Government + PoliticsAlachua unveils new water management facility Lillian Hamman Oct 29, 20252 commentsAdditional wellfield grows city water capacity by 30%.
Government + PoliticsAlachua rezones for development near San Felasco, approves budget Lillian Hamman Sep 10, 20252 comments City Attorney Marian Rush attends final meeting.
Government + PoliticsAlachua fires City Attorney Marian Rush Lillian Hamman Aug 12, 202526 comments3-2 vote leaves city with 30 days to find replacement.
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 commission votes in Rodolfo Valladares as interim city manager Lillian Hamman Jun 9, 20259 comments4-1 vote confirms appointment.
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 + PoliticsAlachua City Commission swears in new mayor, commissioner Lillian Hamman Apr 22, 202529 commentsNew commission moves forward with Fletcher Trace and Westside Commons developments.
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 + PoliticsCity of Alachua denies preliminary plat for 120-acre subdivision Glory Reitz Feb 11, 20255 commentsSurrounding residents raised concerns about traffic, conservation, flooding.
Government + PoliticsBlalock wins city of Alachua commission seat Glory Reitz Apr 9, 20240 commentsNAACP calls for transparency around Hancock Community Center polling place issues.
Government + PoliticsSeat 5 in Alachua City Commission up for election Glory Reitz Feb 27, 20241 commentEric Ford running against incumbent Jennifer Blalock
Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua offers community help to schools Glory Reitz Jan 22, 20240 commentsBoard members, commissioners talk mentoring