Government + PoliticsAlachua’s Tara timeline to culminate in Nov. 18 hearing Lillian Hamman Nov 8, 20257 commentsTara April stormwater approval could pave way for Mill Creek Sink development.
Government + PoliticsAlachua rezones for development near San Felasco, approves budget Lillian Hamman Sep 10, 20252 comments City Attorney Marian Rush attends final meeting.
Government + PoliticsMotion to investigate resignations in Alachua fails Lillian Hamman Aug 26, 20256 commentsCity joins in lawsuit against SB 180.
Government + PoliticsAlachua’s land use attorney terminates contract with city after 21 years Lillian Hamman Aug 22, 20258 commentsDavid Theriaque sends letter to inform city.
Government + PoliticsCitizens start petition calling for investigation into Alachua resignations Lillian Hamman Aug 21, 20252 commentsOur Alachua Water’s initiative gains 320 signatures in 5 days.
Government + PoliticsAlachua fires City Attorney Marian Rush Lillian Hamman Aug 12, 202526 comments3-2 vote leaves city with 30 days to find replacement.
NewsCitizen’s threat of suit shines light on redacted public records in Alachua Lillian Hamman Aug 4, 202519 commentsCity takes four months to release full record.
Government + Politics“We’re looking like liars”: vote to investigate Alachua resignations fails, again Lillian Hamman Jul 29, 20257 commentsProposed 2025-26 millage set to 6.2500.
Government + PoliticsAlachua tests 2-hour parking on Main Street Lillian Hamman Jul 1, 20253 commentsCity to evaluate enforcement strategies after 6-month trial.
Government + PoliticsCity staff—not commission—to approve Alachua land developments Lillian Hamman Jun 24, 20254 commentsMotion conforms Alachua with new state law taking effect July 1.
Government + PoliticsAlachua commission votes in Rodolfo Valladares as interim city manager Lillian Hamman Jun 9, 20259 comments4-1 vote confirms appointment.
Government + PoliticsAlachua commissioner objects to officials’ private interim city manager support Lillian Hamman Jun 2, 202521 commentsFletcher calls for public vote.
Government + PoliticsAlachua to revisit external counsel for city planner exodus investigation Lillian Hamman May 20, 20253 commentsCommission votes down Livingston Farms voluntary annexation.
Government + PoliticsAlachua City Commission swears in new mayor, commissioner Lillian Hamman Apr 22, 202529 commentsNew commission moves forward with Fletcher Trace and Westside Commons developments.
Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua votes down external planner contract Glory Reitz Mar 24, 202518 commentsCity manager responds to resigned planner’s open letter.
Government + PoliticsFormer Alachua planner raises concerns over outside influences, Mill Creek projects Seth Johnson Mar 14, 20259 commentsCity decided not to investigate planner exodus.
Government + PoliticsAlachua calls off inquiry into planning staff departures Glory Reitz Feb 27, 20255 commentsTwo commissioners, mayor say Alachua should look to the future, not the past.
Government + Politics“Catastrophic”: Alachua responds as 75% of planning staff resigns Glory Reitz Feb 12, 20259 commentsCommission directs attorney to seek options for external investigation.
Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua denies preliminary plat for 120-acre subdivision Glory Reitz Feb 11, 20255 commentsSurrounding residents raised concerns about traffic, conservation, flooding.
Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua moves forward with 200-acre development Glory Reitz Jul 22, 20241 commentCommission OKs proposed hike in millage rate.
FeaturedAlachua passes first reading of land development regulation amendments Glory Reitz Nov 28, 20231 commentStaff to clarify language about tree mitigation regulations.