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Alachua County Focuses In On Affordable Housing Solution

April 3, 2019 Business and development

Alachua County commissioners voted Tuesday to draft plans for assisting affordable housing during a county commission meeting.

City and County Commissions Discuss Possible Alachua County Event Center and Development in East Gainesville

February 1, 2019 Government and politics

In a special meeting on Tuesday the county commissioners reviewed a report by their hired consultant, Victus Advisors. Thursday was the first time that both city and county officials had discussed the project publicly.

On Second Thought, Alachua County Sticks By Decision To Stop Using Inmate Labor

January 23, 2019 Government and politics

Alachua County has voted to stick with the policy of no longer using the labor of Florida state prison inmates.

Alachua County Drafts Future To Reconcile Its Past

November 15, 2018 Government and politics

The Alachua County commission met on Tuesday to hear public comment on the county’s next steps in its truth and reconciliation initiative. The process could take decades, but the county has already found a solid starting point. Concerned citizens worried that this extensive process could inhibit the county from claiming …

Voters Defeat GRU Referendum, Support $238M School Facilities Sales Tax

November 6, 2018 Education, Government and politics

Gainesville wants its city commission to keep watching the city’s utilities.

See Coverage Of Florida’s 2018 Primary Election Results

August 28, 2018 Government and politics

From gubernatorial party nominations all the way down to school board and mayor's races, we have you covered for Florida's primary.

9 Candidates, 4 Counties: Melrose Voters Prepare For Primaries

July 23, 2018 Government and politics

With the upcoming county commission elections just over a month away, residents of Melrose look for candidates with ideas to improve the town, should they be elected on Aug. 28.

The 2018 County Candidates Who Have Qualified In WUFT’s Coverage Area

June 26, 2018 Government and politics

Voters have the opportunity to choose new local, state, and federal representation in the Aug 28. primary and midterm election on Nov. 6, 2018.

Melrose, Florida: Who Governs A Town With No Mayor?

June 21, 2018 Government and politics, Untold Florida

Melrose is an unincorporated community that had a population of 6,708 residents as of 2016. What makes this town different from similar towns is its jurisdiction: four counties (Alachua, Bradford, Clay and Putnam) have jurisdiction over different areas in Melrose and it has no mayor.