Local News Alachua County kicks off bicentennial celebration Lillian Hamman Jan 12, 2025County officials’ proclamation declares 2025 as “Discover 200 Year.”
Government + Politics Alachua County area to lose federal grant funding after miscommunications Seth Johnson Dec 17, 2024County commissioner said it's an embarrassment.
Government + Politics Gainesville funds police raises, covers part of Hippodrome shortfall Seth Johnson Aug 1, 2024City also amends public nuisance ordinances.
Government + Politics Alachua County moves public notices to website Seth Johnson Apr 9, 2024Public notices no longer appear in Gainesville Sun, state website.
News West End Golf Course planned for purchase, possible sports venue Seth Johnson Feb 2, 2024Committee forms to plan major 2025 event.
News Threat shuts down Gainesville City Hall, County Administration Building Glory Reitz Dec 19, 2023Law enforcement sweeping buildings with K-9 units.
News Alachua County allows social media comments in 30-day trial Staff Reports Nov 15, 2023County shut down comments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
News Gainesville escapes worst of Idalia’s wrath Seth Johnson Sep 1, 2023City, county deploy resources to hardest hit areas
News Alachua County issues official all clear from Idalia Seth Johnson Aug 30, 2023County sends aid to other parts of state.
News DeSantis signs storm order affecting area counties J.C. Derrick Aug 26, 2023Forecasters give storm 90% chance of becoming cyclone in next 48 hours.
Government + Politics County pushes back on PACE program Seth Johnson Jun 9, 2023State agency continues operations despite lack of agreements.
Local News Mud flies over single-member districts J.C. Derrick Oct 31, 2022Voters to decide issue on Nov. 8.