Voters approve Certain’s switch from school board to Alachua County commission
Certain wins seat with 39% of vote.
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Voters approve Certain’s switch from school board to Alachua County commission
Certain wins seat with 39% of vote.
‘We’re still losing ground’: Alachua County road network to continue degrading
Road budget now hitting $26M annually.
Alachua County leaders appointed to National Association of Counties committees
Five appointed to leadership and advisory roles.
Local documentaries shown in LA as part of Represent Justice
Gainesville-based advocates part of Ambassador program.
Alachua County commissioners move toward aides, support staff restructure
Vacant positions allow restructuring.
Melrose residents ask Alachua County to investigate WildFlowers permit compliance
Festival happened in March after debated permit.
Lewandowski, Rossi sworn onto Archer City Commission
BOCC’s Mary Alford encourages consensus among commission.
Alachua County negotiates with GRU over 5 live oak trees stalling construction
County wants to change design plans on Parker Road; trees already damaged.
Alachua County report outlines medical debt buyout for 31,000 residents
$30 million in local debt already purchased by nonprofit.
WildFlowers music festival in Melrose approved by Alachua County commission
Supporters, opponents packed the county chamber.
Alachua County Commissioners tell Archer to prep for growth
Joint meeting hears 2024 audit, wastewater and Archer Road expansion updates.
Gainesville metro transportation board settles on new name with ampersand
Organization to rebrand as in-house staff take over.
Alachua County greenlighted for UF land deal, $30M animal shelter
Sheriff’s office to begin animal enforcement.
Gainesville metro transportation board OKs crosswalk plan for NW 13th Street
Road corridor sees 27,000 vehicle trips daily.
Alachua County reviews SNAP and housing guidelines for religious properties
Commissioners amend funding policy for food.
Alachua County keeps district map, OKs wetland impact on 1,067-acre site
Development planned for industrial use in Hawthorne.
Alachua County selects new district map for future vote
Commission also sets state priorities.
Alachua County to consider redistricting on tight timeline for 2026
Commission would need to pick map at next meeting.
Alachua County, MV Transportation consider how to fill potential 7-month transit gap
Gainesville’s in-house move causes ripples.
Alachua County asks for pause on demolition of Thelma Boltin Center
County said it was disappointed with communication.
‘Rally for Rainbow Visibility’ protests removal of Gainesville’s rainbow crosswalks
City and county officials encourage people to continue supporting LGBTQ+ community.
Alachua County approves rezoning near Newnans Lake, praises concessions
Conditions announced for dark sky lighting, roadway access.
Alachua County evaluates 3 new commissioner district maps for 2026
New districts could force moves ahead of next election.
Alachua County commissioners appointed to Florida Association of Counties positions
Ken Cornell re-appointed to chair of Community & Urban Affairs Policy Committee.