‘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...
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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...
Gainesville City Commission hears from Streatery businesses, discusses emergency funds for the Cotton Club Museum, postpones Mobility Plan
At the April 23 General Policy Committee meeting, the Gainesville City Commission heard from businesses affected by the Streatery construction, discussed ways to provide emergency...
City of Gainesville Fleet earns national honor for operational excellence
The City of Gainesville’s Fleet Management division, within the Transportation Department, has earned national recognition for operational excellence, receiving one of the industry’s most competitive honors:...
Alachua County Commission moves forward with anti-ICE measures, asks School Board to review “underutilized” facilities to address homelessness
Following the General Public Comment period at the April 28 meeting of the Alachua County Commission, Commissioners made two motions based on requests from the...
Free kitchen caddies available May 2 for Alachua County residents
O-Town Compost will distribute free 2.5-gallon Kitchen Caddies to Alachua County residents on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rural Collection...