Elections Alachua votes in new mayor, commissioner Glory Reitz Apr 9, 2025Political newcomers Welch and Fletcher won with campaigns on transparency.
Elections Gainesville flyers stir Alachua, Newberry election season Glory Reitz Apr 4, 2025Candidates push to remain on-message.
Elections Meet the Candidates: Alachua Commission 2025 Glory Reitz Mar 21, 2025Mayor, Seat 2 up for election.
Government + Politics Former Alachua planner raises concerns over outside influences, Mill Creek projects Seth Johnson Mar 14, 2025City decided not to investigate planner exodus.
Government + Politics Alachua calls off inquiry into planning staff departures Glory Reitz Feb 27, 2025Two commissioners, mayor say Alachua should look to the future, not the past.
Elections Days left to qualify for Alachua, Newberry elections Glory Reitz Feb 20, 2025Two 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 […]
Government + Politics “Catastrophic”: Alachua responds as 75% of planning staff resigns Glory Reitz Feb 12, 2025Commission directs attorney to seek options for external investigation.
Government + Politics City of Alachua denies preliminary plat for 120-acre subdivision Glory Reitz Feb 11, 2025Surrounding residents raised concerns about traffic, conservation, flooding.
Government + Politics City of Alachua moves forward with 200-acre development Glory Reitz Jul 22, 2024Commission OKs proposed hike in millage rate.
Crime Florida Department of Law Enforcement agents raid Alachua law office J.C. Derrick Jul 4, 2024Search warrant details unknown.
Government + Politics Alachua passes first reading of business impact statement Glory Reitz Jan 9, 2024Alachua Chamber also presented overview of plans for the city’s future.
Featured Alachua passes first reading of land development regulation amendments Glory Reitz Nov 28, 2023Staff to clarify language about tree mitigation regulations.