Government + PoliticsAlachua rezones for development near San Felasco, approves budget Lillian Hamman Sep 10, 2025 City Attorney Marian Rush attends final meeting.
Government + PoliticsMotion to investigate resignations in Alachua fails Lillian Hamman Aug 26, 2025City joins in lawsuit against SB 180.
Government + PoliticsAlachua’s land use attorney terminates contract with city after 21 years Lillian Hamman Aug 22, 2025David Theriaque sends letter to inform city.
Government + PoliticsCitizens start petition calling for investigation into Alachua resignations Lillian Hamman Aug 21, 2025Our Alachua Water’s initiative gains 320 signatures in 5 days.
Government + PoliticsAlachua fires City Attorney Marian Rush Lillian Hamman Aug 12, 20253-2 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, 2025City 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, 2025Proposed 2025-26 millage set to 6.2500.
Government + PoliticsAlachua tests 2-hour parking on Main Street Lillian Hamman Jul 1, 2025City to evaluate enforcement strategies after 6-month trial.
Government + PoliticsCity staff—not commission—to approve Alachua land developments Lillian Hamman Jun 24, 2025Motion 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, 20254-1 vote confirms appointment.
Government + PoliticsAlachua commissioner objects to officials’ private interim city manager support Lillian Hamman Jun 2, 2025Fletcher calls for public vote.
Government + PoliticsAlachua to revisit external counsel for city planner exodus investigation Lillian Hamman May 20, 2025Commission votes down Livingston Farms voluntary annexation.
Government + PoliticsAlachua City Commission swears in new mayor, commissioner Lillian Hamman Apr 22, 2025New commission moves forward with Fletcher Trace and Westside Commons developments.
Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua votes down external planner contract Glory Reitz Mar 24, 2025City manager responds to resigned planner’s open letter.
Government + PoliticsFormer Alachua planner raises concerns over outside influences, Mill Creek projects Seth Johnson Mar 14, 2025City decided not to investigate planner exodus.
Government + PoliticsAlachua calls off inquiry into planning staff departures Glory Reitz Feb 27, 2025Two 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, 2025Commission directs attorney to seek options for external investigation.
Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua denies preliminary plat for 120-acre subdivision Glory Reitz Feb 11, 2025Surrounding residents raised concerns about traffic, conservation, flooding.
Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua moves forward with 200-acre development Glory Reitz Jul 22, 2024Commission OKs proposed hike in millage rate.
FeaturedAlachua passes first reading of land development regulation amendments Glory Reitz Nov 28, 2023Staff to clarify language about tree mitigation regulations.