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.
News 3D printing to sewing: Headquarters library unveils new MakerSpace Seth Johnson Mar 22, 2025Area provides tools, materials for patrons’ projects.
Government + Politics Archer talks financial recovery, road expansion with Alachua County Seth Johnson Mar 18, 2025City has reduced debt by half a million.
Government + Politics Alachua County considers sheriff’s office salaries, carports Seth Johnson Feb 25, 2025Sheriff to raise starting salaries.
Government + Politics Newberry officials boast city’s growth, stability at State of City address Glory Reitz Feb 21, 2025City clerk of 35 years receives key to city.
Government + Politics Alachua County continues negotiations with UF on animal services Seth Johnson Feb 20, 2025Draft contract expected later this year.
Local News Alachua County kicks off bicentennial celebration Lillian Hamman Jan 12, 2025County officials’ proclamation declares 2025 as “Discover 200 Year.”
Government + Politics Chad Scott wins vote recount for Alachua County sheriff Staff Reports Nov 13, 2024Scott defeats Emery Gainey by 392 votes.
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.
News Gainesville honors fallen service members on Memorial Day Glory Reitz May 27, 2024Over 100 community members attend event.
News SBAC to explore using properties for housing Seth Johnson Apr 29, 2024School board, BOCC also discuss literacy, parks, gun violence
Government + Politics Alachua County plans redo of 2022 single-member districts vote Seth Johnson Apr 9, 2024Commissioners approved starting a new ballot measure.
Local Living Alachua County Commission to dedicate, rename Santa Fe Lake Park Staff Reports Apr 5, 2024Event slated for April 13.
News Library governing board misses quorum to vote on director evaluation Glory Reitz Feb 8, 2024Backup materials show positive reviews, goals for 2024
News Library governing board dissolves workplace climate committee Glory Reitz Jan 25, 2024Three-part motion asks for union to work with library employees to address workplace improvements.
Government + Politics Alachua County works on new animal services shelter location Seth Johnson Jan 24, 2024County has draft agreement with UF for land near campus.
Government + Politics Alachua County ends idea of Gaza ceasefire resolution Seth Johnson Jan 23, 2024Meeting had more than three hours of discussion, mainly public comment.
News Library governing board schedules new meeting Glory Reitz Jan 18, 2024Meeting comes in wake of library employee concerns.
Government + Politics Alachua sheriff notes issues with new jail phone system Seth Johnson Dec 12, 2023Jail transitioned to three, free 15-minute calls per day.
Government + Politics Alachua County director appointed to state tourism board Staff Reports Nov 21, 2023Hurov will work with Destinations Florida to increase tourism awareness.
Government + Politics Study: Alachua County arts, culture generates more than $189 million Seth Johnson Oct 18, 2023Alachua County took part in a nationwide study with 353 participants.
Government + Politics BOCC pauses meat processing plant until August Seth Johnson Jul 11, 2023County Commission requests another meeting with Newberry.
Government + Politics BOCC, Newberry move forward with agreement Glory Reitz Jul 11, 2023City and county staff to work on creating a plan to improve CR 337.
News BOCC settles for $2.9 million after revoking grant Seth Johnson May 9, 2023County now owns the land proposed for housing.