Education Alachua County leaders flip to new chapter of literacy plan Seth Johnson Apr 21, 2025$250,000 reserved for plan following 1-year assessment.
Government + Politics Alachua County Commission moves to test air quality around Florence Landfill Lillian Hamman Apr 9, 2025Six-month plan will collect data samples ahead of landfill’s closure.
Government + Politics Alachua County talks budget season, resource centers Seth Johnson Apr 1, 2025Burden for fire assessment may shift.
Government + Politics Alachua County considers sheriff’s office salaries, carports Seth Johnson Feb 25, 2025Sheriff to raise starting salaries.
Government + Politics Alachua County continues negotiations with UF on animal services Seth Johnson Feb 20, 2025Draft contract expected later this year.
Government + Politics Alachua County Commission moves to close Florence Landfill early Seth Johnson Jan 28, 2025Landfill permit currently allowed under state law extension.
Local News Alachua County kicks off bicentennial celebration Lillian Hamman Jan 12, 2025County officials’ proclamation declares 2025 as “Discover 200 Year.”
Government + Politics Alachua County area to lose federal grant funding after miscommunications Seth Johnson Dec 17, 2024County commissioner said it's an embarrassment.
Government + Politics Released reentry program expands services Glory Reitz Dec 13, 2024Program to be Alachua County’s first reentry hub for people who have been incarcerated.
Government + Politics Alachua County approves racquet club exception, energy efficiency program Seth Johnson Dec 10, 2024County also lists priorities for Florida Legislature.
Government + Politics BOCC votes on rural broadband, dedicates $1M to Mill Creek development Seth Johnson Nov 12, 2024County commission selects new chair, vice chair.
Elections Alford, Prizzia win reelection to Alachua County Commission Seth Johnson Nov 5, 2024No changes to commission in first single-member district election.
Elections Gainesville voters denounce political animosity as they head to polls Seth Johnson Nov 5, 2024Locals cite Amendment 4, GRU as top issues in ‘rough’ political season.
Government + Politics Alachua County OKs homeless outreach Seth Johnson Oct 9, 2024BOCC also hears update on $133M construction, approves temporary use permit.
Government + Politics Alachua County alarmed over Mill Creek Development plans, seeks to intervene Seth Johnson Oct 1, 2024Development already passed preliminary vote by city of Alachua.
Government + Politics Alachua County OKs preliminary review for 87-acre development near I-75 Seth Johnson Sep 26, 2024Development could have up to 639 units plus commercial space.
Government + Politics Alachua County passes new millage rate, amends development code Seth Johnson Sep 25, 2024West End to move forward as larger community park.
Local Living SF to host Heritage Foods Symposium Staff Reports Aug 20, 2024Event at Blount Center to promote agriculture on Friday.
Government + Politics One-off election format? How Alachua County single-member districts work Seth Johnson Aug 16, 2024Voters in District 1 and 3 to select commissioners from designated areas in November.
Government + Politics Alachua County questions code effectiveness as it buys 35-unit inn Seth Johnson Aug 13, 2024Repairs worth $4 million might add to $2 million purchase price.
Elections Meet the candidates: Alachua County Commission District 3 Seth Johnson Jul 31, 2024Incumbent Anna Prizzia faces Jenn Garrett for seat.
Government + Politics Alachua County moves forward with World Masters Athletics championship Glory Reitz Jul 9, 2024West End planned for javelin, hammer throw events.
Elections Here’s who qualified for Alachua County’s 2024 elections J.C. Derrick Jun 14, 2024Fields now set for August, November elections.
Government + Politics Alachua County votes on major issues in “banner day” Seth Johnson Jun 11, 2024Items include West End, 2025 budget, investment policy, ballot initiative.