Local NewsAlachua County issues evacuation order, opens shelters Glory Reitz Aug 4, 2024Schools, government buildings close Monday.
Local NewsAlachua County declares state of emergency, offers sandbags J.C. Derrick Aug 3, 2024Multiple sandbag locations operating all day Saturday.
ElectionsHere’s who qualified for Alachua County’s 2024 elections J.C. Derrick Jun 14, 2024Fields now set for August, November elections.
EducationUF considers P.K. Yonge’s purpose, application process Glory Reitz Jun 13, 2024Plan of action anticipates new application process, programming.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County votes on major issues in “banner day” Seth Johnson Jun 11, 2024Items include West End, 2025 budget, investment policy, ballot initiative.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County to change investment policy, continues ballot initiative Seth Johnson May 14, 2024County will stop investing in corporations.
NewsSBAC to explore using properties for housing Seth Johnson Apr 29, 2024School board, BOCC also discuss literacy, parks, gun violence
Local LivingAlachua County Commission to dedicate, rename Santa Fe Lake Park Staff Reports Apr 5, 2024Event slated for April 13.
BusinessGainesville Regional Airport breaks ground for parking garage Glory Reitz Feb 20, 2024Project completion expected within a year.
NewsLibrary governing board misses quorum to vote on director evaluation Glory Reitz Feb 8, 2024Backup materials show positive reviews, goals for 2024
NewsWest End Golf Course planned for purchase, possible sports venue Seth Johnson Feb 2, 2024Committee forms to plan major 2025 event.
NewsButler Plaza opens Alachua County Sheriff’s Office substation Glory Reitz Jan 25, 2024Sheriff says new precinct helps ACSO operate more where the population is.
NewsLibrary governing board dissolves workplace climate committee Glory Reitz Jan 25, 2024Three-part motion asks for union to work with library employees to address workplace improvements.
NewsLibrary governing board schedules new meeting Glory Reitz Jan 18, 2024Meeting comes in wake of library employee concerns.
NewsLibrary staffers raise concerns about workplace environment Glory Reitz Jan 17, 2024Appointees from delayed ad hoc committee plan to request committee be reinstated.
SportsAlachua County to host WMA Indoor Championships Staff Reports Jan 10, 2024First time event will be held in United States.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County Commission selects Alford as next chair Seth Johnson Nov 14, 2023Commissioner Chuck Chestnut will serve as vice chair.
News5 candidates to run for Clemons’ seat in Florida House Seth Johnson Oct 17, 2023Four of five candidates are Gainesville residents.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County to move legal notices onto county website Seth Johnson Sep 27, 2023County says move will increase audience.
Government + PoliticsCounty asks GNV to reconsider Thelma Boltin Center Seth Johnson Sep 8, 2023 City plans to take next steps on Sept. 21.
Local NewsSplit BOCC kills meat processing plans Seth Johnson Aug 22, 2023Newberry, county trade barbs as project falls apart.
Government + PoliticsBOCC commissioners appointed to 6 state committees Staff Reports Aug 16, 2023Three Alachua County commissioners will serve on six committees.
Local NewsBOCC ends rental permit program prior to start Seth Johnson Aug 1, 2023New state law blocks local program.
Government + PoliticsBOCC, Newberry move forward with agreement Glory Reitz Jul 11, 2023City and county staff to work on creating a plan to improve CR 337.