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.
Read More »City, County Commissions To Discuss New Alachua County Event Center’s Need, Cost, And Location
A consultant's report suggests Alachua County should build a new events center on the former Cabot-Koppers toxic superfund site in Gainesville.
Read More »On Second Thought, Alachua County Sticks By Decision To Stop Using Inmate Labor
Alachua County has voted to stick with the policy of no longer using the labor of Florida state prison inmates.
Read More »Before A Recount, Alachua County Elections Officials Had To First Get Through 826 Ballots
Before they began recounting votes for statewide elections, the Alachua County Supervisor of Elections office faced the challenge of processing more than 800 ballots still not counted.
Read More »New Alachua County Ordinance Gives Citizens Right To Throw Away Signs Left On Public Property
While it’s permitted for signs to be placed anywhere on private property, the public’s land cannot be used for advertising purposes, political or otherwise. And this includes rights-of-ways — areas of publicly-owned land maintained in and around public streets.
Read More »Alachua County Canvassing Board Tests Voting Equipment
The Alachua County Canvassing Board tested and sealed tabulation equipment that will be used for the Nov. 6 General Election.
Read More »Alachua County To Move Fairgrounds, Extension Office To Newberry
After putting aside plans for a different site in Gainesville, the Alachua County Commission voted Wednesday to relocate the county fairgrounds and extension services to Newberry.
Read More »Alachua County, Gainesville Leaders Discuss Controversy Over Gainesville Traffic Stop
Alachua County commission and Gainesville city commission discussed an incident that happened Wednesday morning with an 18-year-old driver.
Read More »Residents At Gainesville Homeless Shelter Ask For Crosswalk On 39th Avenue
City and county officials have tried for two years to make it so bus riders won’t have to cross the dangerous street.
Read More »County Commissioners Pitch Ideas, Future Ownership For Camp McConnell
Attempting to sell 212 acres of county land can be a challenge: it should remain public, it should be for recreation and it should receive proper care. Alachua County Board of Commissioners decided at the regular meeting yesterday that it intends to sell Camp McConnell to a group that is most …
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