Local NewsUF finalizes $37M contract for 3,180 acres planned for conservation, golf course Seth Johnson May 29, 202518 commentsFlorida Legislature allocated funds in 2024.
Government + PoliticsGainesville looks for $130K for another year of Hoggetowne downtown Glory Reitz Apr 10, 20255 commentsCommissioners ask staff to explore Gainesville Raceway, Job Corps Center for possible permanent location.
BusinessIronwood improvements underway as Gainesville settles golf course future Seth Johnson Jan 31, 20251 commentAfter talks, city plans to keep course operating.
Government + PoliticsHousing developer eyes Meadowbrook Golf Course, residents hold meeting Seth Johnson Jan 16, 20259 commentsGolf course closed in 2021.
NewsMainstreet’s most-viewed stories of 2024 Staff Reports Jan 1, 20250 commentsTop stories include HCA’s surgical shutdown, Ginnie Springs shootings and Celebration Pointe companies filing for bankruptcy.
NewsHoggetowne Medieval Faire funds drying up without permanent home Seth Johnson Dec 19, 20247 commentsDowntown edition harder for vendors.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County OKs homeless outreach Seth Johnson Oct 9, 20242 commentsBOCC also hears update on $133M construction, approves temporary use permit.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County alarmed over Mill Creek Development plans, seeks to intervene Seth Johnson Oct 1, 20246 commentsDevelopment already passed preliminary vote by city of Alachua.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County passes new millage rate, amends development code Seth Johnson Sep 25, 20244 commentsWest End to move forward as larger community park.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County seeks better tree protections, no herbicide at West End Seth Johnson Aug 8, 20240 commentsSite being renovated for upcoming World Masters Athletics Championship in March.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County moves forward with World Masters Athletics championship Glory Reitz Jul 9, 20246 commentsWest End planned for javelin, hammer throw events.
NewsDeSantis vetoes $14.8M in Alachua County funds, OKs $38M land purchase for UF Seth Johnson Jun 13, 202412 commentsHigh Springs police, Newberry wastewater, Gainesville HazMat all axed.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County votes on major issues in “banner day” Seth Johnson Jun 11, 20244 commentsItems include West End, 2025 budget, investment policy, ballot initiative.
NewsAlachua County may hire attorney to monitor Celebration Pointe bankruptcies Seth Johnson Jun 10, 20246 commentsCommissioners to vote Tuesday on hire.
NewsAlachua County to buy West End Golf Course Seth Johnson May 28, 20248 commentsCounty also adopts cameras in school zones, opens housing development proposals.
BusinessAttorney: Celebration Pointe bankruptcy shouldn’t impact locals J.C. Derrick Mar 29, 20249 commentsRestructuring process expected to take six to nine months.
NewsWest End Golf Course planned for purchase, possible sports venue Seth Johnson Feb 2, 20240 commentsCommittee forms to plan major 2025 event.
FeaturedBOCC OKs plans for two subdivisions Seth Johnson Jan 24, 20232 commentsSubdivisions located around Jonesville.
NewsFive Jonesville projects moving forward in 2023 Seth Johnson Jan 12, 20230 commentsThree housing developments, an Aldi and a road extension.
ElectionsVoters to decide Alachua County Commission structure Seth Johnson Oct 21, 20225 commentsBoth parties use same logic for at-large structure.