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Government + Politics

Alachua County seeks better tree protections, no herbicide at West End 

Aug 8, 2024
Site being renovated for upcoming World Masters Athletics Championship in March.
Government + Politics

Alachua County moves forward with World Masters Athletics championship 

Jul 9, 2024
West End planned for javelin, hammer throw events.
Government + Politics

Alachua County votes on major issues in “banner day”

Jun 11, 2024
Items include West End, 2025 budget, investment policy, ballot initiative.
News

Alachua County to buy West End Golf Course

May 28, 2024
County also adopts cameras in school zones, opens housing development proposals.
Government + Politics

Alachua County hears initial budgets by constitutional officers 

May 8, 2024
County manager to present proposed budget in July.
Government + Politics

Alachua County OKs purchase of Sunrise Inn owned by St. Francis House 

Apr 23, 2024
Commissioners discuss Waldo projects.
Local Living

Alachua County opens registration for 2024 Citizens Academy  

Mar 12, 2024
Academy is free but participants must register by March 17.
Government + Politics

Alachua County works on new animal services shelter location

Jan 24, 2024
County has draft agreement with UF for land near campus.
News

Alachua County delegation to meet at Santa Fe, discuss priorities

Oct 24, 2023
Annual delegation meeting set for 1:30 p.m.
Government + Politics

Alachua County votes on 2024 taxes, assessments

Sep 12, 2023
Property tax, stormwater assessment to increase.
Government + Politics

BOCC, Newberry move forward with agreement 

Jul 11, 2023
City and county staff to work on creating a plan to improve CR 337.
Government + Politics

County manager proposes another tax rate cut 

Jun 13, 2023
Reduced tax rate still projected to raise almost $153 million in 2024.
News

Alachua County Sports & Events Center ceremony draws crowd 

Jun 10, 2023
New facility designed to draw out-of-town events.
Local News

AC Sports & Events Center to host open house

Jun 7, 2023
Ribbon cutting with open house slated.
Government + Politics

BOCC takes up meat plant, impact fees 

Jun 6, 2023
County may raise square footage cap on fire fee.
Government + Politics

BOCC aims to host three-week athletics competition 

May 24, 2023
World Masters Athletics would draw around 6,500 visitors.
Featured

BOCC aims for free jail calls with uncertain route 

Apr 6, 2023
Motion would terminate current contract.
Featured

Local hotel cheers renovation, new sports center

Apr 5, 2023
Renovation delayed from 2020.
News

ACFR breaks ground on new station

Mar 10, 2023
Station 80 on SW 24th Avenue projected to be finished in early 2024.
Government + Politics

Gainesville signs off on radio system sale

Mar 2, 2023
City, county praise $8 million deal.
Featured

ACSO gets extra salary boost, refutes report

Nov 9, 2022
Sheriff’s office says it wants to stay competitive.
Government + Politics

BOCC issues non-mandatory evacuation order

Sep 27, 2022
City discusses potential impact of Hurricane Ian at town hall meeting
Government + Politics

BOCC approves $5 million in emergency funds

Sep 27, 2022
Commission also ratifies millage rate, talks surtax.
Government + Politics

BOCC may delay West End development item  

Sep 26, 2022
Alachua County to vote on land purchase, millage rate.
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