Neighborhood workshop on GRU solar project in Archer is tonight
Nov 17, 2020
A special exception application for a major utility and solar energy collection facility known as Sand Bluff Solar Project will be discussed tonight (Nov. 17th) at […]
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Neighborhood workshop on GRU solar project in Archer is tonight
A special exception application for a major utility and solar energy collection facility known as Sand Bluff Solar Project will be discussed tonight (Nov. 17th) at […]
County Commission to consider $46 million sports complex plan at Celebration Pointe
Nov 13, 2020
Alachua County will consider opting in on a public private partnership for a proposed $46 millon mixed-use regional indoor sports events center at Celebration Pointe in […]
Florida gas prices are lowest in five months; state average could drop below $2
Nov 11, 2020
Florida’s gas price plunge continued last week. The state average has declined 36 consecutive days for a total discount of 19 cents. It now appears the state average is on the […]
Gilchrist County voters say yes to Sunday alcohol sales referendum
Nov 9, 2020
Gilchrist County residents are in favor of allowing alcohol sales on Sundays. Now it’s up to the Board of County Commissioners to decide the fate of […]
Florida gas prices plunge to 4-month lows; more discounts expected
Nov 5, 2020
Florida gas prices sank to their lowest level since June. The state average dropped 4 cents last week to an average price of $2.05 per gallon. Gas prices are on a 29-day streak of declines, […]
Florida’s $15 minimum wage measure poised to pass
Nov 5, 2020
The Center Square – If a thin margin holds, Florida voters Tuesday were poised to narrowly approve a constitutional amendment requiring the state’s minimum wage to […]
County Building Department migrating to Citizenserve permitting software
Nov 4, 2020
The Alachua County Building Department will be migrating to its new building permitting software, Citizenserve, beginning Friday, November 6, and finishing Monday, November 9, 2020. The […]
Farmers unite for annual Fall equipment auction in High Springs
Nov 2, 2020
Auctioneer Matt Westmoreland and his son Colby are walking down the row of tractors as 2-year-old Bohie, Colby’s son, is “checking the oil” on each machine. […]
20 nonprofits qualify for CARES Act funding
Nov 2, 2020
Alachua County is moving forward with the disbursement of $46.9 million in Federal CARES Act dollars by adding public safety salary reimbursements and finalizing nonprofit applications. […]
Wawa opens new Gainesville store
Oct 29, 2020
Wawa, Inc. today announced the opening of its new store, located at 1007 East University Ave., in Gainesville. Wawa’s newest store will provide customers with access to necessary […]
Florida gas prices sink to lowest in nearly a month
Oct 27, 2020
Florida drivers get a treat before Halloween, this year. Prices at the pump are falling around the state, sinking to their lowest level in nearly a month. […]
County approves permit for cell tower between Newberry and High Springs
Oct 26, 2020
Plans for a cell tower to be built between Newberry and High Springs were approved back in July, and now a permit has been granted. […]
Swamp Head Brewery offers annual candy inspired beers on Oct. 24th drive thru style
Oct 23, 2020
Swamp Head Brewery in Gainesville is brewing up candy beers to satisfy adult trick or treaters’ sweet toothed customers. The beers will be available as […]
Florida gas prices drop for 15 straight days
Oct 20, 2020
Florida gas prices declined for the 15th consecutive day, Sunday. During the time the state average declined a total of 7 cents. Earlier this month, gas prices […]
Applicant for West End Golf rezoning asks for 60-day deferral
Oct 19, 2020
The civil engineering firm representing a developer’s application for the rezoning of the former West End Golf property has requested a 60-day deferral in order to […]
Florida gas prices down 3 cents
Oct 14, 2020
Florida gas prices declined three cents last week. Pump prices are trending lower even as Hurricane Delta made landfall along the Gulf Coast refinery region. “It’s still […]
Junior golfers join other protesters at West End Golf Course property on Saturday
Oct 12, 2020
On a bustling Saturday morning more that 40 protesters anchored both sides of Newberry Road in front of the neglected West End Golf course property involved […]
County codes can’t address neglected West End
Oct 10, 2020
Back in October 2007 a reviewer of the then vibrant West End Golf course left the following comment on golflink.com, “Best shape in years. Also enjoy playing […]
BOCC clarifies how State Order moving Florida into Phase 3 changes county’s Emergency Order
Oct 10, 2020
This Order was released to clarify what is currently in place in the County’s Emergency Order in light of recent actions by the Governor. Businesses are […]
October opens with a 10 cent jump at the pump
Oct 7, 2020
Florida gas prices jumped an average of 10 cents per gallon last week. This was the fourth consecutive month that began with higher gas prices; each one […]
Breaking News: County Commission pulls the plug on Archer solar project
Oct 7, 2020
The Alachua Board of County Commissioners voted to deny the application for a special exception to allow a major utility project to build in Archer. Archer […]
County wants businesses to enforce rules or be cited
Oct 6, 2020
Since Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared on Oct. 2nd that cities and counties cannot collect on any fines resulting from noncompliance with COVID-19 emergency orders, […]
City of Gainesville closes Lit at Midtown for occupancy violations; warns other businesses
Oct 5, 2020
On Saturday night, the City of Gainesville closed a local nightclub for occupancy violations and warned other businesses to follow rules despite the Phase 3 state […]
Gainesville firm wins NASA contract
Oct 2, 2020
NASA has selected Jones Edmunds & Associates, Inc. as one of three firms to provide architecture-engineer (A/E) services for civil engineering infrastructure, equipment, and facilities at […]