Government + PoliticsAlachua’s land use attorney terminates contract with city after 21 years Lillian Hamman Aug 22, 2025David Theriaque sends letter to inform city.
Government + PoliticsCitizens start petition calling for investigation into Alachua resignations Lillian Hamman Aug 21, 2025Our 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, 2025City 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, 2025Proposed 2025-26 millage set to 6.2500.
Government + PoliticsAlachua tests 2-hour parking on Main Street Lillian Hamman Jul 1, 2025City to evaluate enforcement strategies after 6-month trial.
Government + PoliticsAlachua commission votes in Rodolfo Valladares as interim city manager Lillian Hamman Jun 9, 20254-1 vote confirms appointment.
Government + PoliticsAlachua commissioner objects to officials’ private interim city manager support Lillian Hamman Jun 2, 2025Fletcher calls for public vote.
Local NewsAlachua City Manager Mike DaRoza resigns Lillian Hamman May 28, 2025DaRoza 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, 2025Commission votes down Livingston Farms voluntary annexation.
Government + PoliticsAlachua to explore Pinkoson Springs ownership with county resources Lillian Hamman May 20, 2025Residents 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, 2025Commission to consider amending alcohol ordinance, resident calls for Boukari removal.
Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua votes down external planner contract Glory Reitz Mar 24, 2025City manager responds to resigned planner’s open letter.
Government + PoliticsFormer Alachua planner raises concerns over outside influences, Mill Creek projects Seth Johnson Mar 14, 2025City decided not to investigate planner exodus.
Government + PoliticsAlachua calls off inquiry into planning staff departures Glory Reitz Feb 27, 2025Two 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, 2025Commission directs attorney to seek options for external investigation.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County leaders make requests for Florida legislative session Seth Johnson Jan 9, 2025Requests include aid with inflation, wastewater, general funding.
Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua lays out budget priorities Glory Reitz Sep 9, 2024Infrastructure, public safety and recreation take top places.
Government + PoliticsAlachua, Alachua County to partner on Pinkoson Spring restoration Glory Reitz May 20, 2024Citizens ask for historic preservation to be prioritized.
Government + PoliticsAlachua breaks ground on new wellfield Glory Reitz Oct 26, 2023Project to double city’s current water supply capacity.
FeaturedLocal leaders ask Tallahassee for water, workers Seth Johnson Jan 10, 2023Alachua County delegation meeting convened Tuesday.
Local LivingFlorida Finds: Fourth of July celebrations Ronnie Lovler Jun 25, 2022Fourth of July starts on Third of July in Gainesville before moving to Alachua.