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.
Local NewsNovember candidates pitch plans in local forum Seth Johnson Oct 9, 20222 commentsForum includes Gainesville, Alachua County and 8th Circuit Court candidates.
Government + PoliticsBOCC approves $5 million in emergency funds Seth Johnson Sep 27, 20220 commentsCommission also ratifies millage rate, talks surtax.
Government + PoliticsLandlords voice opposition to city inspection program Seth Johnson Sep 27, 20220 commentsPermit program requires energy efficiency upgrades
Government + PoliticsLocal leaders launch surtax campaign for November Seth Johnson Sep 19, 202211 commentsProposal increases to full-cent infrastructure surtax.
Government + PoliticsBOCC pivots on affordable housing project Seth Johnson Sep 13, 20220 commentsCommission wants to change location, asks for state approval.
Local NewsCounty animal shelter ‘turned a corner’ since June Seth Johnson Aug 23, 20220 commentsOvercrowding has stopped as intake restrictions continue.
Government + PoliticsBOCC approves Duke Energy exception with warning Seth Johnson Aug 10, 20220 commentsAfter 8 months, approval comes through at regular meeting.
Local NewsResidents rally to oppose Thursday zoning meeting Seth Johnson Aug 3, 20221 comment Citizens hope to delay, stop vote.
Government + PoliticsCornell elected to FAC board of directors C.J. Gish Jul 15, 20221 commentAlachua County commissioner also appointed to federal affairs committee.
NewsMeet the Candidates: Alachua County commission Seth Johnson Jun 23, 20222 commentsIncumbents running in three open districts.