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 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.
Government + Politics With help, Archer begins to dig out of financial crisis Glory Reitz Nov 27, 2024Consultant Dallas Lee reports multiple issues, city asks county for help.
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.
Education Gainesville, Alachua County move forward with school speed cameras Seth Johnson Oct 11, 2024Tickets could come for those driving 10+ over the speed limit.
Government + Politics Alford, Arreola, Johnson, Scott among primary winners Seth Johnson Aug 20, 2024Primaries set up host of contested races in November.
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.
Health UF Health cuts ribbon on Eastside urgent care center Glory Reitz Aug 14, 2024Clinic to open on Thursday.
Elections Meet the candidates: Alachua County Commission District 1 Seth Johnson Aug 14, 2024Incumbent Mary Alford faces Liz Doebler, DeJeon Cain.
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.
Government + Politics Alachua County seeks better tree protections, no herbicide at West End Seth Johnson Aug 8, 2024Site being renovated for upcoming World Masters Athletics Championship in March.
Local News Alachua County issues evacuation order, opens shelters Glory Reitz Aug 4, 2024Schools, government buildings close Monday.
Local News Alachua County declares state of emergency, offers sandbags J.C. Derrick Aug 3, 2024Multiple sandbag locations operating all day Saturday.
Elections Here’s who qualified for Alachua County’s 2024 elections J.C. Derrick Jun 14, 2024Fields now set for August, November elections.
Education UF considers P.K. Yonge’s purpose, application process Glory Reitz Jun 13, 2024Plan of action anticipates new application process, programming.
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.
Government + Politics Alachua County to change investment policy, continues ballot initiative Seth Johnson May 14, 2024County will stop investing in corporations.
News SBAC to explore using properties for housing Seth Johnson Apr 29, 2024School board, BOCC also discuss literacy, parks, gun violence
Local Living Alachua County Commission to dedicate, rename Santa Fe Lake Park Staff Reports Apr 5, 2024Event slated for April 13.
Business Gainesville Regional Airport breaks ground for parking garage Glory Reitz Feb 20, 2024Project completion expected within a year.
News Library governing board misses quorum to vote on director evaluation Glory Reitz Feb 8, 2024Backup materials show positive reviews, goals for 2024