Government + PoliticsAlachua’s land use attorney terminates contract with city after 21 years Lillian Hamman Aug 22, 20258 commentsDavid Theriaque sends letter to inform city.
Government + PoliticsCitizens start petition calling for investigation into Alachua resignations Lillian Hamman Aug 21, 20252 commentsOur Alachua Water’s initiative gains 320 signatures in 5 days.
NewsCitizen’s threat of suit shines light on redacted public records in Alachua Lillian Hamman Aug 4, 202519 commentsCity takes four months to release full record.
Government + Politics“We’re looking like liars”: vote to investigate Alachua resignations fails, again Lillian Hamman Jul 29, 20257 commentsProposed 2025-26 millage set to 6.2500.
Government + PoliticsAlachua tests 2-hour parking on Main Street Lillian Hamman Jul 1, 20253 commentsCity to evaluate enforcement strategies after 6-month trial.
Government + PoliticsAlachua commission votes in Rodolfo Valladares as interim city manager Lillian Hamman Jun 9, 20259 comments4-1 vote confirms appointment.
Government + PoliticsAlachua commissioner objects to officials’ private interim city manager support Lillian Hamman Jun 2, 202521 commentsFletcher calls for public vote.
Local NewsAlachua City Manager Mike DaRoza resigns Lillian Hamman May 28, 202512 commentsDaRoza submitted a letter of resignation on Monday to Alachua City Commissioners.
Government + PoliticsAlachua to revisit external counsel for city planner exodus investigation Lillian Hamman May 20, 20253 commentsCommission votes down Livingston Farms voluntary annexation.
Government + PoliticsAlachua to explore Pinkoson Springs ownership with county resources Lillian Hamman May 20, 20250 commentsResidents call for closed-captioning livestreams of city meetings.
Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua on par with budget halfway through 2024-2025 fiscal year Lillian Hamman May 6, 20253 commentsCommission to consider amending alcohol ordinance, resident calls for Boukari removal.
Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua votes down external planner contract Glory Reitz Mar 24, 202518 commentsCity manager responds to resigned planner’s open letter.
Government + PoliticsFormer Alachua planner raises concerns over outside influences, Mill Creek projects Seth Johnson Mar 14, 20259 commentsCity decided not to investigate planner exodus.
Government + PoliticsAlachua calls off inquiry into planning staff departures Glory Reitz Feb 27, 20255 commentsTwo commissioners, mayor say Alachua should look to the future, not the past.
Government + Politics“Catastrophic”: Alachua responds as 75% of planning staff resigns Glory Reitz Feb 12, 20259 commentsCommission directs attorney to seek options for external investigation.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County leaders make requests for Florida legislative session Seth Johnson Jan 9, 20254 commentsRequests include aid with inflation, wastewater, general funding.
Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua lays out budget priorities Glory Reitz Sep 9, 20241 commentInfrastructure, public safety and recreation take top places.
Government + PoliticsAlachua, Alachua County to partner on Pinkoson Spring restoration Glory Reitz May 20, 20241 commentCitizens ask for historic preservation to be prioritized.
Government + PoliticsAlachua breaks ground on new wellfield Glory Reitz Oct 26, 20230 commentsProject to double city’s current water supply capacity.
FeaturedLocal leaders ask Tallahassee for water, workers Seth Johnson Jan 10, 20230 commentsAlachua County delegation meeting convened Tuesday.
Local LivingFlorida Finds: Fourth of July celebrations Ronnie Lovler Jun 25, 20220 commentsFourth of July starts on Third of July in Gainesville before moving to Alachua.