NewsSBAC to explore using properties for housing Seth Johnson Apr 29, 20244 commentsSchool board, BOCC also discuss literacy, parks, gun violence
Government + PoliticsAlachua County plans redo of 2022 single-member districts vote Seth Johnson Apr 9, 20247 commentsCommissioners approved starting a new ballot measure.
Local LivingAlachua County Commission to dedicate, rename Santa Fe Lake Park Staff Reports Apr 5, 20240 commentsEvent slated for April 13.
NewsLibrary governing board misses quorum to vote on director evaluation Glory Reitz Feb 8, 20241 commentBackup materials show positive reviews, goals for 2024
NewsLibrary governing board dissolves workplace climate committee Glory Reitz Jan 25, 20243 commentsThree-part motion asks for union to work with library employees to address workplace improvements.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County works on new animal services shelter location Seth Johnson Jan 24, 20240 commentsCounty has draft agreement with UF for land near campus.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County ends idea of Gaza ceasefire resolution Seth Johnson Jan 23, 202411 commentsMeeting had more than three hours of discussion, mainly public comment.
NewsLibrary governing board schedules new meeting Glory Reitz Jan 18, 20240 commentsMeeting comes in wake of library employee concerns.
Government + PoliticsAlachua sheriff notes issues with new jail phone system Seth Johnson Dec 12, 20233 commentsJail transitioned to three, free 15-minute calls per day.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County director appointed to state tourism board Staff Reports Nov 21, 20230 commentsHurov will work with Destinations Florida to increase tourism awareness.
Government + PoliticsStudy: Alachua County arts, culture generates more than $189 million Seth Johnson Oct 18, 20230 commentsAlachua County took part in a nationwide study with 353 participants.
Government + PoliticsBOCC pauses meat processing plant until August Seth Johnson Jul 11, 20231 commentCounty Commission requests another meeting with Newberry.
Government + PoliticsBOCC, Newberry move forward with agreement Glory Reitz Jul 11, 20234 commentsCity and county staff to work on creating a plan to improve CR 337.
NewsBOCC settles for $2.9 million after revoking grant Seth Johnson May 9, 20233 commentsCounty now owns the land proposed for housing.
FeaturedBOCC sets road paving parameters based on surtax Seth Johnson Apr 4, 20234 commentsDedicated portion goes to residential roads.
NewsBOCC shrinks size of cottage neighborhood homes Camille Broadway Mar 29, 20231 commentCommissioners change development code as moratorium is ending.
FeaturedAlachua County talks roads, cancels jail meeting Seth Johnson Mar 7, 20233 commentsCommission discussed how to use new road dollars.
FeaturedBOCC reconsiders but doesn’t change housing vote Camille Broadway Jan 11, 20231 commentOpposition from neighbors kept the BOCC from altering its path.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County swears in three commissioners Seth Johnson Nov 15, 20221 commentIncumbents talk about plans for next term.
ElectionsAlachua County again selects all-Democratic BOCC Camille Broadway Nov 9, 20222 commentsIncumbents win in final countywide vote.
ElectionsIncumbents look to retain county commission posts Camille Broadway Nov 8, 20220 commentsInfrastructure improvements and fiscal responsibility are top issues among candidates
Local NewsNovember candidates pitch plans in local forum Seth Johnson Oct 9, 20222 commentsForum includes Gainesville, Alachua County and 8th Circuit Court candidates.
NewsCammack, Hawk, Wheeler win primary battles J.C. Derrick, C.J. Gish Aug 23, 20220 commentsIncumbent Chuck Clemons also fends off challenger
Local NewsAlachua Fire activates 1st heavy rescue unit Seth Johnson Aug 2, 20220 commentsFire truck cost nearly $1 million and took 18 months to build.