans for next term.
FeaturedACSO gets extra salary boost, refutes report Seth Johnson Nov 9, 20221 commentSheriff’s office says it wants to stay competitive.
ElectionsAlachua County again selects all-Democratic BOCC Camille Broadway Nov 9, 20222 commentsIncumbents win in final countywide vote.
Government + PoliticsVoters pass surtax, single-member districts J.C. Derrick Nov 9, 20220 commentsBoth measures slip by on narrow margins.
ElectionsIncumbents look to retain county commission posts Camille Broadway Nov 8, 20220 commentsInfrastructure improvements and fiscal responsibility are top issues among candidates
Local NewsMud flies over single-member districts J.C. Derrick Oct 31, 20228 commentsVoters to decide issue on Nov. 8.
ElectionsVoters to decide Alachua County Commission structure Seth Johnson Oct 21, 20225 commentsBoth parties use same logic for at-large structure.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County rejects West End land use change Seth Johnson Oct 11, 20220 commentsCommission said land to remain recreational.