Government + PoliticsHigh Springs withdraws criticism of Alachua County Fire Rescue, cites misinformation Lillian Hamman Sep 5, 2025Letter from labor union calls out inaccuracies from Aug. 28 commission meeting.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County evaluates 3 new commissioner district maps for 2026 Seth Johnson Aug 7, 2025New districts could force moves ahead of next election.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County refutes economic impact, responsibilities for Champions Park Lillian Hamman Jul 7, 2025Newberry and county partnership for facility to expire in September.
Government + PoliticsPAC joins legal case over Alachua County districts, 2024 referendum Seth Johnson Jun 2, 2025PAC has spent over $300,000 on district debate.
Local NewsAlachua County kicks off bicentennial celebration Lillian Hamman Jan 12, 2025County officials’ proclamation declares 2025 as “Discover 200 Year.”
Government + PoliticsAlachua County area to lose federal grant funding after miscommunications Seth Johnson Dec 17, 2024County commissioner said it's an embarrassment.
Government + PoliticsGainesville funds police raises, covers part of Hippodrome shortfall Seth Johnson Aug 1, 2024City also amends public nuisance ordinances.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County moves public notices to website Seth Johnson Apr 9, 2024Public notices no longer appear in Gainesville Sun, state website.
NewsWest End Golf Course planned for purchase, possible sports venue Seth Johnson Feb 2, 2024Committee forms to plan major 2025 event.
NewsThreat shuts down Gainesville City Hall, County Administration Building Glory Reitz Dec 19, 2023Law enforcement sweeping buildings with K-9 units.
NewsAlachua County allows social media comments in 30-day trial Staff Reports Nov 15, 2023County shut down comments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
NewsGainesville escapes worst of Idalia’s wrath Seth Johnson Sep 1, 2023City, county deploy resources to hardest hit areas
NewsAlachua County issues official all clear from Idalia Seth Johnson Aug 30, 2023County sends aid to other parts of state.
NewsDeSantis signs storm order affecting area counties J.C. Derrick Aug 26, 2023Forecasters give storm 90% chance of becoming cyclone in next 48 hours.
Government + PoliticsCounty pushes back on PACE program Seth Johnson Jun 9, 2023State agency continues operations despite lack of agreements.
Local NewsMud flies over single-member districts J.C. Derrick Oct 31, 2022Voters to decide issue on Nov. 8.