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Government + Politics

Chad Scott wins vote recount for Alachua County sheriff

Nov 13, 2024
Scott defeats Emery Gainey by 392 votes.
Government + Politics

Alachua County OKs preliminary review for 87-acre development near I-75 

Sep 26, 2024
Development could have up to 639 units plus commercial space.
News

Gainesville honors fallen service members on Memorial Day

May 27, 2024
Over 100 community members attend event.
News

SBAC to explore using properties for housing

Apr 29, 2024
School board, BOCC also discuss literacy, parks, gun violence
Government + Politics

Alachua County plans redo of 2022 single-member districts vote

Apr 9, 2024
Commissioners approved starting a new ballot measure.
Local Living

Alachua County Commission to dedicate, rename Santa Fe Lake Park

Apr 5, 2024
Event slated for April 13.
News

Library governing board misses quorum to vote on director evaluation 

Feb 8, 2024
Backup materials show positive reviews, goals for 2024
News

Library governing board dissolves workplace climate committee

Jan 25, 2024
Three-part motion asks for union to work with library employees to address workplace improvements.
Government + Politics

Alachua County works on new animal services shelter location

Jan 24, 2024
County has draft agreement with UF for land near campus.
Government + Politics

Alachua County ends idea of Gaza ceasefire resolution 

Jan 23, 2024
Meeting had more than three hours of discussion, mainly public comment.
News

Library governing board schedules new meeting 

Jan 18, 2024
Meeting comes in wake of library employee concerns.
Government + Politics

Alachua sheriff notes issues with new jail phone system

Dec 12, 2023
Jail transitioned to three, free 15-minute calls per day.
Government + Politics

Alachua County director appointed to state tourism board 

Nov 21, 2023
Hurov will work with Destinations Florida to increase tourism awareness.
Government + Politics

Study: Alachua County arts, culture generates more than $189 million 

Oct 18, 2023
Alachua County took part in a nationwide study with 353 participants. 
Government + Politics

BOCC pauses meat processing plant until August

Jul 11, 2023
County Commission requests another meeting with Newberry.
Government + Politics

BOCC, Newberry move forward with agreement 

Jul 11, 2023
City and county staff to work on creating a plan to improve CR 337.
News

BOCC settles for $2.9 million after revoking grant

May 9, 2023
County now owns the land proposed for housing.
Featured

BOCC sets road paving parameters based on surtax 

Apr 4, 2023
Dedicated portion goes to residential roads.
News

BOCC shrinks size of cottage neighborhood homes 

Mar 29, 2023
Commissioners change development code as moratorium is ending.
Featured

Alachua County talks roads, cancels jail meeting

Mar 7, 2023
Commission discussed how to use new road dollars.
Featured

BOCC reconsiders but doesn’t change housing vote 

Jan 11, 2023
Opposition from neighbors kept the BOCC from altering its path.
Government + Politics

Alachua County swears in three commissioners 

Nov 15, 2022
Incumbents talk about plans for next term.
Elections

Alachua County again selects all-Democratic BOCC 

Nov 9, 2022
Incumbents win in final countywide vote.
Elections

Incumbents look to retain county commission posts

Nov 8, 2022
Infrastructure improvements and fiscal responsibility are top issues among candidates

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