Days left to qualify for Alachua, Newberry elections
Feb 20, 2025
Two Alachua County municipalities are gearing up for April elections, with qualifying periods open for new candidates for a few more days. The city of Alachua’s […]
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Days left to qualify for Alachua, Newberry elections
Two Alachua County municipalities are gearing up for April elections, with qualifying periods open for new candidates for a few more days. The city of Alachua’s […]
Alachua County continues negotiations with UF on animal services
Feb 20, 2025
Draft contract expected later this year.
Gainesville collects input on Citizens Field as scenarios come to finish
Feb 18, 2025
Commission to hear options before summer recess.
Gainesville protesters crowd downtown sidewalks to oppose Trump, Musk
Feb 17, 2025
Protests held nationwide on Presidents’ Day.
DeSantis appoints Ezzell to SF College Board of Trustees
Feb 17, 2025
Dr. Tara Ezell a partner with Dermatology Associates.
“Catastrophic”: Alachua responds as 75% of planning staff resigns
Feb 12, 2025
Commission directs attorney to seek options for external investigation.
Newberry City Commission picks Mayor Marlowe for city manager
Feb 11, 2025
Marlowe to negotiate three-year contract with city staff.
City of Alachua denies preliminary plat for 120-acre subdivision
Feb 11, 2025
Surrounding residents raised concerns about traffic, conservation, flooding.
Gainesville City Commission votes to increase garbage rates 20%
Feb 6, 2025
Commissioners also vote on Florida Theater, discuss hiring freezes.
Gainesville Regional Transit System Fare-Free Program to require ID cards
Feb 5, 2025
Riders eligible for program must present ID cards starting March 1.
Levy County residents monitor FDOT plans amid I-75 improvements
Feb 5, 2025
Northern Turnpike Extension study ended August 2022.
Alachua County focuses on West End, eastern park for coming years
Feb 4, 2025
Commissioners updated their parks masterplan on Tuesday.
Rosa Parks Quiet Courage Committee presidency passes to Burgess
Feb 4, 2025
Griner steps down for health reasons 20 years after founding committee.
Attorneys select jury, give opening arguments in ACSO discrimination lawsuit
Feb 3, 2025
Trial expected to last all week.
Unofficial data indicates slight homelessness increase over 2024
Jan 31, 2025
CoC finished counting Thursday night, results still must be reviewed.
Ironwood improvements underway as Gainesville settles golf course future
Jan 31, 2025
After talks, city plans to keep course operating.
Gainesville continues constant improvements with “Groundhog Day” lessons
Jan 29, 2025
State of City held Wednesday.
Alachua County Commission moves to close Florence Landfill early
Jan 28, 2025
Landfill permit currently allowed under state law extension.
Newberry City Manager to resign
Jan 28, 2025
Commission also approves ordinance to make ratepayer backstop of wastewater loan official.
Local COC gathers homeless data under shadow of federal memo
Jan 28, 2025
U.S. Office of Management and Budget has frozen all federal aid.
8 Alachua County developments progressing in 2025
Jan 24, 2025
Projects include industrial park, golf course, multi-story site downtown.
Gainesville commissioners discuss priorities, potential rule changes
Jan 23, 2025
Commissioners had retreat on Thursday.
City of Gainesville, Alachua County government offices to close Wednesday
Jan 21, 2025
Winter storm expected to hit area Tuesday night.