The city's concerns were raised, but not much was decided upon during the meeting.
Read More »City, County Leaders Spar Over Celebration Pointe As Possible Sports Arena Location
A proposed Alachua County sports arena has run headlong into the politics of a decades-long effort to inject more economic activity into East Gainesville.
Read More »Alachua County Vape Retailers Said County Ordinance Could Boost Black Market Sales And Vaping Illness
Alachua County commissioners approved an ordinance that will go into effect Oct. 22 in response to community concern.
Read More »Latest NWS Forecast Has Alachua County Outside The Worst Of Hurricane Dorian’s Passage
Monday's 11 a.m. report highlighted that there is a near-zero chance for hurricane-force winds in Alachua County.
Read More »Alachua County Commission Decides To Repeal Plastic Ban After Lawsuit Threat
Deliberation on the motion to appeal Alachua County's ban on Styrofoam carry-out containers and single-use plastic bags took less than 20 minutes.
Read More »Neighboring Cities, Other Entities Weigh Partnering With Gainesville To Improve Internet
Gainesville’s bid to seek municipal partners for building a broadband network is getting mixed initial reviews.
Read More »County Commission Agrees On Conservation Easement For Camp McConnell Property
The board of Alachua County Commissioners discussed putting a conservation easement on the county-owned Camp McConnell property at a county commission meeting Tuesday in lieu of a public hearing meeting to discuss sale to a South Florida group.
Read More »The Rock Church And Alachua County Bump Heads Over Trail Closure
On April 18, the Alachua County Development Review Committee approved the church's development plan for a 27,000-square-foot Rock Worship Center. That approval has apparently forced the closure of mountain biking and walking trails behind it.
Read More »Dangerous Dog Attacks Drive Conversation At City Meeting
Gainesville will wait for Alachua County to vote on an irresponsible pet owner ordinance Tuesday before deciding how to best deal with the recent spate of dog attacks plaguing the community.
Read More »A Drowning Subdivision Reaches For The County’s Help As Hurricane Season Approaches
The Hills of Santa Fe consistently suffers extreme flooding, especially during hurricane season. Residents are lobbying the county commission to make changes before it happens again.
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