Local Living City of Alachua’s annual tree lighting on tap for Dec. 1 Staff Reports Nov 26, 2023Festivities will be on Alachua’s main street.
News Alachua Lions Club breaks ground on expanded Boy Scout building Seth Johnson Nov 10, 2023Current cabin built in 1984.
Government + Politics Alachua breaks ground on new wellfield Glory Reitz Oct 26, 2023Project to double city’s current water supply capacity.
Local Living Alachua County Democratic, Republican parties to host annual events Staff Reports Oct 4, 2023Both fundraisers take place in October.
Government + Politics Newberry approves $43 million budget Glory Reitz Sep 26, 2023Commission votes in program to give largest raises to lowest-paid employees.
News Missing North Port kids stopped on I-75 in Alachua Staff Reports Sep 21, 2023Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies stop siblings in stolen vehicle.
Government + Politics Newberry passes tentative budget Glory Reitz Sep 7, 2023Commissioners table compensation plan after split vote without tie-breaking member.
Business Stormwater pipe plant breaks ground in Alachua Glory Reitz Aug 22, 2023Employee-owned company expects to create 60 jobs in five years.
Business Vobile continues expansion with new Alachua facility Seth Johnson Aug 16, 2023UF grad started company in 2005.
News Newberry to benefit from solar project expansion Glory Reitz Aug 2, 2023City expects statewide project to fill 10% of power needs with low-priced clean energy.
News AC Sheriff Clovis Watson Jr. announces retirement C.J. Gish Aug 1, 2023Letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis states Oct. 1 will be final day.
News City of Alachua approves solar contract Glory Reitz Jun 26, 202330-year contract expected to stabilize city’s energy investments.
Government + Politics Watson decides against re-election bid C.J. Gish Jun 21, 2023Alachua County Sheriff informs staff he will not run in 2024.
Business Okito America to establish third location in county Staff Reports May 23, 2023Business to open at San Felasco Tech City in August.
Business Ellianos Coffee announces GNV location Staff Reports Apr 25, 2023Franchise expands to third location in Alachua County.
News ACPS begins rezoning with first input meeting Seth Johnson Apr 19, 2023Overcapacity schools expect more students.
Featured Holiday events planned throughout area Mainstreet Daily News Dec 1, 2022Several community holiday events are scheduled throughout the area starting Friday. On Thursday, the University of Florida held its “Lighting of the Holiday Gator” on the […]
Business Alachua business owners weigh litigation against city Olivia Hanna Oct 21, 2022City ordered removal of tiny homes within 14 days.