Alachua County extends burn ban
After reviewing Alachua County’s current wildland fire conditions and in consultation with state officials, the mandatory countywide burn ban has been extended and will remain...
“We have to begin to act”: Gainesville City Commission votes to send letter to SBAC requesting collaboration on family homelessness
In response to requests made during General Public Comment today, Gainesville City Commissioners voted to send the School Board a letter similar to the County...
Alachua County Commission Chair Ken Cornell: Alachua County’s homeless children need us all at the same table
Alachua County Commission Chair Ken Cornell responds to the School Board's comments about his letter asking the school district to review its underutilized or vacant...
Alachua County Commission asks School Board to review underutilized and vacant facilities to address homelessness; SBAC Chair says he’s ‘against that completely’
Today, County Commission Chair Ken Cornell sent a letter to School Board Chair Thomas Vu, asking the school district to meet with other area organizations...
‘Lemonade out of lemons’: Alachua County Commission approves land use change for UF golf course, state immediately approves
During the evening session of the April 28 Alachua County Commission meeting, the board approved a land use change for the Hickory Sink property that...
Upcoming meetings for the City of Gainesville
City of Gainesville meetings for the week of May 4-10, 2026...
May 5 Alachua County Commission Special Meetings
The Alachua County Commission will conduct two special meetings on Tuesday, May 5, at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m....
Alachua County extends burn ban
After reviewing Alachua County’s current wildland fire conditions and in consultation with state officials, the mandatory countywide burn ban has been extended and will remain...
Date set for City Hall Plaza reopening
A ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion of renovations to City Hall Plaza will be held at 10 a.m. on May 8...
Pool passes and swim lessons now available at Cuscowilla
Alachua County residents can purchase a season membership for $25, which provides access for the entire summer. Day passes are also available for $5 per...
